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Georgia marks International Women’s Day with protests
Over 30 women led by the Georgian Women’s Movement held a performance against femicide in Tbilisi, while other groups held separate demonstrations.
Constitutional court approved final results of Azerbaijani elections
The Constitutional court also confirmed that election results at four constituencies will be cancelled.
New law to confiscate ‘illegally obtained’ property passes first vote in Armenia
If passed into legislation, the law will apply to anyone who has been indicted for a corruption-related crime.
Balkar community representatives criticise concert on Memorial Day
The private concert was organised to mark International Women’s Day.
Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed
After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.
Abkhazian opposition leader ‘poisoned again’
Aslan Bzhaniya had been similarly incapacitated before presidential elections in 2019.
Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko charged again
The Circassian activist and head of the public organisation Khabze was charged with possession of narcotics.
Video | Chiatura's sinking village
In the village of Shukruti, near the central Georgian mining city of Chiatura, people have had enough.
Borjomi mayor and city council head arrested for bribery
Georgia’s anti-corruption agency indicted the two for accepting ‘large’ and ‘exceptionally large’ bribes.
First Case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Armenia
The infected man was repatriated from Iran on 28 February.