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Azerbaijan arrests journalists for ‘violating quarantine’

Three journalists critical of the authorities have been arrested in Azerbaijan for violating the country’s ‘special quarantine regime’.

‘Stay home or what happened to Italy will happen to us’ Georgian health official warns churchgoers

The warning comes as the Georgian Orthodox Church prepares to host thousands of worshippers overnight over Easter. 

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian health officials warn public health system may become overwhelmed

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Arayik Harutyunyan wins landslide victory in Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election

His opponent, Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan, urged voters not to go to the polls due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian PM says churches to remain open for Easter

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Georgian Government will not close churches — ‘especially on Easter’

As Easter celebrations approach, it emerged on Tuesday that an Orthodox priest had tested positive for the virus.

Coronavirus live updates | Orthodox priest in Tbilisi tests positive for COVID-19

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Former Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Okruashvili given 5 years for 20 June violence

Opposition groups say the verdict endangers a deal with the ruling Georgian Dream party to reform the electoral system together.

Coronavirus live updates | Nagorno-Karabakh declares emergency situation

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.