Bidzina Ivanishvili suggests Georgians seek work abroad to tackle unemployment
The chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party expressed surprise at discontent over his party’s handling of unemployment.
Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill
The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.
Acquitted Daghestani police chief awarded compensation and public apology
Askhabali Zairbekov had accused investigators of obtaining testimony against him through torture.
One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley
A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.
Tbilisi protests again dispersed by water cannon as Georgian Dream mulls switch to fully majoritarian system
Riot police deployed the water cannon against protesters outside of Parliament in sub-zero temperatures.
Ingush journalist accused of drug possession released under house arrest
Rashid Maysigov worked for the Fortanga news site, created in the wake of protests against the land deal between Ingushetia and Chechnya.
Armenia passes bill criminalising ‘criminal subcultures’
One MP has claimed she was threatened over her support of the bill.
10 Georgian anti-government protesters jailed
Two of the protesters were released, with one being fined ₾1000.
New platform created for Armenia’s extra-parliamentary opposition
The Vernatun Club was founded by former Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan
Daghestani court strikes down ban on protests near government buildings
The Constitutional Court of Daghestan upheld a complaint by supporters of imprisoned journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev.