Friday, 18 September 2026

Regional * Georgia’s Justice Ministry said the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers once again called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, end the ‘borderisation’, ensure the protection of locals’ rights and create conditions for the safe return of IDPs. Armenia * The Armenian government proposes to double the salary of high-ranking officials starting from January 2027. The draft law is to be confirmed by the parliament. * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan