Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian
Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.
Georgian PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns over ‘disagreements with Ivanishvili’
In his resignation speech the PM said he disagreed over ‘fundamental issues’ with several members of Georgian Dream including Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Azerbaijan ‘makes territorial gains’ in Nakhchivan
Despite widespread reports of Azerbaijani advances, Armenia’s government denies territorial losses and Azerbaijani authorities remain tight-lipped.
Protest leaders detained in Georgia
Opposition MP Nika Melia and protest leader Zviad Kuprava were among those detained.
Devdariani labels sexual harassment allegations ‘gossip’ and vows to sue eight women
The former head of Georgian non-governmental organisation CiDA said he would file the case in court on Friday.
State minister and security chiefs resign after protests in Nagorno-Karabakh
Following the protests in Stepanakert, President Bako Sahakyan replaces State Minister and key law enforcement chiefs.
Georgian PM ‘used Facebook bots’ in defence of Justice Minister
On Wednesday, demonstrators left dozens of boots outside the government Chancellery to protest the government’s use of ‘shameful propaganda tools’.
Georgian autopsy says Tatunashvili sustained over 100 injuries before dying
Georgian citizen Archil Tatunashvili died in South Ossetian custody in February, according to South Ossetia after falling down a flight of stairs.
Tbilisi Metro resumes service as drivers and Mayor Kaladze reach agreement
The metro had been closed since Monday when after being barred from going on strike by the courts, drivers began a hunger strike.
Azerbaijani human rights lawyer Emin Aslan jailed for 30 days
Aslan has litigated a number of cases of alleged human rights abuses of Azerbaijani citizens at the European Court of Human Rights.