Day: November 3, 2025

In the first nine months of this year, Azerbaijan recorded an increase in the production of plastic and polyethylene products, reflecting the ongoing development of its petrochemical industry, Azernews reports.

For those who follow Georgia: word is that the entire family of Guram Tsibakhashviki (Georgia’s most living photographer, a really nice guy who I took photography lessons from) was apparently arrested late last night.

Reeks of desperation to arrest an artist’s family 😔 https://t.co/AqIk5dPJPk

— Robby Delaware (@RobbyDelaware) November 3, 2025

EU Report Slams Georgia For Democratic Backsliding, Highlights Progress In Other Candidates  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The European Union’s annual enlargement report will slam Georgia for its backsliding on democratic policies, while generally giving a positive review to Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine on their progress toward membership, a copy of the report, seen by RFE/RL, shows.

New transport routes such as the Central Corridor can unlock the vast potential of Central Asia, but this goal can only be achieved through the development of a specialized and skilled workforce, Johannes Baur, Head of the Cooperation Department of the European Union Delegation to Kazakhstan, said at the high-level meeting of the DARYA (Dialogue and Action for Central Asian Youth) program held in Turin on October 30–31, Azernews reports.