4/03/2019
Ultra-conservatives in Georgia protest UNICEF-supported Children’s Rights Code
Several dozen ultra-conservatives gathered in front of the UN House in central Tbilisi to protest the UN’s ‘advocacy of values foreign to Georgia’.
Ultra-conservatives in Georgia protest UNICEF-supported Children’s Rights Code
Several dozen ultra-conservatives gathered in front of the UN House in central Tbilisi to protest the UN’s ‘advocacy of values foreign to Georgia’.
1/03/2019
Court in Ingushetia considers ‘falsified’ vote on Chechnya land deal
Six MPs from the Ingush parliament are appealing in court that the vote in parliament approving the deal was fraudulent.
Court in Ingushetia considers ‘falsified’ vote on Chechnya land deal
Six MPs from the Ingush parliament are appealing in court that the vote in parliament approving the deal was fraudulent.
Russia threatens Georgia with ‘more serious consequences’
Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said that ‘if military NATO activity develops in the South Caucasus, sooner or later this will lead to problems’.
Russia threatens Georgia with ‘more serious consequences’
Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said that ‘if military NATO activity develops in the South Caucasus, sooner or later this will lead to problems’.
28/02/2019
Fired Justice Ministry official on hunger strike in Georgia
The courts ruled in 2017 that Tamaz Akhobadze was unfairly dismissed and must be given back his job.
Fired Justice Ministry official on hunger strike in Georgia
The courts ruled in 2017 that Tamaz Akhobadze was unfairly dismissed and must be given back his job.
27/02/2019
Georgian aircraft factory workers go on strike
Around 120 workers from aerospace company Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing are demanding higher salaries and improved work conditions.
Georgian aircraft factory workers go on strike
Around 120 workers from aerospace company Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing are demanding higher salaries and improved work conditions.
26/02/2019
Azerbaijan debates creating its own social media network
Politicians from the ruling party have been highly critical of social networks in recent weeks, suggesting proposals to restrict access.
Azerbaijan debates creating its own social media network
Politicians from the ruling party have been highly critical of social networks in recent weeks, suggesting proposals to restrict access.
25/02/2019
Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally
Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.
Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally
Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.
Svans ‘swear on icons’ to oppose gold mine
Over 200 people gathered in the Georgian capital Tbilisi for a meeting in opposition to a gold mine in the Svan village of Ieli.
Svans ‘swear on icons’ to oppose gold mine
Over 200 people gathered in the Georgian capital Tbilisi for a meeting in opposition to a gold mine in the Svan village of Ieli.
22/02/2019
Georgian Dream loses constitutional majority as MPs leave party
Those leaving included Georgian Deam founding member Eka Beselia and Social Democrats deputy chair Beka Natsvlishvili.
Georgian Dream loses constitutional majority as MPs leave party
Those leaving included Georgian Deam founding member Eka Beselia and Social Democrats deputy chair Beka Natsvlishvili.
Georgia beefs up labour inspection department
Inspectors from the ‘more autonomous’ new department will have powers to inspect all workplaces without a court order or giving prior warning.
Georgia beefs up labour inspection department
Inspectors from the ‘more autonomous’ new department will have powers to inspect all workplaces without a court order or giving prior warning.