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Threatening note found in multifunctional center of Russia’s Vnukovo


A note with terrorist threats was found in the premises of a multifunctional center (MFC) in the village of Vnukovo, Report informs via the Baza Telegram channel.

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Zakir Hasanov holds meeting at Central Command Post


On March 30, Azerbaijan Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov held an official meeting at the Central Command Post.

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Iran International journalist stabbed, wounded outside his London home – The Times of Israel


Iran International journalist stabbed, wounded outside his London home  The Times of Israel

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The Extension of Geopolitical Rivalries to the South Caucasus Threatens Regional Peace and Security – Modern Diplomacy


The Extension of Geopolitical Rivalries to the South Caucasus Threatens Regional Peace and Security  Modern Diplomacy

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The Daily Beat: 29 March


President Salome Zurabishvili criticized the Foreign Ministry for failing to facilitate the exercise of voting rights by a large number of Georgian emigrants. President delivered her critical remarks during the meeting with the Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and the representatives of the Public Defender’s Office, CSOs, and the EU delegation to Georgia.  


Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze shielded the Chairperson of the Central Election Commission, describing the president’s critical remarks towards the CEC and its chairperson as an effort to sabotage and undermine the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to PM Kobakhidze, President Zurabishvili, linked to radical opposition, has no moral right to speak about parliamentary elections.


Speaking before the reporters, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze admitted that he is in regular contact with Bidzina Ivanishvili, further adding that Ivanishvili, as honorary chairman and chief political adviser of the Georgian Dream party, is fully involved in political processes.


The Data of the Day

National Statistics Office released rapid estimates, indicating that the country’s estimated real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate amounted to 9.5% for February 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the Statistics Office, manufacturing, construction, professional scientific and technical activities, information and communication, transportation, and storage are cited among the sectoral activities contributing to GDP growth.


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The Daily Beat: 29 March


President Salome Zurabishvili criticized the Foreign Ministry for failing to facilitate the exercise of voting rights by a large number of Georgian emigrants. President delivered her critical remarks during the meeting with the Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and the representatives of the Public Defender’s Office, CSOs, and the EU delegation to Georgia.  


Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze shielded the Chairperson of the Central Election Commission, describing the president’s critical remarks towards the CEC and its chairperson as an effort to sabotage and undermine the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to PM Kobakhidze, President Zurabishvili, linked to radical opposition, has no moral right to speak about parliamentary elections.


Speaking before the reporters, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze admitted that he is in regular contact with Bidzina Ivanishvili, further adding that Ivanishvili, as honorary chairman and chief political adviser of the Georgian Dream party, is fully involved in political processes.


The Data of the Day

National Statistics Office released rapid estimates, indicating that the country’s estimated real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate amounted to 9.5% for February 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the Statistics Office, manufacturing, construction, professional scientific and technical activities, information and communication, transportation, and storage are cited among the sectoral activities contributing to GDP growth.


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The Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the prospects of the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement


On March 29, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Galuzin and Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elgur Mammadov held a meeting in Moscow.

“The state and prospects of the Russian-Azerbaijani relations were considered in detail. Further joint steps to implement the provisions of the Declaration on Allied Cooperation between the Russian Federation…


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Azerbaijan’s ASCO wraps up refit of RoPax-type ferry – Trend News Agency


Azerbaijan’s ASCO wraps up refit of RoPax-type ferry  Trend News Agency

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Russian, Azeri officials discuss situation in South Caucasus



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