Council of Europe Report Ranks Azerbaijan and Georgia High in Prison Population

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Regional * According to a new report by the Council of Europe, Azerbaijan ranks second in Europe in terms of prison population per capita with 270 inmates per 100,000 inhabitants, while Georgia is ranked at fourth, with 232 inmates per 100,000. * Yesterday, Azerbaijan Railways announced new prices for the Baku–Tbilisi passenger train, which have increased after the COVID-19 pandemic. Prices range between $30 and $50, depending on the distance. * A Georgian man, Giorgi Tsatava, has been sente

By OC Media