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23/12/2021

Ruling party boycotts Batumi City Council

The ruling party was a no-show at the session to appoint the council head.

Ruling party boycotts Batumi City Council

The ruling party was a no-show at the session to appoint the council head.

Criminal investigations follow Abkhazia protest violence

Another protest action in Abkhazia ended with the opposition's demands for constitutional reforms. 

Criminal investigations follow Abkhazia protest violence

Another protest action in Abkhazia ended with the opposition's demands for constitutional reforms. 

22/12/2021

Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme

Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.

Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme

Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.

Recriminations fly as Yerevan mayor replaced by city hall 

In his final speech, former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan has accused the ruling party of widespread attempts at abuse of power. 

Recriminations fly as Yerevan mayor replaced by city hall 

In his final speech, former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan has accused the ruling party of widespread attempts at abuse of power. 

Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions

The restrictions include raising the age limit for gambling to 25, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry.

Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions

The restrictions include raising the age limit for gambling to 25, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry.

Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him

The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.

Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him

The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.

21/12/2021

Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances

The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.

Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances

The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.

17/12/2021

Ruling party to oust ‘disloyal’ Yerevan mayor

Hayk Marutyan will likely be replaced by his current deputy, Hrachya Sargsyan. 

Ruling party to oust ‘disloyal’ Yerevan mayor

Hayk Marutyan will likely be replaced by his current deputy, Hrachya Sargsyan. 

16/12/2021

Georgia responsible for ‘unprecedented’ 2013 attack on queer activists, ECHR rules

The European Court found evidence of ‘official connivance, and even active participation in individual acts of prejudice’ on 17 May 2013.

Georgia responsible for ‘unprecedented’ 2013 attack on queer activists, ECHR rules

The European Court found evidence of ‘official connivance, and even active participation in individual acts of prejudice’ on 17 May 2013.

Guilty verdict in Khangoshvili killing as judge accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ 

A Berlin court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life in prison for the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian of Chechen origin.

Guilty verdict in Khangoshvili killing as judge accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ 

A Berlin court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life in prison for the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian of Chechen origin.