As COVID-19 numbers stabilise Armenia goes back to school
Armenia’s schools open their doors for the first time since March, but under a list of harsh new restrictions.
School cancelled in major cities after massive COVID-19 spike in Georgia
Authorities are wary of reimposing a lockdown and ‘don’t plan’ to introduce ‘strict economic restrictions’.
Azerbaijan seeks arrest of critics abroad
Azerbaijan has applied for Interpol red notices against seven people known for their criticism of the government.
Chechen government critic sodomises self with bottle in apology video
The video was of a man claiming to be the administrator of a Telegram channel that posts about human rights abuses.
Tbilisoba cancelled as Georgia announces new COVID-19 restrictions
The last two days have marked a 48-hour record for the number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia.
OC Media contributor detained as police disperse Tofig Yagublu solidarity protest in Baku
Bahruz Samadov is among several protesters to be arrested at a demonstration in support of the hunger-striking opposition leader.
Families of Armenia’s 1 March massacre victims boycott court
The proceedings, in which ex-President Robert Kocharyan stands accused of ‘overthrowing the constitutional order’, have been derided as overly long and ‘without content’.
Georgia records highest daily rise in COVID-19 as fears grow of second emergency state
The Director of Tbilisi’s Infectious Diseases Hospital has warned that anti-coronavirus measures could be reinstated if the numbers continue to rise.
Georgia reduces quarantine to 8 days
Quarantine has been imposed over self-isolation for the vast majority of Georgians returning to the country.
Saakashvili named candidate for PM
Saakashvili faces arrest if he returns to Georgia following his conviction in absentia for abuse of office.