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30/06/2021

Georgia’s embattled election head resigns

Tamar Zhvania’s resignation has been among the primary demands by the opposition ahead of local elections.

Georgia’s embattled election head resigns

Tamar Zhvania’s resignation has been among the primary demands by the opposition ahead of local elections.

29/06/2021

Georgia’s ‘clan of judges’ hits out at ‘foreign interference’

The US and EU have criticised the ongoing nomination of Supreme Court judges in spite of a deal with the opposition for reforms.

Georgia’s ‘clan of judges’ hits out at ‘foreign interference’

The US and EU have criticised the ongoing nomination of Supreme Court judges in spite of a deal with the opposition for reforms.

25/06/2021

Dispute over electoral reforms heats up as Georgian election looms

The dispute comes ahead of crucial local elections, the result of which will determine if snap parliamentary elections follow in 2022.

Dispute over electoral reforms heats up as Georgian election looms

The dispute comes ahead of crucial local elections, the result of which will determine if snap parliamentary elections follow in 2022.

24/06/2021

Tensions between Pashinyan and Armenian opposition remain after election 

A village head who supported the Armenian opposition during the election was reportedly beaten by a group of Pashinyan supporters.  

Tensions between Pashinyan and Armenian opposition remain after election 

A village head who supported the Armenian opposition during the election was reportedly beaten by a group of Pashinyan supporters.  

23/06/2021

Protesters in Nagorno-Karabakh call on president to resign

Nagorno-Karabakh president Arayik Harutyunyan said he would be ready to resign after undertaking political and public consultations.

Protesters in Nagorno-Karabakh call on president to resign

Nagorno-Karabakh president Arayik Harutyunyan said he would be ready to resign after undertaking political and public consultations.

21/06/2021

Nikol Pashinyan wins landslide in Armenia elections 

With 100% of the votes counted Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party received 54% of the vote.

Nikol Pashinyan wins landslide in Armenia elections 

With 100% of the votes counted Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party received 54% of the vote.

20/06/2021

Live updates | Pashinyan hails ‘steel revolution’

Live updates throughout the day from Amenia’s snap parliamentary elections.

Live updates | Pashinyan hails ‘steel revolution’

Live updates throughout the day from Amenia’s snap parliamentary elections.

19/06/2021

Armenians prepare to go to the polls in historic election

Polls show that the race is primarily between acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the country’s second president Robert Kocharyan. 

Armenians prepare to go to the polls in historic election

Polls show that the race is primarily between acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the country’s second president Robert Kocharyan. 

18/06/2021

ECHR finds Russia responsible for disappearance and death of Chechen man

Aslanbek Saidakhmadov was abducted by police on 3 August 2009. His fate remains unknown. 

ECHR finds Russia responsible for disappearance and death of Chechen man

Aslanbek Saidakhmadov was abducted by police on 3 August 2009. His fate remains unknown. 

Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre

The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.

Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre

The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.