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Azerbaijani opposition leader ruled ‘fit for army service’ despite health problems

D18 Movement leader Ruslan Izzetli said the government was using conscription in order to ‘politically punish’ him.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian PM: State of Emergency won’t be extended

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Fire damages digital archives of Armenia’s National Library 

Officials fear that some of the archives may be damaged irreparably, and will have to be re-digitised from the originals. 

Coronavirus live updates | Armenia extends State of Emergency

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Georgian Health Ministry cancels contract for ‘Dutch-made’ tests that were made in China

News of the cancellation emerged hours after a report by OC Media linking the tests with a scandal in the Netherlands about their origin and accuracy.

Armenia ratifies Lanzarote Convention

The convention aims to 'prevent and combat' the sexual exploitation of children, its ratification was opposed by conservative groups in the country.

Dispute over ‘political prisoners’ put Georgia’s electoral reforms in doubt

Most of Georgia’s political opposition has demanded freedom for three opposition figures before approving agreed changes to the electoral system.

Coronavirus live updates | North Caucasus regions extend lockdowns

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Georgia recalls ambassador to Ukraine after Saakashvili appointment 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the recall of Georgia’s ambassador ‘erroneous’.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgia announces $94 million agricultural assistance programme

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.