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The Council of Europe and Russia Relationship: A view from Russian Civil Society
After the Interstellar movie came out a meme started circulating among Russian human rights lawyers. Depicting protagonists on a faraway planet the picture had a caption saying, “One hour on this planet is seven years on Earth. Perfect place to...

Kobakhidze: Ukraine pushed Georgia to open a second front, Duda’s remarks confirm
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told reporters that Ukrainian authorities had openly pressured Georgia to open a second front in the war against Russia, and that recent remarks by former Polish President Andrzej Duda only reaffirm this. “We all...

Kakha Kaladze on protesters: If Michael Jackson were alive, he would have remade Thriller with the involvement of these people - no makeup, no make-up artists, no costumes would be needed
If Michael Jackson were alive, he would have remade Thriller with the involvement of these people - no makeup, no make-up artists, no costumes would be needed, - Tbilisi Mayor and mayoral candidate Kakha Kaladze said when speaking about the...

Groove Technologies steals the spotlight at SmartSoft’s Georgia event
Groove Technologies’ Account Manager Nathalie brought signature energy and excellence to the heart of the Caucasus during a vibrant industry gathering hosted by SmartSoft, one of the region’s most innovative gaming providers. The event, held under...

Armenia and China sign strategic partnership agreement
The Caucasus is changing — so are we. The future of journalism in the region is grim. Independent voices are under threat — and we’re responding by building a newsroom powered by our readers. Join our community and help push back against the...

Georgia to face Türkiye in World Cup Qualifier in Tbilisi
The Georgian national football team will take on Türkiye in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match today at Tbilisi’s Dinamo Arena. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on GPB’s First Channel and First Channel Sport....

Alexander Kovalenko: This Is The Last Convulsion Of The Russian Army
2 Alexander Kovalenko What's wrong with Gerasimov's "maps". Russia's summer offensive has failed, but Moscow is trying to pass it off as a success. On the map, shown by the Russian General Staff, even the outskirts of Pokrovsk and the Dobropillya...

Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China (World)
Chris Megerian, Didi Tang And Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated Press - Sep 9, 2025 / 6:35 pm | Story: 571421 Photo: The Canadian Press President Donald Trump speaks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission during an event at the Museum of the...

Restaurant Review: Cozy Georgian Dishes at Sami Sumeli
Adjarian khachapuri (photos by Jana Birchum) Impossible though it may seem, the miserable heat of the summer will eventually end. We’ll reach for our jackets and trade in our cold brew for hot coffee, and we’ll want some rib-sticking meals to warm...

U.S. Bans on Certain Foreign Fish Imports Could Help Conserve Marine Mammals Worldwide, Experts Say
It’s widely agreed that the United States has the most aggressive and successful regulations in place to conserve marine mammals. The majority of those are the result of the 53-year-old Marine Mammal Protection Act, which has helped safeguard...
Consequences for Georgia After the Peace Declaration Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Executive Summary: The recent peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8—mediated by the United States—has stirred great interest in Georgia, as it signals an increased Western presence in the South Caucasus. The ruling Georgian...
PM’s Spelling Bee’s shining stars
Young spelling stars of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee head to State and Territory Finals this week, after NSW students blitzed the record field in the national School Round, emerging top of the heap in two of the three age categories, with...

Chris Wright’s Twitter Is Torching His Reputation
I resent, as a rule, any news story about a politician’s social media presence. The social media post is simultaneously the lowest form of political communication and, for the journalist, the lowest hanging fruit. It is too easy to sit at your...

Author Chris Skates to Present “Moonshine Over Georgia” at Senoia Historical Society
SENOIA, GA – The Senoia Area Historical Society will welcome author Chris Skates for a presentation on his novel “Moonshine Over Georgia,” sharing true stories that inspired his work about the harsh realities of the illegal liquor trade and its...

Crime Reports: Police, Sheriff’s activity through Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
Published 4:56 pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Natchez Police Department Arrests — Sunday, Sept. 7 Michael Sedric Hall, 31, 87 Lagrange Road, Natchez, on charge of controlled substance: possession of paraphernalia. Bond set at $1,500.00. Lonnie...

Spirit Of The Week: Ararat Dvin Armenian Brandy
Winston Churchill’s favorite spirit makes a superb introduction to one of the world’s best and oldest brandy traditions. (Ararat Dvin Armenian Brandy.) “Brandy production is a journey of mastery, passion, and deep respect for the craft. It...

Judith Collins makes secret visit to site of Russian missile attack in Kyiv
1News Europe Correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams travelled to Ukraine with the New Zealand Government delegation and filed this report on her return to Poland. Defence Minister Judith Collins has just completed a top-secret visit to Ukraine's...

Our doublethink legacy media
Last year when I was asked to write a chapter for a US book on the incredible inroads and attacks on our civil liberties during the thuggish Covid lockdown years I decided, in part, to rank the worst offending groups. The lawyerly and doctorly...

Tony winners and movie adaptations star in Houston's 12 best shows of September
September might just be the best and busiest month for theater and performing arts lovers in Houston. Local theater companies begin their 25-26 seasons and presenters bring in some of the biggest shows of the year. Across the city, stages rock on...

College football and NFL TV schedule: Sept. 4-8, 2025
Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 3, 2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Friday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. ESPN2 – James Madison at Louisville 6:30 p.m. Big Ten – Northern Illinois at Maryland 8 p.m. FS1 – Eastern Washington at Boise StateSaturday, Sept. 6 11 a.m....