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Georgian shepherd shot and wounded by Azerbaijani border guards 

The Azerbaijani Border Service said that border guards fired shots in order to defend themselves from shepherd’s dogs.

‘Anti-UNM’ tents set up outside Georgian parliament

Anti-opposition activists were embroiled in a fistfight with anti-government protesters after setting up the tents.

‘Multi-member constituencies’ proposed as Georgian Dream– opposition talks restart

As street protests continue in Georgia, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition said they were ‘considering’ the new proposals. 

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Journalists from Adjara’s public broadcaster protest ‘interference’ from new director

Journalists claimed their editorial independence is under threat.

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan indicted for corruption

Sargsyan is accused of embezzling around ֏490 million ($1 million) as part of a programme of state fuel subsidies to farmers in 2013. 

Two former Ingush officials sentenced to five years for misspending budget funds

The money originally allocated for state employees salaries and housing.

Pro-government groups attack anti-government protesters in Georgia

Several people have been injured after attacks on protesters in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, and Zugdidi since Sunday.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Azerbaijan and Armenia conclude three-day journalist exchange

A three-day exchange between Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists was the first exchange of its kind in almost two decades.