Day: August 28, 2025

Although Azerbaijan’s glass exports fell in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the industry shows signs of resilience. Rising export prices and growing domestic production suggest that while external demand fluctuates across markets, local factories are scaling up output to maintain momentum. According to Azernews, in January–June 2024, Azerbaijan exported…

On August 28, the Baku Military Court disclosed the statements of the accused Arkady Ghukasyan, former leader of the separatist regime in Garabagh, along with other related documents, Azernews reports.

Although Azerbaijan’s “uneasy” neighbors, Russia and Iran, have recently voiced mixed, sometimes even threatening political rhetoric, the economic processes in the region appear to be moving in a very different direction. Once again, Azerbaijan finds itself on the verge of playing a pivotal role between these two countries.

Amnesty International on human rights in Georgia

Amnesty International has issued a statement following the freezing of the bank accounts of seven non-governmental organisations in Georgia. The human rights group said the ruling Georgian Dream party is “sabotaging” human rights by undermining the work of activists and civil society — and that these repressions must end.

Opinion: “Full-scale repression has begun in Georgia”

15–20 years in prison – constitutional lawyer Vakhtang Menabde comments on the charges against seven NGOs whose accounts have already been frozen

Amnesty International statement

“The space is shrinking in Georgia for civil society. Authorities have frozen the accounts of 7 NGOs and opened a criminal case for “sabotage,” alleging they funded protective gear for protesters. Unlike previous cases, this could lead to the arrest of the NGO’s leaders.

By labelling independent NGOs as ‘saboteurs,’ the authorities are obstructing their work and sending a dangerous signal to other organisations defending human rights in the country.

By undermining the activities of human rights defenders and civil society, the Georgian government is itself sabotaging the rights of its own people. These repressions must end,” Amnesty International said.

A day earlier, Tbilisi City Court granted a request by prosecutors to freeze the bank accounts of several non-governmental organisations.

The case concerns an investigation into “sabotage, attempted sabotage under aggravating circumstances, assisting a foreign organisation or one under foreign control in hostile activities, as well as mobilising funds for actions directed against Georgia’s constitutional order and national security,” according to the prosecutor’s office.

It claims the NGOs “equipped” protest participants and incited them to violence.

News in Georgia

Azerbaijan sees a rise in meat, milk, and egg production

On August 28, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Magdalena Grono, the …