Today's Top Reports
Azerbaijan
COP29 kicks off in Baku
COP29 kicked off in Baku with over 30,000 registered attendees. Some world leaders are not attending, but delegates remain optimistic about progress. This event took place on 11/12/2024.
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Georgia
Protests continue in Georgia
Protesters in Abkhazia blocked bridges to the capital and clashed with police, but no injuries were reported. The protests were sparked by a proposed law allowing Russians to purchase land and property in Abkhazia. Five opponents of the bill were detained, leading to further protests. This event took place on 11/12/2024.
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Iran
Bank card systems linked in Iran and Russia
Iranian bank cards can now be used in Russia as the two countries connect their banking systems to counteract sanctions. In 2018, Iranian banks were excluded from the SWIFT international financial messaging service due to sanctions. The connection between Iran's interbank network, Shetab, and Russia's Mir allows Iranians to withdraw money and make in-store purchases in Russia. The plan will also be implemented in other countries that have financial and social interactions with Iran. This event took place on 11/12/2024.
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Moldova
Moldova lodges protest over election interference
Moldova has lodged a protest with the Russian ambassador over alleged interference in its recent elections. The country accuses Russia of attempting to influence the presidential election and referendum on joining the EU. Moldova claims that Russia organized ineligible voting, bribery, and security threats to sway the votes. Russia denies these allegations and does not recognize the elected president. Moldova also condemned a violation of its airspace by alleged Russian drones. This event took place on 11/12/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/moldova-lodges-protest-over-election-interference/
Serbia
Belgrade protesters blame corruption for roof collapse that killed 14 people in Novi Sad
On Monday, anti-government protesters in Belgrade, Serbia, demanded Prime Minister Milos Vecevic and his government resign and the arrest of those responsible following the deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a railway station in Novi Sad. The protesters blamed the collapse, which killed 14 people, on rampant corruption and shoddy renovation work as part of a broader infrastructure deal between Serbia and Chinese state companies. This event took place on 11/12/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/belgrade-protesters-blame-corruption-for-roof-collapse-that-killed-14-people-in-novi-sad/
Below are all 61 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
