life in Caucasus

Tax debts incurred before 2021 to be written off in Georgia

Tax debts incurred before 2021 to be written off in Georgia

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said 145,000 individuals would have their tax debts totalling 590 million lari ($218.55mln) “completely written off”. According to him, all private entities, including individual …

Irakli Kobakhidze: Georgian Dream halves poverty

Irakli Kobakhidze: Georgian Dream halves poverty

The poverty rate has “practically halved” in Georgia since 2012, and with the continuous economic growth, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said. According to him, the figure is “expected to decrease even …

Baku cats: furry and laid-back owners of Baku

Baku cats: furry and laid-back owners of Baku

Today, the Day of Respect for Cats is celebrated all over the world, but this day is especially suitable for Baku. The capital of Azerbaijan is the place where cats are truly respected and loved. Vestnik Kavkaza shows you the photos of how Baku cats live.

Over 120 people back to Karabakh’s Fuzuli today

Over 120 people back to Karabakh’s Fuzuli today

Another group of former internally displaced persons was sent to the Azerbaijani city of Fuzuli from the Garadagh district of Baku on March 18. At this stage, another 34 families or 123 people moved to the city of Fuzuli. …

First wedding in 32 years held in Lachin district

First wedding in 32 years held in Lachin district

The first wedding in 32 years was held in the village of Zabukh of Azerbaijan's Lachin region. The bride and the groom are both residents of Zabukh - Nurlan Alizade and Gulnar Jafarova. Along with family members, relatives …

Azerbaijan celebrating 'Su Chershenbesi'

Azerbaijan celebrating 'Su Chershenbesi'

Azerbaijan is celebrating the pre-holiday Tuesday - “Su Chershenbesi”, as preparations for the Novruz holiday have begun. On this day the sacred essence of water is expressed. According to popular belief, on the first …

Renting housing in Türkiye may rise sharply from July 1

Renting housing in Türkiye may rise sharply from July 1

In the summer, Türkiye will abandon the current restriction on increasing the cost of renting apartments. Now, the owner of the property can raise the rent by no more than 25%. Lifting the restriction could increase apartment rental prices in Türkiye.

Georgia closes road to Armenia

Georgia closes road to Armenia

The Georgian road leading to the state border with Armenia is closed to vehicle traffic due to unfavourable weather conditions