Lead
Lavrov says Armenia must choose between EU and EAEU
Lavrov also criticised Yerevan for its handling of Russia’s concession over Armenia’s railways.
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Domestic Politics
Empowering the next generation: the impact of TBC’s online education programmes
Education is one of TBC’s strategic priorities. Through TBC Tech School, TBC Campus, and TBC IT Academy, the bank is helping to break down both geographical and financial barriers across Georgia, making quality education more accessible to people regardless of where they live.
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Western Response
Ukrainian Woman Charged With ‘Leaving in Danger’ Over Daur Buava’s Death
Prosecutors brought charges of “leaving in danger” against the Ukrainian woman arrested in connection with the death of Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava, after authorities alleged that she abandoned Buava in “life-threatening condition” after taking drugs with him in his Tbilisi apartment. She was sentenced to pre-trial detention on August 31by a decision of Tbilisi City …
Civil.ge
Economy
Passenger bus travelling from Georgia to Moscow crashes, killing six and injuring dozens
Preliminary reports indicate that almost all of the passengers were Georgian citizens.
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Regional Intelligence
‘Army of fear’ — how Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov is doubling his personal guard
Contemporary Chechnya is a region where army regiments and battalions have become part of everyday life.
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Three arrested following death of Abkhazian blogger in Tbilisi
Lawyers say claims that Buava used drugs are being deliberately spread to influence public opinion.
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Assessment & Data
Sovereignty Indicators
EU Accession Status
Frozen
NATO MAP Progress
Stalled
Press Freedom (RSF)
Declining
Foreign Agent Law
Enacted
Civil Society Space
Narrowing
Public EU Support
~80%
Week Ahead
European Parliament plenary to debate Georgia resolution on Wednesday. Georgian National Bank inflation data due Thursday. Opposition rally planned Saturday in Tbilisi's Freedom Square. Bidzina Ivanishvili expected to address GD party congress. OSCE monitoring mission report on media freedom scheduled for release.
Compiled from multiple sources