Protest in Tbilisi against ‘Russian propagandist forum’
Dozens gathered outside the Vere Palace Hotel staging a performance with Georgian cuisine and music in protest at the Russian state funded event.
Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms
Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.
Georgian Labour Party leader ‘stages fake interview’ with street vendor
Shalva Natelashvili summoned journalists to meet a ‘struggling fruit and vegetables seller’ who later turned out to be a party activist.
Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia
Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.
Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana
The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.
Jehovah’s Witness on trial for ‘extremism’ in Kabardino-Balkaria
Yury Zalipayev faces up to five years in prison for ‘inciting religious hatred’ and ‘calling to extremist activity’ if convicted.
Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award
While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.
Chechen blogger publicly challenges Kadyrov’s right hand
A recording of a phone call between Chechnya’s parliamentary chair and an exiled dissident blogger led to speculations over the former’s ambitions.
Angela Merkel concludes visits to Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
Merkel faced questions about Georgia’s Western ambitions, human rights in Azerbaijan, and suggested Georgians may soon be able to work in Germany.
Case opened against Karachay-Cherkessia revenue service head for ₽2.2 billion fraud
Khazret Nirov is suspect of ‘abuse of official powers’ which cost the state budget ₽2.2 billion ($34 million).