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18/05/2023

Alleged attempt to kidnap Armenian Prime Minister’s son under investigation

Ashot Pashinyan was allegedly abducted by the parent of a soldier killed in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. 

Alleged attempt to kidnap Armenian Prime Minister’s son under investigation

Ashot Pashinyan was allegedly abducted by the parent of a soldier killed in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. 

17/05/2023

‘Russian aircraft won’t land us in the EU’ — Georgians protest upcoming flights with Russia

Four protests have been held in Tbilisi against the imminent resumption of flights between Russia and Georgia. 

‘Russian aircraft won’t land us in the EU’ — Georgians protest upcoming flights with Russia

Four protests have been held in Tbilisi against the imminent resumption of flights between Russia and Georgia. 

16/05/2023

Abkhaz opposition to protest to demand government’s resignation

An opposition bloc is demanding the government’s resignation for acting against the interests of Abkhazians and excluding them from public life.

Abkhaz opposition to protest to demand government’s resignation

An opposition bloc is demanding the government’s resignation for acting against the interests of Abkhazians and excluding them from public life.

Georgian philologist and government critic reports masked group gathered outside house

Levan Berdzenishvili, a prominent philologist and former Soviet dissident, has faced criticism from both far-right groups and the ruling party in recent months.

Georgian philologist and government critic reports masked group gathered outside house

Levan Berdzenishvili, a prominent philologist and former Soviet dissident, has faced criticism from both far-right groups and the ruling party in recent months.

15/05/2023

Pashinyan and Aliyev make ‘clear progress’ in Brussels talks

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan discussed border delimitation, opening rail links to Nakhchivan, and the release of captured soldiers. 

Pashinyan and Aliyev make ‘clear progress’ in Brussels talks

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan discussed border delimitation, opening rail links to Nakhchivan, and the release of captured soldiers. 

Court freezes newspaper assets over report into Yerevan Deputy Mayor’s wealth

Opposition newspaper 168 Zham and their journalist Davit Sargsyan accused Tigran Avinyan of illicit enrichment.

Court freezes newspaper assets over report into Yerevan Deputy Mayor’s wealth

Opposition newspaper 168 Zham and their journalist Davit Sargsyan accused Tigran Avinyan of illicit enrichment.

11/05/2023

Georgian Dream renounces affiliation with centre-left EU parliament group

The move came after the group criticised Georgia’s prime minister for joining a right-wing conference in Hungary. 

Georgian Dream renounces affiliation with centre-left EU parliament group

The move came after the group criticised Georgia’s prime minister for joining a right-wing conference in Hungary. 

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange fire ahead of key talks in Brussels

Five people were reportedly injured and one killed as the two countries’ leaders prepare to meet in Brussels.

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange fire ahead of key talks in Brussels

Five people were reportedly injured and one killed as the two countries’ leaders prepare to meet in Brussels.

10/05/2023

Russia lifts travel restrictions for Georgians

President Putin has signed decrees removing visas for Georgians and restoring air travel with the country.

Russia lifts travel restrictions for Georgians

President Putin has signed decrees removing visas for Georgians and restoring air travel with the country.

9/05/2023

Only two political activists amongst 800 pardoned in Azerbaijan

A record number of individuals were pardoned on the 100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev’s birth.

Only two political activists amongst 800 pardoned in Azerbaijan

A record number of individuals were pardoned on the 100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev’s birth.