27/01/2021
Chechen man hailed as unlikely hero of Russia’s Navalny protests
Footage of a 20-year-old Chechen student fighting off Moscow riot police has been widely shared on social media.
Child safe after hostage crisis in Yerevan resolved
The man surrendered to police after several hours of negotiation with Armenia’s Chief of Police.
25/01/2021
Anti-lockdown protesters call for end to ‘Canned Georgia’
There have been multiple protests since the Georgian Government announced that most lockdown measures would be extended until March.
Anti-lockdown protesters call for end to ‘Canned Georgia’
There have been multiple protests since the Georgian Government announced that most lockdown measures would be extended until March.
Gakharia’s support as PM skyrockets in new NDI poll
The Georgian Prime Minister saw his approval rating increase from 32% to 46%, with only 17% saying he was performing poorly.
Gakharia’s support as PM skyrockets in new NDI poll
The Georgian Prime Minister saw his approval rating increase from 32% to 46%, with only 17% saying he was performing poorly.
22/01/2021
‘Last emir’ of Caucasus Emirate in Chechnya killed
Experts say it’s too early to talk of an end to the armed conflict in the North Caucasus.
‘Last emir’ of Caucasus Emirate in Chechnya killed
Experts say it’s too early to talk of an end to the armed conflict in the North Caucasus.
Georgia blames former ‘senior officials’ for Davit Gareja border dispute
Critics argue the case is an attempt to discredit the opposition.
Georgia blames former ‘senior officials’ for Davit Gareja border dispute
Critics argue the case is an attempt to discredit the opposition.
Georgia delays reopening economy
Plans to lift coronavirus restrictions starting from 1 February will, for the most part, be delayed.
Georgia delays reopening economy
Plans to lift coronavirus restrictions starting from 1 February will, for the most part, be delayed.
21/01/2021
Strasbourg court rules Russia has ‘effective control’ over Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that following the 2008 August War, Russia has exercised ‘effective control’ over the two territories.
Strasbourg court rules Russia has ‘effective control’ over Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that following the 2008 August War, Russia has exercised ‘effective control’ over the two territories.
20/01/2021
Elderly ‘domik’ resident freezes to death in Armenia
The 70-year-old woman was living alone in a makeshift ‘domik’ home in the city of Gyumri.
Elderly ‘domik’ resident freezes to death in Armenia
The 70-year-old woman was living alone in a makeshift ‘domik’ home in the city of Gyumri.
19/01/2021
Bloggers arrested in ‘$3.5 million pyramid scheme’ in Kabardino-Balkaria
The authorities say the suspects scammed over 600 people from Kabardino-Balkaria and beyond.
Bloggers arrested in ‘$3.5 million pyramid scheme’ in Kabardino-Balkaria
The authorities say the suspects scammed over 600 people from Kabardino-Balkaria and beyond.