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18/07/2024

Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests 

Critics say that the law would be used to circumvent restrictions on property ownership by foreigners.

Apart-hotels bill passes first committee hearings in Abkhazia amidst protests 

Critics say that the law would be used to circumvent restrictions on property ownership by foreigners.

EU to move towards visa liberalisation for Armenia

The move comes as Armenia continues to seek closer ties with the West and to distance itself from Russia.

EU to move towards visa liberalisation for Armenia

The move comes as Armenia continues to seek closer ties with the West and to distance itself from Russia.

Georgian police face new misconduct allegations over ‘illegal’ detentions

An activist and a judge’s aide have accused police of illegally detaining them, threatening and assaulting them, and denying them access to lawyers.

Georgian police face new misconduct allegations over ‘illegal’ detentions

An activist and a judge’s aide have accused police of illegally detaining them, threatening and assaulting them, and denying them access to lawyers.

17/07/2024

Three Georgian opposition parties to unite ahead of elections

The groups aspire to become a new political centre to thwart Georgian Dream from achieving a majority.

Three Georgian opposition parties to unite ahead of elections

The groups aspire to become a new political centre to thwart Georgian Dream from achieving a majority.

Ivanishvili promises crackdown on opposition after elections

Ivanishvili named politicians such as Lelo leader Mamuka Khazaradze, President Salome Zourabichvili, and former PM Giorgi Gakharia.

Ivanishvili promises crackdown on opposition after elections

Ivanishvili named politicians such as Lelo leader Mamuka Khazaradze, President Salome Zourabichvili, and former PM Giorgi Gakharia.

16/07/2024

Georgian President takes foreign agent law to constitutional court

At least two appeals against the foreign agent bill are expected to be lodged. 

Georgian President takes foreign agent law to constitutional court

At least two appeals against the foreign agent bill are expected to be lodged. 

15/07/2024

Eighteen-year-old detained in Adygea on suspicion of planning attack on church

The arrest comes weeks after terrorist attacks killed at least 20 in Daghestan.

Eighteen-year-old detained in Adygea on suspicion of planning attack on church

The arrest comes weeks after terrorist attacks killed at least 20 in Daghestan.

Georgian Dream blames ‘Global War Party’ for attack on Trump

The ruling party has in recent months been putting forward conspiracy theories that a ‘Global War Party’ is plotting to involve Georgia in war.

Georgian Dream blames ‘Global War Party’ for attack on Trump

The ruling party has in recent months been putting forward conspiracy theories that a ‘Global War Party’ is plotting to involve Georgia in war.

12/07/2024

Daghestani man commits suicide in Austrian deportation centre

The unnamed man was reportedly accused of involvement in planning terrorist attacks in Europe. 

Daghestani man commits suicide in Austrian deportation centre

The unnamed man was reportedly accused of involvement in planning terrorist attacks in Europe. 

Baku court sentences Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian to 15 years imprisonment 

Rashid Beglaryan was charged with involvement in genocide and terrorism in Khojaly. 

Baku court sentences Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian to 15 years imprisonment 

Rashid Beglaryan was charged with involvement in genocide and terrorism in Khojaly.