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21/12/2018

Head of Daghestani Gazprom branch arrested for overcharging consumers

Vladimir Anastasov was reportedly detained by the FSB while trying to board a flight to Ukraine.

Head of Daghestani Gazprom branch arrested for overcharging consumers

Vladimir Anastasov was reportedly detained by the FSB while trying to board a flight to Ukraine.

‘Almost 40% of Georgians’ borrow money to pay utility bills

Energy poverty affects many in Georgia, a recent study conducted by World Experience for Georgia has found. It says almost 40% of population borrow money to pay utility bills.

‘Almost 40% of Georgians’ borrow money to pay utility bills

Energy poverty affects many in Georgia, a recent study conducted by World Experience for Georgia has found. It says almost 40% of population borrow money to pay utility bills.

18/12/2018

Five Georgian officials convicted over Robakidze killing cover-up

The verdict came after over a decade of campaigning by the victim’s family and rights groups over the 2004 murder 19-year-old Buta Robakidze by police.

Five Georgian officials convicted over Robakidze killing cover-up

The verdict came after over a decade of campaigning by the victim’s family and rights groups over the 2004 murder 19-year-old Buta Robakidze by police.

17/12/2018

Iranian ambassador says there is ‘need to revisit’ Iran-Georgia visa agreement

The move comes after large numbers of Iranians were denied entry to Georgia as well as reports of border guards ‘disrespecting’ the Islamic headscarf.

Iranian ambassador says there is ‘need to revisit’ Iran-Georgia visa agreement

The move comes after large numbers of Iranians were denied entry to Georgia as well as reports of border guards ‘disrespecting’ the Islamic headscarf.

16/12/2018

Clashes on road to Telavi as police block protesters from Georgian presidential inauguration

Police blocked off the roads to the city for ‘security reasons’ allowing only invited guests through.

Clashes on road to Telavi as police block protesters from Georgian presidential inauguration

Police blocked off the roads to the city for ‘security reasons’ allowing only invited guests through.

14/12/2018

Queer people in Georgia ‘completely defenceless’ against domestic violence

‘Queer people are likely to refrain from reaching out to law enforcement officials’, study says.

Queer people in Georgia ‘completely defenceless’ against domestic violence

‘Queer people are likely to refrain from reaching out to law enforcement officials’, study says.

13/12/2018

Suspect in Daghestani newspaper founder murder convicted on drug and weapon charges

Magomed Khazamov is one of the official suspects in the 2011 killing of Chernovik founder Khadzhimurad Kamalov.

Suspect in Daghestani newspaper founder murder convicted on drug and weapon charges

Magomed Khazamov is one of the official suspects in the 2011 killing of Chernovik founder Khadzhimurad Kamalov.

Activist killed as grenade blast rocks Ingush shopping centre

Authorities say two people including one opposition activist were killed in ‘return fire’ after detonating a grenade in Nazran.

Activist killed as grenade blast rocks Ingush shopping centre

Authorities say two people including one opposition activist were killed in ‘return fire’ after detonating a grenade in Nazran.

11/12/2018

Georgian nationalists ‘block foreigners from public service hall’

Authorities questioned several conservative leaders for stopping foreigners on a discriminatory basis and say they have opened an investigation

Georgian nationalists ‘block foreigners from public service hall’

Authorities questioned several conservative leaders for stopping foreigners on a discriminatory basis and say they have opened an investigation

10/12/2018

Pashinyan block wins landslide in Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections

The former ruling Republican Party did not pass the 5% threshold to gain seats in parliament.

Pashinyan block wins landslide in Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections

The former ruling Republican Party did not pass the 5% threshold to gain seats in parliament.

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