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26/03/2021

Armenia’s top court dismisses Kocharyan case as ‘unconstitutional’ 

The criminal trial of Armenia’s second president comes to an abrupt end without delivering a verdict.

Armenia’s top court dismisses Kocharyan case as ‘unconstitutional’ 

The criminal trial of Armenia’s second president comes to an abrupt end without delivering a verdict.

25/03/2021

Pashinyan announces changes to electoral system before elections

The ‘simple’ changes to the electoral code are expected to be passed before 20 June parliamentary elections.

Pashinyan announces changes to electoral system before elections

The ‘simple’ changes to the electoral code are expected to be passed before 20 June parliamentary elections.

24/03/2021

Bolt Food couriers on strike in Tbilisi

An unexpected cut to delivery payments has led drivers to mull unionisation.

Bolt Food couriers on strike in Tbilisi

An unexpected cut to delivery payments has led drivers to mull unionisation.

23/03/2021

Poll: over half of Georgians ‘would not get vaccinated’

Only 35% of those surveyed in Georgia said they would get vaccinated right away if they had a chance. 

Poll: over half of Georgians ‘would not get vaccinated’

Only 35% of those surveyed in Georgia said they would get vaccinated right away if they had a chance. 

20/03/2021

Fears of vaccine hesitancy grow after nurse dies in Georgia

A 27-year-old nurse fell into a coma less than 30 minutes receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine in an apparent allergic reaction.

Fears of vaccine hesitancy grow after nurse dies in Georgia

A 27-year-old nurse fell into a coma less than 30 minutes receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine in an apparent allergic reaction.

New government takes shape in South Ossetia ending half-year deadlock

Though the government remains largely unchanged, several new appointments remain.

New government takes shape in South Ossetia ending half-year deadlock

Though the government remains largely unchanged, several new appointments remain.

19/03/2021

Aliyev pardons 625 in Novruz amnesty

Human rights defenders indicate that at least 38 political prisoners were among those released. 

Aliyev pardons 625 in Novruz amnesty

Human rights defenders indicate that at least 38 political prisoners were among those released. 

Blame game in Tbilisi after EU-mediated talks fail

After over 9 hours of negotiations on Thursday night, the EU envoy to Tbilisi announced that the government and opposition had failed to reach an agreement.

Blame game in Tbilisi after EU-mediated talks fail

After over 9 hours of negotiations on Thursday night, the EU envoy to Tbilisi announced that the government and opposition had failed to reach an agreement.

Armenian minister punches journalist

Footage from a cafe in Yerevan shows Minister of High Tech Industry, Hakob Arshakyan, attacking journalist Paylak Fahradyan.

Armenian minister punches journalist

Footage from a cafe in Yerevan shows Minister of High Tech Industry, Hakob Arshakyan, attacking journalist Paylak Fahradyan.

Azerbaijani ‘hero general’ arrested over 2001 murder

Rovshan Akbarov Azerbaijani is accused of stabbing businessman Elchin Aliyev cafe in Kyiv in 2001.

Azerbaijani ‘hero general’ arrested over 2001 murder

Rovshan Akbarov Azerbaijani is accused of stabbing businessman Elchin Aliyev cafe in Kyiv in 2001.