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6/12/2021

Armenia’s ruling party wins big in largest municipal elections since 2016

Civil Contract won in two-thirds of municipalities, though not without some major upsets along the way.

Armenia’s ruling party wins big in largest municipal elections since 2016

Civil Contract won in two-thirds of municipalities, though not without some major upsets along the way.

3/12/2021

Armenia: Get the jab or pay up

Unvaccinated public and private sector employees will be mandated to take a PCR test every week, which they will have to pay for out-of-pocket.

Armenia: Get the jab or pay up

Unvaccinated public and private sector employees will be mandated to take a PCR test every week, which they will have to pay for out-of-pocket.

Georgia’s evergreen COVID-passport vexes vaccination advocates

Critics fear the latest version of Georgia’s COVID passport, meant for domestic use, does little to push those hesitant to get vaccinated.

Georgia’s evergreen COVID-passport vexes vaccination advocates

Critics fear the latest version of Georgia’s COVID passport, meant for domestic use, does little to push those hesitant to get vaccinated.

2/12/2021

Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli

Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.

Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli

Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.

1/12/2021

Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife

Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife

Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

30/11/2021

Kaladze announces all-man cabinet for Tbilisi

The mayor’s spokesperson defended the lack of women, stating that the men nominated had 'fulfilled their duty honestly over the last four years’.

Kaladze announces all-man cabinet for Tbilisi

The mayor’s spokesperson defended the lack of women, stating that the men nominated had 'fulfilled their duty honestly over the last four years’.

29/11/2021

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Prominent Azerbaijani opposition figure to escalate hunger strike amid grave health concerns

Doctors have reportedly said that Saleh Rustamli may suffer ‘irreversible’ organ damage.

Prominent Azerbaijani opposition figure to escalate hunger strike amid grave health concerns

Doctors have reportedly said that Saleh Rustamli may suffer ‘irreversible’ organ damage.

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

27/11/2021

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to bilateral commission in Sochi summit

According to Vladimir Putin, the commission will be ready before the end of the year.

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to bilateral commission in Sochi summit

According to Vladimir Putin, the commission will be ready before the end of the year.