Coronavirus live updates | Georgian Orthodox Christians gather for Easter celebrations
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
Georgian social workers forced to pay for taxis to visit domestic abuse victims
The long running issue of work-related travel expenses has become more acute after the government shut down public transport due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus live updates | Patriarchate claims ‘clergy exempted from transportation ban on easter’
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
Humanitarian situation in Akhalgori ‘extremely alarming’
Georgian officials have raised concerns over the vulnerability of Akhalgori residents to the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Azerbaijan arrests journalists for ‘violating quarantine’
Three journalists critical of the authorities have been arrested in Azerbaijan for violating the country’s ‘special quarantine regime’.
‘Stay home or what happened to Italy will happen to us’ Georgian health official warns churchgoers
The warning comes as the Georgian Orthodox Church prepares to host thousands of worshippers overnight over Easter.
Coronavirus live updates | Georgian health officials warn public health system may become overwhelmed
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
Arayik Harutyunyan wins landslide victory in Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election
His opponent, Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan, urged voters not to go to the polls due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus live updates | Georgian PM says churches to remain open for Easter
Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.
Georgian Government will not close churches — ‘especially on Easter’
As Easter celebrations approach, it emerged on Tuesday that an Orthodox priest had tested positive for the virus.