Russian dissidents in Europe: (Difficult) attempts at unity

A platform for dialogue with Russia's democratic forces, which oppose Vladimir Putin's regime and its warlike and imperialist pretensions, has been formed in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). In the resolution, voted by...

Azerbaijan marks 34th anniversary of restoration of its independence

By BAKU, Azerbaijan/ISTANBUL (AA) - Azerbaijan is marking the 34th anniversary of its restoration of independence. The country's independence was declared on May 28, 1918, by the National Council, chaired by Mehmet Emin Rasulzade. Following a...

Wildberries Expands WB Club Loyalty Program to Central Asia

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has expanded its loyalty program to seven countries. More than 3 million customers regularly pay for a WB Club subscription, which...

NBG REPRESENTATIVES SHARED WITH AZERBAIJANI COLLEAGUES KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EMISSION OF BONDS BY INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE LOCAL MARKET

Daily News: Economics October 17, 2025 At the invitation of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, representatives of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) were on a visit to Baku, NBG reported. According to NBG, the purpose of the visit was to exchange...

President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market

Maria worked cleaning schools in Florida for $13 an hour. Every two weeks, she’d get a $900 paycheck from her employer, a contractor. Not much — but enough to cover rent in the house that she and her 11-year-old son share with five families, plus...

Ole Miss-Georgia Betting Picks for Saturday

Week 8 of the college football season rolls along today with a massive top ten SEC showdown in Athens. Before kickoff arrives, football fans and gamblers can read up on the best Ole Miss-Georgia betting picks for wagering on the matchup. The Ole...

Georgian authorities raid homes of former PM Gharibashvili and other former top officials

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Georgia seizes over $700K in cash, detains Russian nationals over crypto crimes

Georgian authorities have detained five Russian citizens accused of operating an illegal cryptocurrency business and money laundering scheme. The Russians are also suspected of smuggling large sums of foreign cash into the Caucasian nation, hidden...

Kazakh expert: Relations with Azerbaijan are based on strategic trust formed over many years

Political relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan can be described as exemplary. These relations are based on strategic trust that has developed over many years and have gained particularly high momentum in recent years, said Kazakh expert...

More than 7 million USD were seized from homes of former high-ranking officials in Georgia

A total of 7 million 200 thousand US dollars and 136 thousand lari in cash were seized during searches conducted yesterday at the homes of former high-ranking officials in Georgia, APA’s local bureau reports. This was stated at a briefing held at...

Georgia can become «Singapore of the Caucasus» - Mikhail Namadov

CEO of Kairos Logistics Mikhail Namadov believes that Zangezuri at this stage is just a project that will not have a significant impact on Georgia in the next 2-3 years. “Currently it is a concept, and I do not expect that in the next 2-3 years we...

Russia’s war economy is running out of steam

For so long, Russia’s wartime economy seemed impervious to external pressure. Western hopes that biting coordinated sanctions would force President Vladimir Putin to sue for peace proved illusory. Massive military spending — $263bn between 2022...

Georgian government announces controversial higher education reforms

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Azerbaijan and Georgia discuss the “Silk Road – Abreshumis Gza” project

Representatives of the customs services of Azerbaijan and Georgia have met at the “Red Bridge” customs checkpoint of the Tovuz Customs Department, the State Customs Committee told APA-Economics. The delegations first visited the “Sadikhli” customs...

Georgian Dream unveils “One city – one faculty” higher education reform

On October 16, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented a new higher education reform concept, later discussing it on the pro-government channel Imedi. The reform, dubbed “One City – One Faculty,” aims to address seven key challenges in...

GROUNDBREAKING OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING PLANT AT LUSAKA SOUTH MULTI-FACILITY ECONOMIC ZONE

GROUNDBREAKING OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING PLANT AT LUSAKA SOUTH MULTI-FACILITY ECONOMIC ZONE 17th October, 2025 The Government of the Republic of Zambia today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of a state-of-the-art...

Cheapest European countries to visit from India in November 2025: Georgia, Poland and more

Europe is a dream for every Indian, whether it’s a honeymoon, a bachelorette trip, or a fun college escape with friends. The charming streets, stunning architecture, and delicious local food make it hard to resist. But flights, accommodations, and...

“People here are so relaxed that they have no idea what’s coming”: life in Syunik, Armenia’s most disputed province

Among the ongoing deals to normalize Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, the recent Washington Summit between President Trump, Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Aliyev on August 8th has spotlighted the southernmost Armenian region. At the core of...

How The 8th Administration Can Create Jobs And Prosperity For The Nation

By: Daniel Hooft On the 23rd and 24th of October, Her Excellency the President will host Namibia’s inaugural Public-Private Forum. The desired outcome is to formulate and implement policies that accelerate economic activity and job creation....

ED attaches crypto worth ₹2.4k-crore in probe against Russian national

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached cryptocurrency worth ₹2,385 crore lying in around 100 crypto wallets beneficially owned by Russian national Pavel Prozorov, as part of its money-laundering investigation into the...