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12/12/2019

Meeting cancelled between Nalchik mayor and land activists

The meeting was cancelled at the last moment after the mayor changed the format of the meeting including by banning journalists from attending.

Meeting cancelled between Nalchik mayor and land activists

The meeting was cancelled at the last moment after the mayor changed the format of the meeting including by banning journalists from attending.

Georgian Supreme Court nominees confirmed despite ‘stink bomb’ in parliament

The controversial vote on Thursday came amidst protest rallies and arrests and journalists forcibly removed from a committee hearing.

Georgian Supreme Court nominees confirmed despite ‘stink bomb’ in parliament

The controversial vote on Thursday came amidst protest rallies and arrests and journalists forcibly removed from a committee hearing.

Georgian opposition lawmaker suspended from parliament

Parliament voted to suspend Nika Melia after he was convicted in a 7-year abuse of power investigation.

Georgian opposition lawmaker suspended from parliament

Parliament voted to suspend Nika Melia after he was convicted in a 7-year abuse of power investigation.

11/12/2019

Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan

A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.

Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan

A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.

Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement

Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.

Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement

Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.

Georgian shepherd shot and wounded by Azerbaijani border guards 

The Azerbaijani Border Service said that border guards fired shots in order to defend themselves from shepherd’s dogs.

Georgian shepherd shot and wounded by Azerbaijani border guards 

The Azerbaijani Border Service said that border guards fired shots in order to defend themselves from shepherd’s dogs.

‘Anti-UNM’ tents set up outside Georgian parliament

Anti-opposition activists were embroiled in a fistfight with anti-government protesters after setting up the tents.

‘Anti-UNM’ tents set up outside Georgian parliament

Anti-opposition activists were embroiled in a fistfight with anti-government protesters after setting up the tents.

9/12/2019

‘Multi-member constituencies’ proposed as Georgian Dream– opposition talks restart

As street protests continue in Georgia, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition said they were ‘considering’ the new proposals. 

‘Multi-member constituencies’ proposed as Georgian Dream– opposition talks restart

As street protests continue in Georgia, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition said they were ‘considering’ the new proposals. 

6/12/2019

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case

Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.

Journalists from Adjara’s public broadcaster protest ‘interference’ from new director

Journalists claimed their editorial independence is under threat.

Journalists from Adjara’s public broadcaster protest ‘interference’ from new director

Journalists claimed their editorial independence is under threat.