3/12/2021
Armenia: Get the jab or pay up
Unvaccinated public and private sector employees will be mandated to take a PCR test every week, which they will have to pay for out-of-pocket.
Georgia’s evergreen COVID-passport vexes vaccination advocates
Critics fear the latest version of Georgia’s COVID passport, meant for domestic use, does little to push those hesitant to get vaccinated.
2/12/2021
Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli
Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.
Dozens arrested in Baku during protest demanding release of Saleh Rustamli
Opposition activist Tofig Yagublu said he had been beaten and tortured by police after his arrest.
1/12/2021
Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife
Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife
Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
30/11/2021
Kaladze announces all-man cabinet for Tbilisi
The mayor’s spokesperson defended the lack of women, stating that the men nominated had 'fulfilled their duty honestly over the last four years’.
Kaladze announces all-man cabinet for Tbilisi
The mayor’s spokesperson defended the lack of women, stating that the men nominated had 'fulfilled their duty honestly over the last four years’.
29/11/2021
Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance
For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges
Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance
For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges
Prominent Azerbaijani opposition figure to escalate hunger strike amid grave health concerns
Doctors have reportedly said that Saleh Rustamli may suffer ‘irreversible’ organ damage.
Prominent Azerbaijani opposition figure to escalate hunger strike amid grave health concerns
Doctors have reportedly said that Saleh Rustamli may suffer ‘irreversible’ organ damage.
Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content
Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.
Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content
Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.
27/11/2021
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to bilateral commission in Sochi summit
According to Vladimir Putin, the commission will be ready before the end of the year.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to bilateral commission in Sochi summit
According to Vladimir Putin, the commission will be ready before the end of the year.
26/11/2021
Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years
A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management.
Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years
A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management.