
Georgia Detains Ex-Defense Minister Baramidze on Treason-Related Charge
Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze on a treason-related accusation tied to comments about the Abkhazia war.

Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze on a treason-related accusation tied to comments about the Abkhazia war.

Uzbekistan introduces subsidies covering up to 50% of costs for entrepreneurs building modern swimming pools, aiming to boost tourism and sports infrastructure by 2028.

Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.

Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Georgia on U.S. sanctions evasion charges, highlighting intensified international enforcement and potential trade sector impacts.

The UAE has reportedly conducted secret airstrikes on Iranian oil infrastructure amid escalating Iranian drone and missile attacks, shifting regional dynamics and impacting key economic sectors.