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Georgia gripped by investigation into death of young footballer 

The case has received non-stop coverage in the Georgian media over the past month, with journalistic investigations by major tv channels. 

Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections

Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.

Azerbaijani opposition hit with new arrests following Aliyev speech

Six opposition activists were arrested after President Aliyev voiced a need to ‘resolve the issue’ of the opposition after a pro-war rally on Tuesday.

Armenia’s missing shepherd reappears in Azerbaijan 

The shepherd, who had been missing for a week, appeared in a video broadcast by Azerbaijani state television denouncing Armenia.

Thousands of pro-war protesters rally in Azerbaijan

Thousands gathered in central Baku last night calling for an escalation of the conflict with Armenia.

Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues for third day

The border clashes which began on Sunday have so far left fifteen people dead including one civilian.

Gunfire and shelling as clashes erupt on Armenian–Azerbaijani border

Three are reported to have been killed, and 10 injured from clashes that began on Sunday and continued into Monday.  

Georgian basketballer faces backlash for joining Russian club

The controversy around Shengelia is part of a growing movement demanding that famous Georgians avoid Russia. 

Frontera employee reportedly takes own life after ‘not being paid for 14 months’ 

The American oil and gas company has a controversial history in Georgia, including labour disputes and a falling-out with the government.

Activists in Armenia raise the alarm over oil-covered storks 

Environmentalists and the Ministry of Environment have accused fisheries of polluting the waters where the birds feed.