South Caucasus

February 02, 2026 09:56

• The Ministry of Emergency Situations has warned drivers against traveling on the Transkam highway.

  The South Ossetian Ministry of Emergency Situations has lifted the ban on heavy-duty vehicles on the Transcaucasian Highway, but urged drivers to refrain from traveling due to the forecast of heavy snowfall and the risk of avalanches.

February 01, 2026 21:57

• Protesters have held a rally outside the Georgian parliament for the 431st day in a row.

  Supporters of Georgia's European integration, at a protest that has continued for the 431st day, demanded the release of political prisoners and spoke out against education reform.

February 01, 2026 20:58

• The administration of Rustavi Azot demanded an end to the strike.

  Rustavi Azot employees, who are on strike for five days demanding higher wages and better working conditions, have asked the Georgian government for support. Employees reported that management demanded they resume work and attempted to intimidate the strikers.

February 01, 2026 15:58

• Another train carrying Russian grain was sent via Azerbaijan to Armenia.

  Twenty-five railcars carrying Russian grain transited Azerbaijan to Armenia. A total of 285 railcars carrying 19,900 tons of grain have already been sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan.

February 01, 2026 10:04

• The leader of a Georgian party accused police of violence against her son.

  The son of opposition party leader Eka Beselia was detained in Tbilisi for disobeying police. After his arrest, the young man was subjected to physical violence, Beselia stated.

February 01, 2026 07:06

• The Transkam and Georgian Military Highway are closed to heavy vehicles.

  Exit from North Ossetia via the Transcaucasian Highway and the Georgian Military Highway is prohibited for heavy vehicles due to deteriorating weather conditions.

February 01, 2026 01:11

• The Church accused the Armenian authorities of violating human rights.

  Six clergymen of the Armenian Apostolic Church have been summoned to the investigative department as defendants in a criminal case and are banned from leaving the country. The Church has accused the Armenian authorities of interfering in its internal affairs and violating human rights.

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