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Strong currents, stronger alliances: Reinforcing the EU’s Black Sea energy strategy through transatlantic collaboration
Atlantic Council
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June 27, 2025
The Black Sea region serves as a geostrategic crossroads for great power competition, acting as an intersection for Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East. In response to Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its...
Abkhazia to start buying electricity from Russia in August to prepare for winter shortages
JAMnews
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July 1, 2025
Abkhazia: electricity from Russia at a low price Although Abkhazia traditionally faces electricity shortages starting in October, it will begin buying electricity from Russia in August to save on costs. “Normally, electricity problems begin around...
Russia considers ‘3+3’ format key element of Eurasian security — foreign ministry
TASS
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July 1, 2025
PYATIGORSK, July 1. /TASS/. Russia believes the "3+3" format to be a bedrock element of Eurasian security, and Georgia is always free to join the work of the regional platform, said Dmitry Masyuk, deputy director at the Russian Foreign Ministry’s...
In their Pilates era! From Love Island's Georgia Steel to Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff - a look at the stars who have quit reality TV to become fitness instructors
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
Popular reality TV shows such as Love Island, Made In Chelsea and Big Brother have produced a host of celebrities. Many often go on to live glamorous showbiz lives as influencers, actors, TV stars or models - but others have embarked on a brand...
Southeast Georgia Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory July 5 - 11
Grice Connect
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July 4, 2025
Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, July 5 through Friday, July 11. Independence Day holiday...
Russia has always taken a hardline stance against geopolitical reconstruction in the post-soviet space
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Baku, June 30, AZERTAC Russia has consistently viewed the post-Soviet space as its backyard and has taken a hardline stance against any geopolitical reconfiguration in this region. Since the Patriotic War, Azerbaijan’s initiatives have...
Georgia Risks EU Sanctions; Ukraine Hits Roadblocks In NATO, EU Bids
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 1, 2025
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor...
Why did Georgia obstruct export of Armenian brandy to Russia? View from Yerevan
JAMnews
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June 26, 2025
Problems with export of Armenian brandy Since early May, Armenian brandy producers have reported that Georgia has been demanding additional inspections of cargo being exported to Russia. In response, Armenia’s Minister of Economy, Gevorg Papoyan,...
Georgian opposition politician Khoshtaria starts hunger strike, joined by colleague and activists
Open Caucasus Media
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June 30, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Man charged over Wicklow construction site death
RTE Ireland
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July 4, 2025
A 37-year-old man has appeared before Bray District Court this evening charged with careless driving causing death at a building site. It follows the death of father-of-two John Maher, formerly of Rathevan in Portlaoise, at a Co Wicklow...
Russia drowning in a wave of chauvinism: A new phase of repression against migrants and minority peoples
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Baku, June 30, AZERTAC Recent events in Russia starkly reveal the catastrophic direction of the country’s national and ethnic policies. Muslim peoples living in Russia are now targets of a new wave of repression. The overt anti-Azerbaijani...
Between the beats: Live music in techno-driven Tbilisi
Open Caucasus Media
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July 4, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Tbilisi to provide housing for 400 homeless families by October
Georgia Today
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June 30, 2025
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that around 400 families officially registered as homeless will receive housing by October 2025, as part of a bigger presentation on healthcare, social, and housing initiatives by Tbilisi City Hall between...
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Not an ‘enemy’: How India’s ties with Russia reflect the West’s past choices
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
A recent Telegraph article by Tom Sharpe has stirred controversy by branding India an “enemy” over its continued partnership with Russia—a nation blamed for fuelling the Ukraine war through oil exports and defence cooperation. As a long-time...
Hospitality Industry Announces Boycott of Local Elections in Georgia
Business Media Gerogia
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July 4, 2025
A number of prominent figures from Georgia’s hospitality and tourism sectors have declared a boycott of the upcoming local elections, citing political concerns and expressing opposition to what they describe as a “Russian Regime” operating in the...
Re-Wind: Ireland vs Georgia – A look back at each ‘brutal’ clash ahead of Summer Tour kick-off
Ruck
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July 4, 2025
Ireland travel to Tbilisi to face Georgia in a one-off Test that forms part of their tour of Europe, with them heading to Portugal the week after. Many of the stars and even head coach Andy Farrell away with the British and Irish Lions, so it will...
Is Central Asia the Next Target of Russian Aggression?
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 4, 2025
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags into its third year, analysts have speculated whether Vladimir Putin might turn his sights elsewhere. While most concern has focused on Europe, some have pointed to Central Asia, a part of Russia’s traditional...
95% OF GEORGIA’S BLUEBERRY EXPORT GOES TO RUSSIA
Sarke
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Daily News: Economics June 25, 2025 From May 1 to June 22, Georgia exported 2,400 t of blueberries totaling to $16.9 million, Georgian Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture reported. Compared to the same period in 2024, the average...
March dedicated to US Independence Day underway in Tbilisi
Inter Press News
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A march dedicated to the Independence Day of the United States of America has begun in the Republic Square. According to the participants of the march, in this way they once again express their respect and friendly attitude towards America. As...
17th ECO summit in Khankendi highlights Azerbaijan’s growing regional influence
News.Az
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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has officially commenced in Khankendi. This marks the third time Azerbaijan has hosted a high-level ECO meeting, underscoring both the importance of the organization to Azerbaijan and...