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25/01/2022

Investigation: Armenian President was ineligible for post due to secret second citizenship 

An investigation has revealed that Armen Sarkissian was not eligible for the presidency, due to being a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Investigation: Armenian President was ineligible for post due to secret second citizenship 

An investigation has revealed that Armen Sarkissian was not eligible for the presidency, due to being a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis.

24/01/2022

Georgian PM’s wife granted publicly owned forest

Almost 6,000 square metres of forest in Bakuriani was leased to Prime Minister Irakli Gharabashvili’s wife, Nunu Tamazashvili.

Georgian PM’s wife granted publicly owned forest

Almost 6,000 square metres of forest in Bakuriani was leased to Prime Minister Irakli Gharabashvili’s wife, Nunu Tamazashvili.

23/01/2022

Armenian president resigns

President Armen Sarkissian issued a statement announcing his resignation late on Sunday.

Armenian president resigns

President Armen Sarkissian issued a statement announcing his resignation late on Sunday.

21/01/2022

Abkhazia bans EU–UN confidence building programme

Foreign Minister Inal Ardzinba accused the COBERM programme of promoting the goals of the Georgian Government.

Abkhazia bans EU–UN confidence building programme

Foreign Minister Inal Ardzinba accused the COBERM programme of promoting the goals of the Georgian Government.

18/01/2022

Armenian PM wins case against Armenia in Strasbourg court

Pashinyan sued Armenia in 2010 over his arrest and conviction following the deadly 2008 crackdown on anti-government protesters. 

Armenian PM wins case against Armenia in Strasbourg court

Pashinyan sued Armenia in 2010 over his arrest and conviction following the deadly 2008 crackdown on anti-government protesters. 

17/01/2022

Neighbours claim IDP jumped to his death over ‘unlivable’ housing in Tbilisi

Residents of a dilapidated former sanitorium labelled government claims that Zurab Chichoshvili’s death was an accident ‘shameful’ and ‘immoral’.

Neighbours claim IDP jumped to his death over ‘unlivable’ housing in Tbilisi

Residents of a dilapidated former sanitorium labelled government claims that Zurab Chichoshvili’s death was an accident ‘shameful’ and ‘immoral’.

14/01/2022

Azerbaijani prosecutor: ‘No evidence’ that Tofig Yagublu beaten

Despite photos showing severe injuries, the prosecutor’s office dismissed the Azerbaijani activist’s request for a criminal investigation. 

Azerbaijani prosecutor: ‘No evidence’ that Tofig Yagublu beaten

Despite photos showing severe injuries, the prosecutor’s office dismissed the Azerbaijani activist’s request for a criminal investigation. 

13/01/2022

MagtiCom technicians go on strike in Georgia

Nearly 300 technicians responsible for installing and repairing phone and internet lines are demanding better wages to keep up with rising inflation.

MagtiCom technicians go on strike in Georgia

Nearly 300 technicians responsible for installing and repairing phone and internet lines are demanding better wages to keep up with rising inflation.

12/01/2022

Four killed in renewed clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan 

Armenia reports three soldiers killed, two wounded, and Azerbaijan one soldier killed.

Four killed in renewed clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan 

Armenia reports three soldiers killed, two wounded, and Azerbaijan one soldier killed.

TBC bank founder and Georgian opposition leader found guilty of fraud

Mamuka Khazaradze was convicted but spared jail along with two others over transactions carried out almost 12 years ago.

TBC bank founder and Georgian opposition leader found guilty of fraud

Mamuka Khazaradze was convicted but spared jail along with two others over transactions carried out almost 12 years ago.