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14/06/2023

‘Thousands’ of miners go on strike in Chiatura

A reported 3,000 workers are on strike over pay, ecological damage, and what workers say are dangerous new conditions being pushed by the company.

‘Thousands’ of miners go on strike in Chiatura

A reported 3,000 workers are on strike over pay, ecological damage, and what workers say are dangerous new conditions being pushed by the company.

13/06/2023

Chechen woman ‘fleeing domestic abuse’ detained at Moscow airport

Selima Ismailova, 20, was allegedly detained by Chechen security forces in Moscow.

Chechen woman ‘fleeing domestic abuse’ detained at Moscow airport

Selima Ismailova, 20, was allegedly detained by Chechen security forces in Moscow.

Abkhazia increases fines for ‘inappropriate’ dress 

This includes wearing bathing suits on the streets, toplessness for both men and women, or public nudity.

Abkhazia increases fines for ‘inappropriate’ dress 

This includes wearing bathing suits on the streets, toplessness for both men and women, or public nudity.

12/06/2023

Chechen–British man ‘detained and tortured’ in Chechnya

Magomed Abubakarov was detained for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Urus-Martan suicide bombing.

Chechen–British man ‘detained and tortured’ in Chechnya

Magomed Abubakarov was detained for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Urus-Martan suicide bombing.

Georgian Academy of Sciences head promises membership to PM in prank call

Academy President Roin Metreveli was tricked into offering full membership of the academy to the Prime Minister by a journalist posing as an advisor.

Georgian Academy of Sciences head promises membership to PM in prank call

Academy President Roin Metreveli was tricked into offering full membership of the academy to the Prime Minister by a journalist posing as an advisor.

Yerevan denies agreeing to Russian control of Nakhchivan transport link

Baku had claimed that it agreed with Yerevan to allow Russian troops to control links connecting western Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchvian.

Yerevan denies agreeing to Russian control of Nakhchivan transport link

Baku had claimed that it agreed with Yerevan to allow Russian troops to control links connecting western Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchvian.

9/06/2023

Georgian Dream hits out at MEP for questioning Georgia’s EU chances

Marina Kaljurand called Georgia’s relations with the West ‘chaotic’ while questioning the Georgian government’s commitment to joining the EU.

Georgian Dream hits out at MEP for questioning Georgia’s EU chances

Marina Kaljurand called Georgia’s relations with the West ‘chaotic’ while questioning the Georgian government’s commitment to joining the EU.

8/06/2023

Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

7/06/2023

Azerbaijani activist arrested after post criticising president

Amrah Tahmazov had called on President Ilham Aliyev to release an opposition political activist. 

Azerbaijani activist arrested after post criticising president

Amrah Tahmazov had called on President Ilham Aliyev to release an opposition political activist. 

Georgian activist on trial after holding blank sheet of paper at protest

Three activists were arrested while holding posters, one of which was blank, and a copy of Georgia’s constitution.

Georgian activist on trial after holding blank sheet of paper at protest

Three activists were arrested while holding posters, one of which was blank, and a copy of Georgia’s constitution.