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Georgian Prosecutor's Office Rebuts Interpretation of Bacho Akhalaia’s Conviction
Politics
Georgian Prosecutor's Office Rebuts Interpretation of Bacho Akhalaia’s Conviction
9 July 2026

The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia issued a statement rejecting claims that former Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia was convicted for calling for the overthrow of Bidzina Ivanishvili. According to the agency, the conviction stems from public calls to overthrow the state government and forcibly alter the constitutional order.

Armenia to Allocate Over $8 Million to Support Exporters Affected by Russian Bans
Economy
Armenia to Allocate Over $8 Million to Support Exporters Affected by Russian Bans
9 July 2026

The Armenian government will allocate 3.14 billion drams (equivalent to approximately $8.1 million) to support companies that have already shipped their products abroad. The funds will go to exporters of greenhouse vegetables, fresh fruit, and flowers, as well as mineral water, wine, and Armenian brandy.

Eroding Sunzha Riverbank to Be Reinforced in Chechnya
Ecology
Eroding Sunzha Riverbank to Be Reinforced in Chechnya
9 July 2026

Work will be carried out in Chechnya to reinforce the banks of the Sunzha River and halt further erosion.

Grozny Ranks Among Top 10 Russian Cities People Most Want to Move To
Society
Grozny Ranks Among Top 10 Russian Cities People Most Want to Move To
8 July 2026

Grozny has made the list of the ten Russian cities with the highest migration appeal. This finding comes from a study by the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, the results of which were presented by the city administration.

Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
Human rights
Student from Kalmykia Detained Based on Her Appearance
8 July 2026

A student from Kalmykia has complained that she spent about five hours at a police station after being detained near the Zyablikovo metro station in Moscow. She only recently—nearly a month later—shared details of the June 11 incident with journalists from the "Ostorozhno, Moskva" Telegram channel.

EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
Politics
EU Plans to Build Three Checkpoints in Armenia; Demining Must Come First
8 July 2026

The European Union intends to build three checkpoints in Armenia, but the project can only proceed once the areas have been cleared of landmines. EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos announced this at a briefing in Yerevan while presenting a state-of-the-art Croatian demining vehicle donated to the republic by the EU.

Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
Politics
Georgian delegation walks out of OSCE PA, but resolution passes without them
8 July 2026

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has adopted the "Hague Declaration," which includes a resolution titled "Protecting the Integrity of Elections and Fundamental Freedoms in Georgia." Prior to the vote, the Georgian delegation walked out of the meeting hall in protest against the document's content.

Headphones Instead of Medical Exams: A Solution from Grozny Students for Workers in Hazardous Industries
Society
Headphones Instead of Medical Exams: A Solution from Grozny Students for Workers in Hazardous Industries
7 July 2026

Students from the M.D. Millionshchikov Grozny State Oil Technical University unveiled "Lattamed"—a wearable biosensor designed to monitor the impact of toxic substances on industrial workers—at the Innoprom-2026 international industrial exhibition. The developers anticipate that the project's next phase will involve pilot trials in an industrial setting.

$1.7 Million Loss: Anti-Corruption Court to Confiscate Assets of Armenia’s Ex-President
Politics
$1.7 Million Loss: Anti-Corruption Court to Confiscate Assets of Armenia’s Ex-President
7 July 2026

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court has partially granted a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office seeking the confiscation of illicitly acquired assets from the republic's third president, Serzh Sargsyan, and individuals associated with him.

Fines Imposed in Georgia for Posts About the Ivanishvili Family; Case Numbers Rise Following New Department’s Creation
Politics
Fines Imposed in Georgia for Posts About the Ivanishvili Family; Case Numbers Rise Following New Department’s Creation
7 July 2026

Georgian courts have begun issuing fines for offensive Facebook posts targeting Bera Ivanishvili—the son of Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of the ruling "Georgian Dream" party. At least two such rulings have already taken effect, and the number of similar proceedings has risen noticeably since June 1, when a new department was established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs to combat online hate speech.