21/02/2018
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
20/02/2018
Georgian police issue restraining orders against ‘domestic violence victim’
Police issued two restraining orders against a woman after the family of her ‘abusive’ ex-husband complained her Facebook posts were offensive.
Georgian police issue restraining orders against ‘domestic violence victim’
Police issued two restraining orders against a woman after the family of her ‘abusive’ ex-husband complained her Facebook posts were offensive.
19/02/2018
Six dead in ‘IS’ church shooting in Daghestan
A man opened fire on parishioners as they left Church celebrations in the city of Kizlyar.
Six dead in ‘IS’ church shooting in Daghestan
A man opened fire on parishioners as they left Church celebrations in the city of Kizlyar.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
16/02/2018
Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations
The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.
Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations
The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.
15/02/2018
German MEP says Georgia should not extradite Çabuk
Member of the European Parliament Rebecca Harms warned Georgia would damage its reputation if Çabuk is extradited to Turkey.
German MEP says Georgia should not extradite Çabuk
Member of the European Parliament Rebecca Harms warned Georgia would damage its reputation if Çabuk is extradited to Turkey.
14/02/2018
Public election monitors trained in Daghestan
Organisers say 90 people from Daghestan have so far registered to become monitors, and that the number continues to rise.
Public election monitors trained in Daghestan
Organisers say 90 people from Daghestan have so far registered to become monitors, and that the number continues to rise.