Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible
The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.
Georgian riot police deploy rubber bullets and tear gas in Pankisi hydropower protest
Local residents were protesting the resumption of work on a hydropower plant in the valley.
Natia Kapanadze dismissed as Adjara TV director
NGOs and opposition parties had expressed fears that her dismissal would put media freedom at risk.
Chechnya and Daghestan suspend border demarcation
The move comes a month after Chechnya ‘unilaterally’ registered parts of Daghestan as within their own territory.
Georgian PM dismisses Economy Minister Giorgi Kobulia
Kobulia served in the position for only nine months before being replaced by deputy minister Natia Turnava.
Workers injured due to safety violations at Panorama Tbilisi construction site
Video footage from immediately after the accident showed that safety rules were not being followed on the site.
Daghestani police chief arrested for ‘attempted murder’ of colleague
Kaspiysk’s police chief was arrested for ‘ordering an assassination attempt’ against the deputy head of Daghestan’s Criminal Investigation Department.
Court denies bail to two accused of killing rights activist Vitali Safarov
Dozens of people gathered in a silent rally outside the court against hate-motivated crimes.
Calls to impeach Adjara TV head raise concerns about media freedom in Georgia
Two of the five members of Adjara TV’s Board of Advisors requested that director Natia Kapanadze be removed.
Court begins hearing Batumi mosque appeal after 2-year standstill
The lawsuit was brought by a group of Muslim’s against the city authorities over their refusal to grant a contruction permit.