Georgian ultraconservative groups vow to prevent queer romance film premiere
The Georgian premiere for Swedish–Georgian co-production And Then We Danced is scheduled for Friday.
Far-right protestors disrupt modernist dance performance in Yerevan
The performers were called ‘satanic’ and attacked with green dye.
Georgian anti-gambling campaign kicks off with protest in Tbilisi
Protesters demanded the government take action against the gaming industry including banning gambling ads.
Azerbaijani opposition cancel rally fearing ‘government provocations’
In the days running up to Saturday’s planned protest, the government reportedly used several methods to apply pressure to prevent it.
Double arm amputee holds protest in Kabardino-Balkaria against ‘police violence’
Aslan Iritov picketed in front of the Investigative Committee protesting the lack of investigation into officers who ‘beat him and his family’.
Armenian authorities open criminal investigation into toxic mining spill
The spill on 17 October turned the River Voghji in southern Armenia’s Syunik Province a milky white colour.
Georgian archbishop accuses Patriarch Ilia II of ‘pederasty and sodomy’
The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Georgian Orthodox Church and the country.
Daghestani ex-prime minister and his deputy found guilty of embezzlement of $640,000 of state funds
The former government head of Daghestan and his deputy were found guilty of embezzling $640,000.
US House of Representatives recognises the Armenian Genocide
The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority with 405 to 11 in favour.
Azerbaijani queer sex workers ‘offered money to hold anti-opposition rally’
Several queer sex workers were reportedly offered money in different Baku police stations to hold a rally in support of the police.