South Caucasus

March 21, 2026 09:24

• Human rights activists demand the release of journalist Mammadli

  The Committee to Protect Journalists deemed Ahmed Mammadli's conviction to be the result of a fabricated case and demanded his release and an end to the persecution of journalists in Azerbaijan. The defense intends to appeal Mammadli's sentence.

March 21, 2026 02:30

• More than 34,000 refugees from Karabakh have received Armenian citizenship.

  34,576 refugees from Karabakh have received Armenian citizenship; five thousand people have applied for it since the beginning of the year.

March 20, 2026 23:34

• Protesters gathered on Rustaveli Avenue for the 478th time.

  Supporters of Georgia's European integration protested outside the parliament building for the 478th consecutive evening. Police were granted special access to the cathedral, where the funeral service for Patriarch Ilia II is taking place.

March 20, 2026 20:40

• Azerbaijan is ready to expand energy cooperation with the EU amid the war in Iran.

  Azerbaijan's ability to rapidly increase gas production and exports is limited by the capacity of existing fields and the Southern Gas Corridor, but in the coming years, the European Union can ensure its energy sustainability by participating in Azerbaijani projects, including green energy projects.

March 20, 2026 15:54

• Military action in Iran has affected Azerbaijani residents' plans for Novruz.

  Azerbaijan has declared 11 days off in connection with the spring holiday of Nowruz and the end of the month of Ramadan. The war in the Middle East has impacted residents' weekend plans and the country's tourism sector.

March 20, 2026 12:54

• Social media users debated the role of Patriarch Ilia II.

  Social media users noted that the figure of Patriarch Ilia II is perceived as a symbol of faith and national unity. Some users believe the patriarch's role is ambiguous, while others urged people to refrain from judgment and show respect for death.

March 20, 2026 10:54

• More than 2,800 people have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan.

  Since February 28, 470 Azerbaijani citizens, 323 Russian citizens, and 16 Georgian citizens have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan. A total of 2,853 people have been allowed to cross the border between Iran and Azerbaijan.

All articles