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10/06/2022

Supporters question Georgia’s EU aspirations over Ivanishvili sanctions threat

The European Parliament passed a scathing resolution reprimanding the Georgian authorities and threatening to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili.

Supporters question Georgia’s EU aspirations over Ivanishvili sanctions threat

The European Parliament passed a scathing resolution reprimanding the Georgian authorities and threatening to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili.

9/06/2022

Azerbaijani activists to hold Pride events for first time in history

Activists have not yet announced the dates and formats of events, citing security concerns.

Azerbaijani activists to hold Pride events for first time in history

Activists have not yet announced the dates and formats of events, citing security concerns.

European Parliament calls for sanctions to be considered on Ivanishvili

The resolution, adopted on Thursday, slammed the deteriorating state of media freedom in Georgia.

European Parliament calls for sanctions to be considered on Ivanishvili

The resolution, adopted on Thursday, slammed the deteriorating state of media freedom in Georgia.

8/06/2022

Abkhazian TikToker charged with treason

Daur Buava is alleged to have campaigned for ‘the annexation of Abkhazia to Georgia’ on social media. 

Abkhazian TikToker charged with treason

Daur Buava is alleged to have campaigned for ‘the annexation of Abkhazia to Georgia’ on social media. 

6/06/2022

Far-right campaigner among arrestees at homophobic rally in Tbilisi

Police made the arrests after protesters tried to burn an EU flag outside the EU Delegation’s offices.

Far-right campaigner among arrestees at homophobic rally in Tbilisi

Police made the arrests after protesters tried to burn an EU flag outside the EU Delegation’s offices.

Politicians attacked in Tbilisi over queer support and criticism of Erekle II

Republican Party chair and MP Khatuna Samnidze said she was attacked along with a fellow party member in the centre of the city.

Politicians attacked in Tbilisi over queer support and criticism of Erekle II

Republican Party chair and MP Khatuna Samnidze said she was attacked along with a fellow party member in the centre of the city.

Demands for action on air pollution in Rustavi

Despite pushing lawmakers to amend air pollution legislation, activists in Rustavi are now fighting for the rules to be implemented. 

Demands for action on air pollution in Rustavi

Despite pushing lawmakers to amend air pollution legislation, activists in Rustavi are now fighting for the rules to be implemented. 

3/06/2022

Protesters clash with Police outside Armenian PM’s residence

Multiple injuries have been reported as protesters threw rocks at police who deployed stun grenades and batons.

Protesters clash with Police outside Armenian PM’s residence

Multiple injuries have been reported as protesters threw rocks at police who deployed stun grenades and batons.

1/06/2022

Protest in Azerbaijani by relatives of detained activists deported from Germany 

Several political activists who had sought asylum in Germany have been deported and then arrested in Azerbaijan.

Protest in Azerbaijani by relatives of detained activists deported from Germany 

Several political activists who had sought asylum in Germany have been deported and then arrested in Azerbaijan.

‘Disproportionate force’ from Armenian police as clashes with protesters continue

The latest clashes happened when protesters tried to storm a government administration building. 

‘Disproportionate force’ from Armenian police as clashes with protesters continue

The latest clashes happened when protesters tried to storm a government administration building.