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10/07/2019

Ultraconservative and anti-Putin protesters face off as queer activists hold impromptu pride

Homophobic group faced off against anti-Putin protesters who demanded Interior Minister’s resignation.

Ultraconservative and anti-Putin protesters face off as queer activists hold impromptu pride

Homophobic group faced off against anti-Putin protesters who demanded Interior Minister’s resignation.

South Ossetian journalist accused of ‘slander and forgery’ acquitted by local court

The court has found Tamara Mearakishvili not guilty of charges of slander and falsely obtaining citizenship.

South Ossetian journalist accused of ‘slander and forgery’ acquitted by local court

The court has found Tamara Mearakishvili not guilty of charges of slander and falsely obtaining citizenship.

9/07/2019

Mothers of Daghestani detainees begin third week of ‘hunger strike’

The women say their sons were framed and tortured into giving false confessions.

Mothers of Daghestani detainees begin third week of ‘hunger strike’

The women say their sons were framed and tortured into giving false confessions.

8/07/2019

Tbilisi Pride cancelled after location leaks online

Tbilisi Pride was cancelled on Monday after the location of the event was leaked online.

Tbilisi Pride cancelled after location leaks online

Tbilisi Pride was cancelled on Monday after the location of the event was leaked online.

Georgia urges international community to react to vulgar tirade against Putin on Rustavi 2

Georgia’s Foreign Ministry called on the international community to ‘assess’ a rant against Russian President Vladimir Putin aired on Rustavi 2.

Georgia urges international community to react to vulgar tirade against Putin on Rustavi 2

Georgia’s Foreign Ministry called on the international community to ‘assess’ a rant against Russian President Vladimir Putin aired on Rustavi 2.

5/07/2019

Georgia toughens residency requirements for foreign citizens

The authorities say the new Georgian residency requirements are a bid to close a loophole enabling ‘residency reselling’.

Georgia toughens residency requirements for foreign citizens

The authorities say the new Georgian residency requirements are a bid to close a loophole enabling ‘residency reselling’.

4/07/2019

Georgian prosecutors probe opposition for ‘rebellion’

The authorities accuse UNM MP Nika Melia and others of attempting to overthrow the government through violence.

Georgian prosecutors probe opposition for ‘rebellion’

The authorities accuse UNM MP Nika Melia and others of attempting to overthrow the government through violence.

1/07/2019

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko transferred to house arrest 

The leader of local Circassian youth group Khabze is on trial on drug charges he insists are fabricated.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko transferred to house arrest 

The leader of local Circassian youth group Khabze is on trial on drug charges he insists are fabricated.

28/06/2019

Protesters in Tbilisi march to Ivanishvili’s residence to ‘interrupt his sleep’

In the eighth day of protests, anti-government campaign ‘Shame!’ insisted that only Ivanishvili had the power to make Gakharia go. 

Protesters in Tbilisi march to Ivanishvili’s residence to ‘interrupt his sleep’

In the eighth day of protests, anti-government campaign ‘Shame!’ insisted that only Ivanishvili had the power to make Gakharia go. 

27/06/2019

Tbilisi court dismisses ‘hate motivation’ in Safarov murder while jailing two for 15 years

Tbilisi City Court ruled that the murder of human rights activist Vitali Safarov, who was Jewish, was not a hate-motivated crime.

Tbilisi court dismisses ‘hate motivation’ in Safarov murder while jailing two for 15 years

Tbilisi City Court ruled that the murder of human rights activist Vitali Safarov, who was Jewish, was not a hate-motivated crime.