16/02/2022
Georgian lawmakers expel three opposition leaders from parliament
The move by Georgian Dream potentially shifts the balance of power in parliament.
Georgian lawmakers expel three opposition leaders from parliament
The move by Georgian Dream potentially shifts the balance of power in parliament.
15/02/2022
Azerbaijan arrests several top military officials
One of the men arrested is Rafael Khalilov, the head of the finance department of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
Azerbaijan arrests several top military officials
One of the men arrested is Rafael Khalilov, the head of the finance department of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
11/02/2022
One of Armenia’s largest opposition media groups shutters
Karyak Media Holding, which includes the ArmNews television channel and radio station, as well as the Tert.am news website is shutting down.
One of Armenia’s largest opposition media groups shutters
Karyak Media Holding, which includes the ArmNews television channel and radio station, as well as the Tert.am news website is shutting down.
Georgian-Armenian yoghurt dispute threatens to sour relations
A fermented dairy product has sparked controversy in Yerevan and Tbilisi, after Georgia banned the transit of Armenian matsun through its borders.
Georgian-Armenian yoghurt dispute threatens to sour relations
A fermented dairy product has sparked controversy in Yerevan and Tbilisi, after Georgia banned the transit of Armenian matsun through its borders.
9/02/2022
Aliyev signs law to muzzle press
The law creates a registry for all journalists, with opaque requirements for inclusion as well as benefits, including preferential mortgage rates.
Aliyev signs law to muzzle press
The law creates a registry for all journalists, with opaque requirements for inclusion as well as benefits, including preferential mortgage rates.
Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava resigns
Turnava is known as an ardent defender of the ruling Georgian Dream party on some of its most controversial decisions.
Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava resigns
Turnava is known as an ardent defender of the ruling Georgian Dream party on some of its most controversial decisions.
7/02/2022
Azerbaijani MP resigns from Press Council after lashing out at ‘lumpenproletariat’ journalists
Javanshir Feyziyev had recently had £5 million of assets confiscated by the UK government.
Azerbaijani MP resigns from Press Council after lashing out at ‘lumpenproletariat’ journalists
Javanshir Feyziyev had recently had £5 million of assets confiscated by the UK government.
Hidden camera footage points to rift within Georgia’s largest opposition party
Fuel has been added to speculation of a growing conflict within the UNM between Nika Melia and supporters of Mikheil Saakashvili.
Hidden camera footage points to rift within Georgia’s largest opposition party
Fuel has been added to speculation of a growing conflict within the UNM between Nika Melia and supporters of Mikheil Saakashvili.
5/02/2022
Armenian citizen fined for insulting Pashinyan
The conviction was the first under the recently passed ‘grave insults’ law.
Armenian citizen fined for insulting Pashinyan
The conviction was the first under the recently passed ‘grave insults’ law.
4/02/2022
Armenian Yazidi says he was ‘beaten and abused’ while serving as a conscript
On 2 February, relatives of Vle Feroyan appealed to the public after they said they had lost contact with him.
Armenian Yazidi says he was ‘beaten and abused’ while serving as a conscript
On 2 February, relatives of Vle Feroyan appealed to the public after they said they had lost contact with him.