Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera
The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.
Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic
A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.
ECHR: Armenia’s former finance minister should receive immediate medical treatment
Gagik Khachatryan is currently in pre-trial detention for embezzlement and abuse of power.
Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds
Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.
Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut
The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.
Journalists demand resignation of Press Council head on Azerbaijan’s National Press Day
Around a dozen journalists marched in front of the Press Council building in Baku demanding the resignation of the Council’s head, Aflatun Amashov.
US House passes amendment putting military transfers to Azerbaijan in question
The amendment passed on Monday calls for greater congressional oversight of US military aid programmes.
Georgia gripped by investigation into death of young footballer
The case has received non-stop coverage in the Georgian media over the past month, with journalistic investigations by major tv channels.
Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections
Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.
Azerbaijani opposition hit with new arrests following Aliyev speech
Six opposition activists were arrested after President Aliyev voiced a need to ‘resolve the issue’ of the opposition after a pro-war rally on Tuesday.