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19/05/2022

Borjomi water to be ‘partially nationalised’

Borjomi, which is majority-owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman, indefinitely ceased production in late April.

Borjomi water to be ‘partially nationalised’

Borjomi, which is majority-owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman, indefinitely ceased production in late April.

18/05/2022

Defiant activist blocks South Ossetian authorities from dropping charges against her

Tamara Mearakishvili has insisted on clearing her name, instead of having the charges swept under the rug.

Defiant activist blocks South Ossetian authorities from dropping charges against her

Tamara Mearakishvili has insisted on clearing her name, instead of having the charges swept under the rug.

Georgia marks 17 May with Christian rally and closed queer event

Globally, 17 May is marked as the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

Georgia marks 17 May with Christian rally and closed queer event

Globally, 17 May is marked as the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.

17/05/2022

Owner of fire-bombed queer bar wins ECHR case against Armenia

DIY bar was set alight in 2012, with one of the owners forced to flee the country after receiving death threats.

Owner of fire-bombed queer bar wins ECHR case against Armenia

DIY bar was set alight in 2012, with one of the owners forced to flee the country after receiving death threats.

Pashinyan slams CSTO members for arms trade with Azerbaijan

The Armenian Prime Minister also criticised members of the alliance for not supporting Armenia, including when Azerbaijan crossed into its territory.

Pashinyan slams CSTO members for arms trade with Azerbaijan

The Armenian Prime Minister also criticised members of the alliance for not supporting Armenia, including when Azerbaijan crossed into its territory.

16/05/2022

Anti-government protest allowed to go ahead in Baku 

Dozens of people gathered in Baku's central Fountain Square over the weekend in protest against violence and threats toward government critics.

Anti-government protest allowed to go ahead in Baku 

Dozens of people gathered in Baku's central Fountain Square over the weekend in protest against violence and threats toward government critics.

Director of pro-opposition TV channel jailed for 3.5 years in Georgia

Nika Gvaramia is the director of opposition-leaning TV channel Mtavari and one of the lawyers of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Director of pro-opposition TV channel jailed for 3.5 years in Georgia

Nika Gvaramia is the director of opposition-leaning TV channel Mtavari and one of the lawyers of Mikheil Saakashvili.

13/05/2022

South Ossetia to hold Russian annexation referendum on 17 July

President-elect Alan Gagloyev has previously opposed the initiative by the outgoing president, arguing that they should wait for a signal from Moscow.

South Ossetia to hold Russian annexation referendum on 17 July

President-elect Alan Gagloyev has previously opposed the initiative by the outgoing president, arguing that they should wait for a signal from Moscow.

Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss normalisation

Statements from Armenia and Azerbaijan about the meeting made it unclear if a wider peace deal was discussed.

Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss normalisation

Statements from Armenia and Azerbaijan about the meeting made it unclear if a wider peace deal was discussed.

12/05/2022

Saakashvili moved to civilian hospital

Saakashvili is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for abuse of power during his rule

Saakashvili moved to civilian hospital

Saakashvili is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for abuse of power during his rule