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