25/02/2019
Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally
Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.
Baku authorities ‘systematically ban’ protests following January rally
Three protests have been declined authorisation since thousands took to Baku’s streets in January calling for the release of ‘political prisoners’.
Svans ‘swear on icons’ to oppose gold mine
Over 200 people gathered in the Georgian capital Tbilisi for a meeting in opposition to a gold mine in the Svan village of Ieli.
Svans ‘swear on icons’ to oppose gold mine
Over 200 people gathered in the Georgian capital Tbilisi for a meeting in opposition to a gold mine in the Svan village of Ieli.
22/02/2019
Georgian Dream loses constitutional majority as MPs leave party
Those leaving included Georgian Deam founding member Eka Beselia and Social Democrats deputy chair Beka Natsvlishvili.
Georgian Dream loses constitutional majority as MPs leave party
Those leaving included Georgian Deam founding member Eka Beselia and Social Democrats deputy chair Beka Natsvlishvili.
Georgia beefs up labour inspection department
Inspectors from the ‘more autonomous’ new department will have powers to inspect all workplaces without a court order or giving prior warning.
Georgia beefs up labour inspection department
Inspectors from the ‘more autonomous’ new department will have powers to inspect all workplaces without a court order or giving prior warning.
21/02/2019
TBC Bank chairs step down over money laundering investigation
The resignations followed a demand they go from the Georgian National Bank a week ago.
TBC Bank chairs step down over money laundering investigation
The resignations followed a demand they go from the Georgian National Bank a week ago.
20/02/2019
Georgia ‘likely to scrap’ most of controversial mountain road
The government says roads connecting Khevsureti with Tusheti and Pankisi are likely to be scrapped but a Juta–Roshka road is still going ahead.
Georgia ‘likely to scrap’ most of controversial mountain road
The government says roads connecting Khevsureti with Tusheti and Pankisi are likely to be scrapped but a Juta–Roshka road is still going ahead.
Tbilisi’s first queer pride announced for June
Organisers said they would not hold a festive march as ‘Georgian queer people have little to celebrate’ while far-right groups vowed to thwart it.
Tbilisi’s first queer pride announced for June
Organisers said they would not hold a festive march as ‘Georgian queer people have little to celebrate’ while far-right groups vowed to thwart it.
18/02/2019
Dozens protest in Batumi against ‘uncontrolled’ construction projects
Organisers described new residential high-rises in the city as ‘gruesome’ and ‘dysfunctional’ and leaving locals and tourists breathing polluted air.
Dozens protest in Batumi against ‘uncontrolled’ construction projects
Organisers described new residential high-rises in the city as ‘gruesome’ and ‘dysfunctional’ and leaving locals and tourists breathing polluted air.
15/02/2019
Georgian National Bank orders TBC to remove board leaders
The National Bank cited ‘violations’ of laws regulating conflicts of interest which were discovered in transactions from 2007–2008.
Georgian National Bank orders TBC to remove board leaders
The National Bank cited ‘violations’ of laws regulating conflicts of interest which were discovered in transactions from 2007–2008.
Georgia took ‘no steps’ for women’s empowerment in 2 years for EU AA
A group of leading civil society organisations have been assessing the government’s progress in its 2017-2020 EU Association Agenda.
Georgia took ‘no steps’ for women’s empowerment in 2 years for EU AA
A group of leading civil society organisations have been assessing the government’s progress in its 2017-2020 EU Association Agenda.