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Man arrested and hostages released after standoff in Tbilisi bank

All 11 hostages were freed unharmed following a standoff on Tsereteli Avenue that lasted several hours.

Man arrested and hostages released after standoff in Tbilisi bank

All 11 hostages were freed unharmed following a standoff on Tsereteli Avenue that lasted several hours.

Hostage-taker remains at large after evading police in Zugdidi

Coming 10 days before the election, the incident has fueled partisanship and a political fistfight near the hostage crisis location.

Hostage-taker remains at large after evading police in Zugdidi

Coming 10 days before the election, the incident has fueled partisanship and a political fistfight near the hostage crisis location.

Armed man takes hostages in Zugdidi bank

The hostage taker is demanding $500,000 and evacuation by helicopter for the release of the hostages.

Armed man takes hostages in Zugdidi bank

The hostage taker is demanding $500,000 and evacuation by helicopter for the release of the hostages.

Two killed in inter-communal shootout in eastern Armenia

The gunfight took place on a street in Gavar, the provincial capital of Gegharkunik Province.

Two killed in inter-communal shootout in eastern Armenia

The gunfight took place on a street in Gavar, the provincial capital of Gegharkunik Province.

Former Marneuli Mayor acquitted of inhumane and degrading treatment

Temur Abazov was charged in 2018 after videos emerged appearing to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise to officials.

Former Marneuli Mayor acquitted of inhumane and degrading treatment

Temur Abazov was charged in 2018 after videos emerged appearing to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise to officials.

Georgian street children are ‘used as shields’ in crimes

According to a study by UNICEF, there are places in Georgia known for criminal activities that involve children, but untouched by authorities.

Georgian street children are ‘used as shields’ in crimes

According to a study by UNICEF, there are places in Georgia known for criminal activities that involve children, but untouched by authorities.

MPs grill investigators over Khorava Street murders

A parliamentary commission is probing allegations the investigation into the murders was mishandled.

MPs grill investigators over Khorava Street murders

A parliamentary commission is probing allegations the investigation into the murders was mishandled.

UNM officially joins anti-government protests in Tbilisi

UNM MP Nika Melia addressed crowds gathered outside parliament after meeting with protest leaders and said a plan would be announced on Sunday.

UNM officially joins anti-government protests in Tbilisi

UNM MP Nika Melia addressed crowds gathered outside parliament after meeting with protest leaders and said a plan would be announced on Sunday.

Georgia’s chief prosecutor resigns amidst mass protests

Protests were sparked by a ‘compromised investigation’ into the fatal stabbing of two teenagers outside a school in Tbilisi in December.

Georgia’s chief prosecutor resigns amidst mass protests

Protests were sparked by a ‘compromised investigation’ into the fatal stabbing of two teenagers outside a school in Tbilisi in December.

Tbilisi court partially acquits teenagers of fatal school stabbings

The murder of Davit Saralidze remains unsolved after the court ruled neither defendant was responsible for his death.

Tbilisi court partially acquits teenagers of fatal school stabbings

The murder of Davit Saralidze remains unsolved after the court ruled neither defendant was responsible for his death.