4/09/2018
Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms
Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.
Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms
Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.
Georgian Labour Party leader ‘stages fake interview’ with street vendor
Shalva Natelashvili summoned journalists to meet a ‘struggling fruit and vegetables seller’ who later turned out to be a party activist.
Georgian Labour Party leader ‘stages fake interview’ with street vendor
Shalva Natelashvili summoned journalists to meet a ‘struggling fruit and vegetables seller’ who later turned out to be a party activist.
3/09/2018
Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia
Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.
Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia
Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.
31/08/2018
Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana
The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.
Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana
The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.
President under fire for refusing to nominate new Georgian Supreme Court head
Critics warned the move could allow a ‘dominant group of judges’ on the High Council of Justice strengthen their grip over the judiciary.
President under fire for refusing to nominate new Georgian Supreme Court head
Critics warned the move could allow a ‘dominant group of judges’ on the High Council of Justice strengthen their grip over the judiciary.
Jehovah’s Witness on trial for ‘extremism’ in Kabardino-Balkaria
Yury Zalipayev faces up to five years in prison for ‘inciting religious hatred’ and ‘calling to extremist activity’ if convicted.
Jehovah’s Witness on trial for ‘extremism’ in Kabardino-Balkaria
Yury Zalipayev faces up to five years in prison for ‘inciting religious hatred’ and ‘calling to extremist activity’ if convicted.
30/08/2018
Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award
While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.
Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award
While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.
Chechen blogger publicly challenges Kadyrov’s right hand
A recording of a phone call between Chechnya’s parliamentary chair and an exiled dissident blogger led to speculations over the former’s ambitions.
Chechen blogger publicly challenges Kadyrov’s right hand
A recording of a phone call between Chechnya’s parliamentary chair and an exiled dissident blogger led to speculations over the former’s ambitions.
28/08/2018
Angela Merkel concludes visits to Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
Merkel faced questions about Georgia’s Western ambitions, human rights in Azerbaijan, and suggested Georgians may soon be able to work in Germany.
Angela Merkel concludes visits to Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan
Merkel faced questions about Georgia’s Western ambitions, human rights in Azerbaijan, and suggested Georgians may soon be able to work in Germany.
27/08/2018
Case opened against Karachay-Cherkessia revenue service head for ₽2.2 billion fraud
Khazret Nirov is suspect of ‘abuse of official powers’ which cost the state budget ₽2.2 billion ($34 million).
Case opened against Karachay-Cherkessia revenue service head for ₽2.2 billion fraud
Khazret Nirov is suspect of ‘abuse of official powers’ which cost the state budget ₽2.2 billion ($34 million).