Stunts and insults mark first week of campaigning in Armenia
Candidates were heavy on personal insults, violent rhetoric, and mutual recriminations — and spoke little about actual policy.
Stunts and insults mark first week of campaigning in Armenia
By Ani AvetisyanCandidates were heavy on personal insults, violent rhetoric, and mutual recriminations — and spoke little about actual policy.
3/06/2021
Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage
Despite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage.
Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage
By Tata ShoshiashviliDespite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage.
21/05/2021
Frontera spent $1 million on US lobbying while its Georgian workers went unpaid
The US oil and gas company spent $1 million on lobbying in an attempt to sway an international arbitration case in Georgia.
Frontera spent $1 million on US lobbying while its Georgian workers went unpaid
By Thomas RowleyThe US oil and gas company spent $1 million on lobbying in an attempt to sway an international arbitration case in Georgia.
18/05/2021
Datablog | Do Georgians harbour Ethnonationalist sentiments?
Could ethnonationalist sentiments be hindering the integration of ethnic minorities in Georgia?
Datablog | Do Georgians harbour Ethnonationalist sentiments?
By Givi SilagadzeCould ethnonationalist sentiments be hindering the integration of ethnic minorities in Georgia?
16/04/2021
Abkhazia is preparing for a tourist bonanza
The authorities expect record numbers of visitors, but some fear that Abkhazia’s infrastructure might buckle.
Abkhazia is preparing for a tourist bonanza
By Marianna KotovaThe authorities expect record numbers of visitors, but some fear that Abkhazia’s infrastructure might buckle.
14/04/2021
Is an interconnected Caucasus on the horizon?
Russia, Turkey, and Iran have all shown interest in participating in restoring the transport corridors.
Is an interconnected Caucasus on the horizon?
By Hamida GiyasbayliRussia, Turkey, and Iran have all shown interest in participating in restoring the transport corridors.
6/04/2021
Twin lawsuits in Bolnisi could have wider implications for Georgian minorities
Ethnic Azerbaijani activists in southern Georgia are waging a legal fight to change the overwhelmingly monolingual policies of local authorities.
Twin lawsuits in Bolnisi could have wider implications for Georgian minorities
By Shota KinchaEthnic Azerbaijani activists in southern Georgia are waging a legal fight to change the overwhelmingly monolingual policies of local authorities.
The shelter saving bears from exploitation in Georgia
Many bears in Georgia are kept in captivity — often as ‘decorations’ to attract tourists. One shelter near Tbilisi is trying to save such bears from a similar fate.
The shelter saving bears from exploitation in Georgia
By Tata ShoshiashviliMany bears in Georgia are kept in captivity — often as ‘decorations’ to attract tourists. One shelter near Tbilisi is trying to save such bears from a similar fate.
5/04/2021
Women’s advocates fight an uphill battle against domestic violence in Abkhazia
There is no legislation protecting people from domestic violence in Abkhazia, nor are there any shelters for victims.
Women’s advocates fight an uphill battle against domestic violence in Abkhazia
By Marianna KotovaThere is no legislation protecting people from domestic violence in Abkhazia, nor are there any shelters for victims.
31/03/2021
Would a return to a presidential system solve Armenia's problems?
Nikol Pashinyan has floated the idea of reverting the country to a semi-presidential system, critics say the move would not address the country’s deeper problems.
Would a return to a presidential system solve Armenia's problems?
By Ani AvetisyanNikol Pashinyan has floated the idea of reverting the country to a semi-presidential system, critics say the move would not address the country’s deeper problems.