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25/10/2021

Georgian PM ‘won’t allow’ compulsory vaccination

The countries top public health officials have warned the country is entering a fifth wave while pushing for mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

Georgian PM ‘won’t allow’ compulsory vaccination

The countries top public health officials have warned the country is entering a fifth wave while pushing for mandatory vaccination for certain groups.

Unnamed sources claim Armenia and Azerbaijan close signing new agreement

According to anonymous sources cited in Russian and Armenian news outlets, a trilateral meeting will be held in Moscow in early November.

Unnamed sources claim Armenia and Azerbaijan close signing new agreement

According to anonymous sources cited in Russian and Armenian news outlets, a trilateral meeting will be held in Moscow in early November.

Armenia’s Human Rights Defender faces off with government

Arman Tatoyan and ruling authorities have most recently exchanged barbs over Azerbaijan’s alleged construction of ‘engineering works’ on Armenian territory.

Armenia’s Human Rights Defender faces off with government

Arman Tatoyan and ruling authorities have most recently exchanged barbs over Azerbaijan’s alleged construction of ‘engineering works’ on Armenian territory.

22/10/2021

Georgia considers ban on political attack ads

The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign

Georgia considers ban on political attack ads

The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign

21/10/2021

Abkhazian veterans to hold ‘indefinite protests’ unless Interior Minister resigns

The demands follow a confrontation between police and a group of veterans several weeks ago.

Abkhazian veterans to hold ‘indefinite protests’ unless Interior Minister resigns

The demands follow a confrontation between police and a group of veterans several weeks ago.

Georgian and German authorities raid ‘scam’ call centre

Seven people in Georgia have been arrested as part of a joint Georgian-German investigation into scam call centres.

Georgian and German authorities raid ‘scam’ call centre

Seven people in Georgia have been arrested as part of a joint Georgian-German investigation into scam call centres.

ECHR rules Russia is guilty of abducting a Chechen government critic

The whereabouts of Salman Tepsurkayev, who was abducted over one year ago, are still unknown.

ECHR rules Russia is guilty of abducting a Chechen government critic

The whereabouts of Salman Tepsurkayev, who was abducted over one year ago, are still unknown.

Did Iran stop an Azerbaijani advance in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War?

The claim was first made public by an Azerbaijan-based military news outlet, then supported by comments from a Middle East Eye bureau chief. 

Did Iran stop an Azerbaijani advance in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War?

The claim was first made public by an Azerbaijan-based military news outlet, then supported by comments from a Middle East Eye bureau chief. 

Nika Melia presents coalition ‘shadow cabinet’ for Tbilisi

UNM chair Nika Melia named the leaders of the opposition Lelo, Girchi, and Droa parties as his candidates for deputy mayors.

Nika Melia presents coalition ‘shadow cabinet’ for Tbilisi

UNM chair Nika Melia named the leaders of the opposition Lelo, Girchi, and Droa parties as his candidates for deputy mayors.

20/10/2021

Prosecutors: Saakashvili ‘sneaked into Georgia in milk trailer’

Prosecutors say the former Georgian President illegally entered the country on the night of 28–29 September in the cargo and passenger ship Vilnius. 

Prosecutors: Saakashvili ‘sneaked into Georgia in milk trailer’

Prosecutors say the former Georgian President illegally entered the country on the night of 28–29 September in the cargo and passenger ship Vilnius.