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SOCAR, Masdar, and ACWA Power sign MoU for 3.5 GW offshore wind energy project in Caspian Sea


Within the framework of COP29, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), Masdar of the United Arab Emirates, and ACWA Power of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the production of 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, Azernews reports.

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Protesters Storm Parliament in Abkhazia Amid Dispute Over Russian Investment Treaty – The Moscow Times


  1. Protesters Storm Parliament in Abkhazia Amid Dispute Over Russian Investment Treaty  The Moscow Times
  2. Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end  The Associated Press
  3. Breakaway Georgian region calls emergency security meeting amid protests  Reuters
  4. Unrest erupts in Abkhazia after opponents of Russian ‘investments’ agreement are detained  Euronews
  5. Abkhazia Opposition Activists Released Amid Protests  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
  6. Clashes erupt outside parliament in Georgia’s breakaway Abkhazia region as hundreds protest Russian investment deal  Meduza
  7. Explainer: How Does Russia Loom Over Abkhazia’s Latest Protests?  The Moscow Times
  8. Protests across Abkhazia after opposition leaders arrested  OC Media
  9. Activists in Russia-Backed Abkhazia Released After Night of Protests  The Moscow Times

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Protesters Storm Parliament in Abkhazia Amid Dispute Over Russian Investment Treaty – The Moscow Times


  1. Protesters Storm Parliament in Abkhazia Amid Dispute Over Russian Investment Treaty  The Moscow Times
  2. Explainer: How Does Russia Loom Over Abkhazia’s Latest Protests?  The Moscow Times
  3. Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end  The Associated Press
  4. Breakaway Georgian region calls emergency security meeting amid protests  Reuters
  5. Unrest erupts in Abkhazia after opponents of Russian ‘investments’ agreement are detained  Euronews
  6. Abkhazia Opposition Activists Released Amid Protests  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
  7. Protests across Abkhazia after opposition leaders arrested  OC Media
  8. Activists in Russia-Backed Abkhazia Released After Night of Protests  The Moscow Times
  9. Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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National judo team to compete at European Judo Championships U23 Individuals


Azerbaijani judokas will compete at European Judo Championships U23 Individuals 2024, Azernews reports.

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The Daily Beat: 14 November



On November 14, the opposition Coalition for Change presented a detailed report depicting alleged widespread electoral fraud in Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections. The document, supported by hundreds of complaints, highlights numerous irregularities, including discrepancies between exit polls and official results, breaches of ballot secrecy, and statistical anomalies suggesting election manipulation. Key findings point to potential Russian interference, fraudulent voting practices, and systemic violations involving voter identification and multiple voting. Zurab Japaridze, one of the coalition leaders, emphasized that the ruling Georgian Dream party controls all state institutions, making an impartial national investigation impossible. The coalition is calling for an international, independent inquiry into the alleged election rigging.


Alleged Russian interference in Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections has surfaced after an audio recording, released on October 29 on the Russian Telegram channel Georgian Passerby, appeared to feature Giorgi Taktakishvili, leader of the ‘Vote for Europe‘ movement, threatening OSCE/ODIHR spokesperson Katya Andrusz over alleged bribe-taking. Taktakishvili denied the call, pointing to discrepancies in the recording, including voice and organizational name mispronunciations. According to the experts, unnatural pauses, gaps and a deep voice tone were detected, suggesting that the recording may have been technically edited or synthesized. Analysts suggest the incident may be part of a broader Russian effort to disrupt Georgia’s electoral process, particularly by intimidating both local activists and international observers.


Tamar Kordzaia, a leader of the opposition party Unity-UNM, claimed that all branches of government, including the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Prosecutor’s Office are “cleaning up” the results of rigged elections. She further criticized the Prosecutor’s Office for blocking access to key documents, calling it a tactic used by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which she compared to a “modern Communist Party.” More updates on post election-related developments can be found in our 2024 Election Live Blog.


Giorgi Gakharia, leader of the opposition party For Georgia, demanded the release of the voters’ list seized by the Prosecutor’s Office. He revealed that the CEC no longer had access to the data. Gakharia also criticized the Georgian Dream government for neglecting the issue of occupied territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, warning that Russia’s recent demands during the November 7 Geneva talks over “border” delimitation and a non-use of force could threaten Georgia’s sovereignty.


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Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty


Protesters Storm Parliament Grounds In Georgia’s Abkhazia Over Russia Deal  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty