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3/06/2019

Teens from Daghestan accuse police of forcing them to swear oath to the Islamic State

Four detained teenagers accused security forces of forcing them to record the oath to the Islamic State at gunpoint.

Teens from Daghestan accuse police of forcing them to swear oath to the Islamic State

Four detained teenagers accused security forces of forcing them to record the oath to the Islamic State at gunpoint.

Court rules accomplice in Saralidze murder still unidentified

The Tbilisi Court of Appeals ruled that one of the killers of 16-year-old Davit Saralidze has not been identified by investigators.

Court rules accomplice in Saralidze murder still unidentified

The Tbilisi Court of Appeals ruled that one of the killers of 16-year-old Davit Saralidze has not been identified by investigators.

31/05/2019

High-level officials arrested in Adjara for embezzling money intended for the homeless

An ex–Batumi mayor and several deputy ministers are suspected of embezzling $460,000 intended to be spent on apartments for homeless people.

High-level officials arrested in Adjara for embezzling money intended for the homeless

An ex–Batumi mayor and several deputy ministers are suspected of embezzling $460,000 intended to be spent on apartments for homeless people.

Interior Ministry says holding Tbilisi Pride is ‘impossible’ in planned locations

The organisers of Georgia’s first ever queer pride vowed not change their plans.

Interior Ministry says holding Tbilisi Pride is ‘impossible’ in planned locations

The organisers of Georgia’s first ever queer pride vowed not change their plans.

30/05/2019

Anaklia port warns of ‘suspension’ after government briefly greenlights Poti port

Georgia’s Economy Minister said she didn’t know about the permit and fired the official who issued it.

Anaklia port warns of ‘suspension’ after government briefly greenlights Poti port

Georgia’s Economy Minister said she didn’t know about the permit and fired the official who issued it.

29/05/2019

Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’

The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.

Azerbaijani journalist sued for ‘filming election fraud’

The director of a Baku school filed a lawsuit against journalist Sevinj Vagifgizi for filming her during last year’s presidential election.

Georgian Dream official accused of sexual harassment by student

A 19-year-old student at Batumi’s Shota Rustaveli State University accused her lecturer, a member of the City Council, of asking for ‘daring selfies’

Georgian Dream official accused of sexual harassment by student

A 19-year-old student at Batumi’s Shota Rustaveli State University accused her lecturer, a member of the City Council, of asking for ‘daring selfies’

28/05/2019

Brown water flows from taps in Kabardino-Balkaria villages

Residents of the villages of Baksan District complain of chronic water supply problems.

Brown water flows from taps in Kabardino-Balkaria villages

Residents of the villages of Baksan District complain of chronic water supply problems.

24/05/2019

Student protest in Daghestan approaches third week

Students from the Daghestan State Pedagogical University are protesting against acting rector Aslan Radzhabov.

Student protest in Daghestan approaches third week

Students from the Daghestan State Pedagogical University are protesting against acting rector Aslan Radzhabov.

23/05/2019

Abkhazian president bows to opposition over election date

Following opposition protests, President Raul Khadzhimba urged parliament to approve a constitutional amendment to postpone the presidential election.

Abkhazian president bows to opposition over election date

Following opposition protests, President Raul Khadzhimba urged parliament to approve a constitutional amendment to postpone the presidential election.