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‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals 

Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.

‘Critical shortages‘ of protective equipment reported in Daghestan’s hospitals 

By OC Media

Despite the shortages, the Health Ministry of Daghestan has tried to discourage the general public from fundraising for equipment medical workers.

31/03/2020

No place for transgender people in Georgia’s labour market

The chronic instability of Georgia's workplaces meets social stigma

No place for transgender people in Georgia’s labour market

By Tamuna Chkareuli

The chronic instability of Georgia's workplaces meets social stigma

27/03/2020

One year since Ingushetia’s protests

The wave of repression since last year’s historic protests in Magas has left a deep mark on the Republic.

One year since Ingushetia’s protests

By Izabella Yevloeva

The wave of repression since last year’s historic protests in Magas has left a deep mark on the Republic.

25/03/2020

‘Head in Georgia, feet in Armenia’: life in a border village

Khojorni residents are hemmed in by a border that separates them from the pastures and forests that sustain their way of life.

‘Head in Georgia, feet in Armenia’: life in a border village

By Gita Elibekyan

Khojorni residents are hemmed in by a border that separates them from the pastures and forests that sustain their way of life.

17/03/2020

Nagorno-Karabakh prepares for unprecedented elections

Observers say the polls, the first major elections since Armenia’s ‘Velvet Revolution’ in 2018, will be unprecedented in their competitiveness.

Nagorno-Karabakh prepares for unprecedented elections

By Anahit Danielyan

Observers say the polls, the first major elections since Armenia’s ‘Velvet Revolution’ in 2018, will be unprecedented in their competitiveness.

2/03/2020

Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Part III — Control

Investigative journalist Tamuna Chkareuli goes undercover as an employee at a high-tech textile factory in Poti.

Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Part III — Control

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Investigative journalist Tamuna Chkareuli goes undercover as an employee at a high-tech textile factory in Poti.

26/02/2020

The name game in Azerbaijan: protection or discrimination?

Azerbaijan’s list of banned names is supposed to protect children from ridicule, but many suspect the true purpose is ethnic discrimnation.

The name game in Azerbaijan: protection or discrimination?

By Rahim Shaliyev

Azerbaijan’s list of banned names is supposed to protect children from ridicule, but many suspect the true purpose is ethnic discrimnation.

12/02/2020

In the new Armenia, worries about the conduct of security agencies persist

A series of high-profile Pashinyan opponents have been arrested or otherwise investigated in recent months. 

In the new Armenia, worries about the conduct of security agencies persist

By Hovhannes Ishkhanyan

A series of high-profile Pashinyan opponents have been arrested or otherwise investigated in recent months. 

7/02/2020

Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Part II — Undercover

Investigative journalist Tamuna Chkareuli goes undercover as an employee at the Geo-M-Tex factory.

Inside Georgia’s textile industry: Part II — Undercover

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Investigative journalist Tamuna Chkareuli goes undercover as an employee at the Geo-M-Tex factory.

16/01/2020

Armenia’s copper capital no longer? The uncertain future of Alaverdi

The copper smelter in Alaverdi, the city’s largest employer, was forced to shut down in 2018 due to excessive pollution.

Armenia’s copper capital no longer? The uncertain future of Alaverdi

By Gayane Mkrtchyan

The copper smelter in Alaverdi, the city’s largest employer, was forced to shut down in 2018 due to excessive pollution.