Opposition MP Nika Melia stripped of parliamentary immunity
Georgia’s Parliament effectively greenlit Melia’s arrest over violence at an anti-Russia protest on 20–21 June.
Ingushetia’s head to step down after eight months of turmoil
After the recent political turmoil, the Head of Ingushetia has announced his resignation after over 11 years of rule.
Georgia switches to proportional electoral system bowing to protesters’ demands
Ivanishvili made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with party officials.
FSB officer convicted of ‘grievous bodily harm’ for stabbing man to death in Kabardino-Balkaria
Major Pavel Sterlyagov was convicted of ‘intentionally causing grievous bodily harm’ but cleared of murder for stabbing a man to death.
Georgian Parliamentary speaker resigns amidst anti-Russia protests
Irakli Kobakhidze stepped down after hundreds were injured in Thursday night’s clashes with police.
Russian MP’s appearance in Georgian Parliament sparks protests across Georgia
Protests erupted after the Communist Party MP addressed the Georgian Parliament from the chairman’s seat.
Thousands clash with police as protesters try to storm Georgian Parliament
Dozens were reported injured as a protest over a Russian MP’s appearance in parliament turned violent and police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets.
Activist arrested in Georgia on Azerbaijan’s request
Avtandil Mammadov’s lawyer says his client is being persecuted for his criticism of the Azerbaijani government.
Tbilisi Pride evacuates office after ‘receiving death threats’
‘I’ll cut your head off and become a hero!’, said one of the messages.
Georgia’s ‘most popular’ minister resigns
Davit Sergeenko, the Minister of Health, Labour, and Social Affairs, regularly came out on top in public opinion polls.