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Imedi: Anti-Georgian Network Disguised as Media in Interests of Foreign Intelligence Services
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Imedi: Anti-Georgian Network Disguised as Media in Interests of Foreign Intelligence Services
25 November 2025

On November 23, a program on the pro-government Georgian television channel Imedi TV made numerous accusations against leading online media outlets covering events in the country. It was noted that they are engaged in the "systematic dissemination of disinformation," acting as a "network" in the interests of "foreign intelligence services," and are also attempting to obtain funding illegally.

A court has confiscated the businesses of an Azerbaijani man in Kuban
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A court has confiscated the businesses of an Azerbaijani man in Kuban
25 November 2025

By a decision by the Krasnodar Krai court, following a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office in favor of the Russian Federation, assets belonging to Shakhlar Novruzov, a native of Azerbaijan, have been seized. 100% of the shares in the authorized capitals of Tuapse Marine Commercial Port (TMCP) LLC and TMCP Enterprise LLC, as well as the Temryuk Marine Transshipment Terminal and Dar Fruit LLC, have been transferred to state ownership.

The former head of the Dagestan Pension Fund has had his money and property worth 118.9 million rubles confiscated
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The former head of the Dagestan Pension Fund has had his money and property worth 118.9 million rubles confiscated
25 November 2025

In Karachay-Cherkessia, a court upheld the Prosecutor General's Office's claim against the former head of the Dagestan Pension Fund, Sagid Murtazaliev (who is currently wanted), and his relatives: Tatyana Merginova, Alla Murtazalieva, and Dzhamaldin Pashayev.

Media: Pashinyan Initiates Plan to Remove Catholicos, Previously Accused of Working for Russia
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Media: Pashinyan Initiates Plan to Remove Catholicos, Previously Accused of Working for Russia
25 November 2025

According to the Armenian newspaper Zhoghovurd, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has initiated a plan to remove Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The newspaper's sources claim that a group of priests supporting Pashinyan has been formed to implement this plan. Their task, reportedly, is to criticize the Catholicos's entourage during internal discussions, accusing him of causing the ecclesiastical conflict. The goal is to provoke internal discord that will lead to Karekin II's resignation.

A warm gesture at the Silk Way Star finale symbolized reconciliation between Azerbaijan and Armenia
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A warm gesture at the Silk Way Star finale symbolized reconciliation between Azerbaijan and Armenia
25 November 2025

A sentimental moment demonstrating the warming of relations between Baku and Yerevan occurred during the final of the Silk Way Star music competition in Astana. Azerbaijani jury member Samira Efendi and Armenian finalist Saro Gevorgyan embraced, and Azerbaijan awarded Armenia the highest score (12 points).

Baku is hosting the first-ever NGO Solidarity Forum of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) member countries
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Baku is hosting the first-ever NGO Solidarity Forum of the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) member countries
24 November 2025

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from the Organization of Turkic States (OTG) member countries gathered in Baku for the Solidarity Forum, which is taking place from November 23 to 26. According to EDnews, over 500 civil society representatives from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Hungary, and Northern Cyprus are participating in the event.

A criminal case for bribery has been opened against a judge in Adygea
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A criminal case for bribery has been opened against a judge in Adygea
24 November 2025

The High Qualification Collegium of Judges (HQCJ) has approved the initiation of a criminal case for fraud against Adam Voitlev, the chairman of the Shovgenovsky District Court of Adygea.

A pensioner has been detained in Ingushetia on suspicion of supporting an illegal armed group
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A pensioner has been detained in Ingushetia on suspicion of supporting an illegal armed group
24 November 2025

A 72-year-old local resident named Kottoyev has been detained in the village of Psedakh in the Malgobek District of Ingushetia. He is suspected of participating in an illegal armed group.

Papuashvili on the situation in Ukraine: This is the path the opposition proposed to us
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Papuashvili on the situation in Ukraine: This is the path the opposition proposed to us
24 November 2025

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili, commenting on the discussion of Trump's peace plan, emphasized that the European Union's position on this issue has become fundamental. He noted that on November 22, everyone heard for the first time from European leaders that any peace plan must require "agreement between Ukraine and Europe," not just Ukraine.

Azerbaijan and Turkey Host Think Tank Forum
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Azerbaijan and Turkey Host Think Tank Forum
24 November 2025

The Azerbaijan-Turkey Think Tank Forum has opened in Shusha. Heads and researchers from leading analytical institutions from both countries are participating in the event. Key discussion topics include regional security, foreign policy, economic integration, and cooperation in transport, communications, and energy.