Russia bans agricultural imports from Abkhazia, accuses Georgia of ‘biological sabotage’
The ban concerns outbreaks of the brown marmorated stink bug, which have devastated crops in the western Caucasus in recent years.
Two women suing former Georgian Public Registry head for sexual harassment
Two women are suing Papuna Ugrekhelidze, who resigned on Tuesday after media pressure over a seperate allegation.
Georgia slams Russia for ‘being unconstructive’ at Geneva Talks
The parties failed to agree on a joint oral statement on the non-use of force.
Georgia expels Russian diplomat over UK nerve agent attack
Georgia has given the diplomat 7 days to leave, joining at least 26 countries in the wake of the Skripal attack.
Miners demonstrate in Chiatura for ‘dignified working conditions’
Miners were demanding higher pay, collective contracts, and safe working conditions.
Drug decriminalisation on hold in Georgia as officials submit controversial new draft
The new bill has faced backlash from activists and rights groups, who say it does not address the problems with the country’s drug policy.
Head of Georgian Public Registry resigns over sexual harassment allegations
Papuna Ugrekhelidze has been accused of harassing at least two former or current employees.
Borjomi council impeaches head
Zaza Chachanidze from the Alliance of Patriots was impeached in a row over the council’s refusal to sign off on pay rises at the mayor’s office.
Memorial’s Daghestani head attacked in Makhachkala
The head of the Russian rights group’s local office was attacked outside his home and remains in hospital.
Armenian woman ‘forcibly detained and abused’ by Stepanakert Police
Asya Khachatryan accuses officers of cursing at, threatening her, and slapping her in the face, because she smokes and has blue hair.