EU pledges 'merit-based' assessment on Georgia's candidacy Yet the final decision will depend on the 27 member states and their individual considerations. Nini Gabritchidze Feb 14, 2023
Film festival opens door to isolated Abkhazia The largely unrecognized republic is using cultural events to attract new visitors. Neil Hauer Apr 18, 2019
Pashinyan clashes with Nagorno-Karabakh leaders Armenia’s election campaign gets testy as the prime minister takes aim at the leadership in the Armenia-backed de facto Karabakh government. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 3, 2018
Moldova vote may herald end of EU integration Russia appears to have the upper hand in Chisinau. Oct 15, 2018
Anti-gay summit finds mixed reception in Moldova Moldova’s president eagerly welcomed the forum, making Chisinau the third former-communist capital in three years to host the conservative talk shop. Sep 21, 2018
Georgia: A solitary peacekeeping mission on the edge of Europe The head of the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Georgia describes efforts to foster “managed stability” Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 18, 2018
Friends ignore South Ossetia’s big day It was mostly a C-list crowd who showed up for celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Russia's recognition of the breakaway territory. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 27, 2018
On tenth anniversary of Russian recognition, South Ossetians unsure what to celebrate The de facto republic is holding a grand event to mark the occasion, but it remains unclear which foreign dignitaries will attend. Irina Kelekhsayeva Aug 24, 2018
On anniversary of war, Georgians curse Putin The protesters used props and imagery to depict the devastations of the 2008 war and its continued impact on Georgia. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2018
For Armenians, they're not occupied territories – they're the homeland As Armenian settlement in the sensitive territories grows, it becomes more difficult to imagine peace with Azerbaijan. Some say that's the point. Joshua Kucera Aug 6, 2018
Abkhazians appreciate Syrian recognition, no matter the circumstances Abkhazian officials acknowledge, but downplay, the role Russia played in securing Syrian recognition of their independence Kieran Pender Jul 16, 2018
Georgia, South Ossetia exchange Magnitsky-like lists The lists would sanction individuals whom the respective sides say committed crimes against them. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2018
Karabakh villagers wary of returning to showcase village on frontline “So what if there's a new school if your life is in danger?” Joshua Kucera Jun 18, 2018
Pashinyan effect spreads to Nagorno-Karabakh After the “Velvet Revolution,” politics in Armenia's protectorate show signs of opening up, too. Joshua Kucera Jun 6, 2018
Syria formally recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia In retaliation, Georgia cut diplomatic ties with Syria. Giorgi Lomsadze May 29, 2018