South Caucasus

April 20, 2026 12:55

• Pashinyan's statement about the opposition outraged Facebook users*

  Social media users criticized Nikol Pashinyan for calling for opposition parties to be barred from entering the Armenian parliament, noting that voters elect members of parliament. Other participants in the discussion pointed out that the prime minister himself rose to power at the head of the opposition.

April 20, 2026 04:56

• A scientist spoke about his research into a Jewish cemetery in Azerbaijan.

  The Gorsko-Jewish cemetery in the village of Krasnaya Sloboda was examined by Russian scientists; the earliest tombstone there dates back to the early 19th century. Residents of the village spoke about the difficulties they face, particularly financial and utility problems.

April 20, 2026 02:57

• Residents of Parakar demanded that the family of Volodya Grigoryan, accused of murdering him, be evicted from the community.

  Relatives and friends of Volodya Grigoryan, the head of the Parakar community who was killed last September, held a protest demanding the eviction of the family of Gevork Harutyunyan, the man accused of his murder, from the community.

April 20, 2026 00:58

• Investigators have requested the arrest of two of Karapetyan's supporters.

  Investigative authorities are requesting the arrest of Vaghinak Ghazaryan, director of the Tashir Pizza chain, and Mayis Baghumyan, another person detained at the protest outside the Anti-Corruption Court. Investigators have requested house arrest for the 15 detainees.

April 19, 2026 22:58

• Protests in central Tbilisi continue for the 508th day in a row.

  Demonstrators gathered outside the Georgian parliament for the 508th time, demanding a change in political course and the release of political prisoners.

April 19, 2026 16:58

• Animal rights activists demand humane treatment for stray animals in Georgia.

  Participants in a protest outside the Georgian government building called on authorities to implement humane sterilization programs for stray animals.

April 19, 2026 16:00

• Two parties have announced their lists for the parliamentary elections in Armenia.

  The Armenian National Congress Party has nominated former parliament member Levon Zurabyan as its prime ministerial candidate. Bright Armenia does not have a prime ministerial candidate, and the party has suggested that the opposition consolidate around Mikael Ajapayan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese.

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