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3/12/2019

Pro-government groups attack anti-government protesters in Georgia

Several people have been injured after attacks on protesters in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, and Zugdidi since Sunday.

Pro-government groups attack anti-government protesters in Georgia

Several people have been injured after attacks on protesters in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, and Zugdidi since Sunday.

29/11/2019

Azerbaijan to dissolve parliament and hold snap elections 

Some have speculated that the move is meant to strengthen the position of Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva.

Azerbaijan to dissolve parliament and hold snap elections 

Some have speculated that the move is meant to strengthen the position of Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Azerbaijan and Armenia conclude three-day journalist exchange

A three-day exchange between Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists was the first exchange of its kind in almost two decades.

Azerbaijan and Armenia conclude three-day journalist exchange

A three-day exchange between Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists was the first exchange of its kind in almost two decades.

Bidzina Ivanishvili suggests Georgians seek work abroad to tackle unemployment

The chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party expressed surprise at discontent over his party’s handling of unemployment.

Bidzina Ivanishvili suggests Georgians seek work abroad to tackle unemployment

The chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party expressed surprise at discontent over his party’s handling of unemployment.

Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill

The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.

Armenian Health Ministry unveils ‘comprehensive’ health insurance bill

The bill foresees enforcing mandatory health insurance in Armenia by implementing a six percent health income tax.

28/11/2019

Acquitted Daghestani police chief awarded compensation and public apology

Askhabali Zairbekov had accused investigators of obtaining testimony against him through torture.

Acquitted Daghestani police chief awarded compensation and public apology

Askhabali Zairbekov had accused investigators of obtaining testimony against him through torture.

27/11/2019

One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley

A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.

One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley

A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.

26/11/2019

Tbilisi protests again dispersed by water cannon as Georgian Dream mulls switch to fully majoritarian system

Riot police deployed the water cannon against protesters outside of Parliament in sub-zero temperatures. 

Tbilisi protests again dispersed by water cannon as Georgian Dream mulls switch to fully majoritarian system

Riot police deployed the water cannon against protesters outside of Parliament in sub-zero temperatures. 

Ingush journalist accused of drug possession released under house arrest

Rashid Maysigov worked for the Fortanga news site, created in the wake of protests against the land deal between Ingushetia and Chechnya.

Ingush journalist accused of drug possession released under house arrest

Rashid Maysigov worked for the Fortanga news site, created in the wake of protests against the land deal between Ingushetia and Chechnya.