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24/07/2020

Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera

The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.

Georgian Government reverses course on cancelling contract with oil firm Frontera

The government said the move aimed to maintain Georgia’s reputation amidst a lobbying campaign by Frontera in Washington.

Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic

A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.

Average household income ‘almost halved’ in Georgia during the pandemic

A study by CRRC Georgia also found that around half of those who were employed reportedly lost a job during the pandemic.

23/07/2020

ECHR: Armenia’s former finance minister should receive immediate medical treatment

Gagik Khachatryan is currently in pre-trial detention for embezzlement and abuse of power. 

ECHR: Armenia’s former finance minister should receive immediate medical treatment

Gagik Khachatryan is currently in pre-trial detention for embezzlement and abuse of power. 

Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds

Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.

Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds

Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.

22/07/2020

Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut

The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Tkibuli miner self-harms in director’s office over salary cut

The miner said his salary had been cut from $290 to $97 per month after he was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Journalists demand resignation of Press Council head on Azerbaijan’s National Press Day

Around a dozen journalists marched in front of the Press Council building in Baku demanding the resignation of the Council’s head, Aflatun Amashov.

Journalists demand resignation of Press Council head on Azerbaijan’s National Press Day

Around a dozen journalists marched in front of the Press Council building in Baku demanding the resignation of the Council’s head, Aflatun Amashov.

21/07/2020

US House passes amendment putting military transfers to Azerbaijan in question

The amendment passed on Monday calls for greater congressional oversight of US military aid programmes.

US House passes amendment putting military transfers to Azerbaijan in question

The amendment passed on Monday calls for greater congressional oversight of US military aid programmes.

Georgia gripped by investigation into death of young footballer 

The case has received non-stop coverage in the Georgian media over the past month, with journalistic investigations by major tv channels. 

Georgia gripped by investigation into death of young footballer 

The case has received non-stop coverage in the Georgian media over the past month, with journalistic investigations by major tv channels. 

20/07/2020

Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections

Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.

Georgian Dream nominates just one woman as majoritarian for parliamentary elections

Nino Latsabidze, who will run in the Rustavi-Gardabani District, was the only woman out of 30 candidates.

17/07/2020

Azerbaijani opposition hit with new arrests following Aliyev speech

Six opposition activists were arrested after President Aliyev voiced a need to ‘resolve the issue’ of the opposition after a pro-war rally on Tuesday.

Azerbaijani opposition hit with new arrests following Aliyev speech

Six opposition activists were arrested after President Aliyev voiced a need to ‘resolve the issue’ of the opposition after a pro-war rally on Tuesday.

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