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.
Watchdogs fear new communications bill puts Georgian media freedom at risk
The state’s communications regulator has demanded a mandate to appoint ‘special managers’ to telecoms operators.
Austrian authorities probe murder of man identified as Kadyrov critic Mamikhan Umarov
Austrian authorities have detained two men allegedly involved in the killing.
Russian authorities conclude investigation into murder of Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper founder
Khadzhimurad Kamalov’s brother has insisted that the men accused of the murder are innocent.
Clothing photoshoot in Yerevan leads to homophobic uproar online
Queer rights activists have warned of attempts to whip-up homophobic hatred in an attempt to damage the government’s popularity.
Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban
With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed.
Azerbaijani oil workers told to ‘take pay cut or face dismissal’
Oil firm Bahar Energy, owned by a Cayman Islands-registered corporation, has been accused of ‘grossly violating’ labour legislation.
Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence
Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.