Georgian Supreme Court nominees confirmed despite ‘stink bomb’ in parliament
The controversial vote on Thursday came amidst protest rallies and arrests and journalists forcibly removed from a committee hearing.
Georgian opposition lawmaker suspended from parliament
Parliament voted to suspend Nika Melia after he was convicted in a 7-year abuse of power investigation.
Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan
A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.
Armenian Constitutional Court judges offered early retirement
Parliament passed a bill that would give pensions equivalent to their current salaries to members who voluntarily stand down.
Georgian shepherd shot and wounded by Azerbaijani border guards
The Azerbaijani Border Service said that border guards fired shots in order to defend themselves from shepherd’s dogs.
‘Anti-UNM’ tents set up outside Georgian parliament
Anti-opposition activists were embroiled in a fistfight with anti-government protesters after setting up the tents.
‘Multi-member constituencies’ proposed as Georgian Dream– opposition talks restart
As street protests continue in Georgia, the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition said they were ‘considering’ the new proposals.
Armenian Deputy Education Minister charged in corruption case
Gevorg Loretsyan has been arrested along with his driver for allegedly granting government contracts for sportswear in exchange for a bribe.
Journalists from Adjara’s public broadcaster protest ‘interference’ from new director
Journalists claimed their editorial independence is under threat.
Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan indicted for corruption
Sargsyan is accused of embezzling around ֏490 million ($1 million) as part of a programme of state fuel subsidies to farmers in 2013.