Day: November 4, 2025

EU Calls Georgia Candidate ‘In Name Only’ After Backsliding On Reforms  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The European Commission has issued a damning assessment of Georgia’s progress toward joining the European Union, accusing it of “serious democratic backsliding” that has left the Caucasus nation as a candidate for membership “in name only.”

Starbucks announced on Monday that it is forming a joint venture with Boyu Capital, in which the alternative investment firm will hold up to 60% of Starbucks’ retail operations in China, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.