Georgia was ahead of Russia and other countries of the region in terms of passport attractiveness
In 2025, Georgia took 44th place in the world rating of attractiveness of passports. It is evaluated based on the possibility of visa-free entry and obtaining a visa upon arrival.
 
Citizens of Georgia can enter 122 countries without a visa or with a simplified procedure. Russia ranks 46th in the ranking. Azerbaijan occupies 70th place, Armenia - 74th.
 
According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore has the most attractive passport. It assumes a visa-free regime (or obtaining a visa on arrival) with 195 countries. Singapore is followed by Japan (193 countries), followed by Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea and Spain (192).
 
The worst situation is for the residents of Afghanistan - for them, simplified entry is valid only in 26 countries. The situation is slightly better in Syria (27 countries), Iraq (31), Yemen and Pakistan (33).
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Dagestan Bans Publishing Photos and Videos of Drone Attacks and Certain Objects
Society
Dagestan Bans Publishing Photos and Videos of Drone Attacks and Certain Objects
14 October 2025

Authorities in Dagestan have banned the online publication of photographs and information about certain objects and events, citing security concerns. The ban includes images of bridges, air defense systems, the aftermath of drone attacks, as well as information about the type, launch location, crash site, and flight path of drones. The corresponding decree was signed by the head of the republic, Sergey Melikov.

Turkey has simplified employment for citizens of Azerbaijan and other Turkic peoples
Politics
Turkey has simplified employment for citizens of Azerbaijan and other Turkic peoples
14 October 2025

Turkey has abolished the "foreigner" status for citizens of Turkic states, signing a decree simplifying their employment. Now, residents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will be able to work and do business in Turkey without citizenship or special permits (except for military and security service).

Britain lifts arms embargoes to Armenia and Azerbaijan
Politics
Britain lifts arms embargoes to Armenia and Azerbaijan
14 October 2025

The United Kingdom announced the complete lifting of the arms embargo on Azerbaijan and Armenia, which had been in place since 1992. The corresponding statement was published on the parliamentary website.

Georgian Dream Toughens Penalties for Violations at Rallies; Lawyers Warn of Risks to Democracy
Human rights
Georgian Dream Toughens Penalties for Violations at Rallies; Lawyers Warn of Risks to Democracy
14 October 2025

Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, has prepared a package of amendments to the Administrative and Criminal Codes that will toughen penalties for illegal actions committed during assemblies and demonstrations. This was announced by the party's parliamentary leader, Irakli Kirtskhalia.