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Media: Pashinyan Initiates Plan to Remove Catholicos, Previously Accused of Working for Russia
Politics
Media: Pashinyan Initiates Plan to Remove Catholicos, Previously Accused of Working for Russia
25 November 2025

According to the Armenian newspaper Zhoghovurd, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has initiated a plan to remove Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The newspaper's sources claim that a group of priests supporting Pashinyan has been formed to implement this plan. Their task, reportedly, is to criticize the Catholicos's entourage during internal discussions, accusing him of causing the ecclesiastical conflict. The goal is to provoke internal discord that will lead to Karekin II's resignation.

A warm gesture at the Silk Way Star finale symbolized reconciliation between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Politics
A warm gesture at the Silk Way Star finale symbolized reconciliation between Azerbaijan and Armenia
25 November 2025

A sentimental moment demonstrating the warming of relations between Baku and Yerevan occurred during the final of the Silk Way Star music competition in Astana. Azerbaijani jury member Samira Efendi and Armenian finalist Saro Gevorgyan embraced, and Azerbaijan awarded Armenia the highest score (12 points).

Baku is hosting the first-ever NGO Solidarity Forum of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) member countries
Politics
Baku is hosting the first-ever NGO Solidarity Forum of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) member countries
24 November 2025

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) member countries gathered in Baku for the Solidarity Forum, which is taking place from November 23 to 26. According to EDnews, over 500 civil society representatives from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Hungary, and Northern Cyprus are participating in the event.

A criminal case for bribery has been opened against a judge in Adygea
Society
A criminal case for bribery has been opened against a judge in Adygea
24 November 2025

The High Qualification Collegium of Judges (HQCJ) has approved the initiation of a criminal case for fraud against Adam Voitlev, the chairman of the Shovgenovsky District Court of Adygea.

A pensioner has been detained in Ingushetia on suspicion of supporting an illegal armed group
Society
A pensioner has been detained in Ingushetia on suspicion of supporting an illegal armed group
24 November 2025

A 72-year-old local resident named Kottoyev has been detained in the village of Psedakh in the Malgobek District of Ingushetia. He is suspected of participating in an illegal armed group.

Papuashvili on the situation in Ukraine: This is the path the opposition proposed to us
Politics
Papuashvili on the situation in Ukraine: This is the path the opposition proposed to us
24 November 2025

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili, commenting on the discussion of Trump's peace plan, emphasized that the European Union's position on this issue has become fundamental. He noted that on November 22, everyone heard for the first time from European leaders that any peace plan must require "agreement between Ukraine and Europe," not just Ukraine.

Azerbaijan and Turkey Host Think Tank Forum
Politics
Azerbaijan and Turkey Host Think Tank Forum
24 November 2025

The Azerbaijan-Turkey Think Tank Forum has opened in Shusha. Heads and researchers from leading analytical institutions from both countries are participating in the event. Key discussion topics include regional security, foreign policy, economic integration, and cooperation in transport, communications, and energy.

In Georgia, a lawyer alleged degrading treatment of a TV Pirveli journalist
Human rights
In Georgia, a lawyer alleged degrading treatment of a TV Pirveli journalist
24 November 2025

Georgi Mamniashvili, an employee of the Georgian opposition television channel TV Pirveli, was subjected to degrading treatment in custody after being detained on November 22. His lawyer, Tornike Migineishvili, stated this, stating that the journalist was handcuffed for several hours and forced to strip naked and do squats. Mamniashvili is reportedly being held in the Dighomi pretrial detention center.

Pashinyan reminded the US of Trump's promise to help release Armenian prisoners in Baku
Politics
Pashinyan reminded the US of Trump's promise to help release Armenian prisoners in Baku
23 November 2025

On November 17, during a meeting in Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked US Deputy Secretary of State Alison Hooker what steps Washington was taking to free 23 Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan. He cited a promise made to him personally by US President Donald Trump during their August meeting at the White House.

Azerbaijan has refused to deploy its troops to the Gaza Strip
Politics
Azerbaijan has refused to deploy its troops to the Gaza Strip
23 November 2025

Azerbaijan has become the latest country to rule out participation in the International Stabilization Force for Gaza, jeopardizing the prospects for the implementation of US President Donald Trump's multinational plan.