26/04/2018
Ivanishvili returns to frontline Georgian politics
The billionaire former prime minister is to head the ruling Georgian Dream party, according to Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
Ivanishvili returns to frontline Georgian politics
The billionaire former prime minister is to head the ruling Georgian Dream party, according to Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
Chechen rights group head Oyub Titiyev’s pre-trial custody extended
Titiyev, the head of Memorial in Chechnya, was arrested in January over drug charges the group says are trumped-up.
Chechen rights group head Oyub Titiyev’s pre-trial custody extended
Titiyev, the head of Memorial in Chechnya, was arrested in January over drug charges the group says are trumped-up.
Video — Dozens protest in Svaneti village against hydropower plant
Protesters say the 130-metre high dam is a threat to the people, culture, and environment of Svaneti, and vowed to prevent construction going ahead.
Video — Dozens protest in Svaneti village against hydropower plant
Protesters say the 130-metre high dam is a threat to the people, culture, and environment of Svaneti, and vowed to prevent construction going ahead.
25/04/2018
Georgia’s Rights Committee supports bill against ‘insulting religious feelings’
The bill before the human rights committee was authored by conservative groups.
Georgia’s Rights Committee supports bill against ‘insulting religious feelings’
The bill before the human rights committee was authored by conservative groups.
Azerbaijani court rejects appeal by abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli
The day before the hearing, one of his lawyer's had his license suspended for ‘politicising the case’.
Azerbaijani court rejects appeal by abducted journalist Afgan Mukhtarli
The day before the hearing, one of his lawyer's had his license suspended for ‘politicising the case’.
Georgia’s Agara sugar factory to be reopened after workers march
Workers had marched 110 kilometres from Agara to Tbilisi, in protest at the factory’s closure.
Georgia’s Agara sugar factory to be reopened after workers march
Workers had marched 110 kilometres from Agara to Tbilisi, in protest at the factory’s closure.
Azerbaijani ruling elite linked to secret Malta investments
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s children reportedly used a network of offshore companies as cover for multimillion-dollar investments.
Azerbaijani ruling elite linked to secret Malta investments
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s children reportedly used a network of offshore companies as cover for multimillion-dollar investments.
24/04/2018
Protest leader demands new elections in Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan called for a transitional ‘people’s prime minister’ following PM Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation until new elections can be held.
Protest leader demands new elections in Armenia
Nikol Pashinyan called for a transitional ‘people’s prime minister’ following PM Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation until new elections can be held.
Council of Europe MPs suspected of ‘corruptive’ activities for Azerbaijan
An internal inquiry by the Council accused several MPs of engaging in paid lobbying while others were strongly suspected of corruption.
Council of Europe MPs suspected of ‘corruptive’ activities for Azerbaijan
An internal inquiry by the Council accused several MPs of engaging in paid lobbying while others were strongly suspected of corruption.
23/04/2018
Nine killed in Daghestan counter-terror operation
The operation took place in the southern city of Derbent.
Nine killed in Daghestan counter-terror operation
The operation took place in the southern city of Derbent.