19/06/2018
Georgian PM candidate submits ‘temporary cabinet’ to parliament
The PM-designate also announced that he will cut the number of ministries from 14 to 11.
Georgian PM candidate submits ‘temporary cabinet’ to parliament
The PM-designate also announced that he will cut the number of ministries from 14 to 11.
18/06/2018
Armenian ‘hero’ general arrested for stealing military aid
Footage released of the search of his premises showed a large arsenal of weapons, a fleet of luxury cars, and a private zoo with tigers and bears.
Armenian ‘hero’ general arrested for stealing military aid
Footage released of the search of his premises showed a large arsenal of weapons, a fleet of luxury cars, and a private zoo with tigers and bears.
15/06/2018
Georgian Dream name political newcomer as candidate for PM
Recent polls suggest thirty-six-year-old acting Finance Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze was relatively unknown before his nomination.
Georgian Dream name political newcomer as candidate for PM
Recent polls suggest thirty-six-year-old acting Finance Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze was relatively unknown before his nomination.
Ingush man detained by FSB turns up dead
Witnesses and relatives say 30-year-old Ibragim Aliyev was beaten and forced to sign a document before being taken into custody.
Ingush man detained by FSB turns up dead
Witnesses and relatives say 30-year-old Ibragim Aliyev was beaten and forced to sign a document before being taken into custody.
14/06/2018
Three in Chiatura sew lips shut in protest at ‘police harassment’
Protesters are demanding the resignation of local police officials after an altercation on 26 May that resulted in nine arrests.
Three in Chiatura sew lips shut in protest at ‘police harassment’
Protesters are demanding the resignation of local police officials after an altercation on 26 May that resulted in nine arrests.
‘Terrorism’ investigation launched into father of slain Pankisi teen
Malkhaz Machalikashvili said that he and others had planned to blow themselves up at the State Security Service offices but changed their minds.
‘Terrorism’ investigation launched into father of slain Pankisi teen
Malkhaz Machalikashvili said that he and others had planned to blow themselves up at the State Security Service offices but changed their minds.
13/06/2018
Marneuli mayor and MP charged with inhuman treatment and assault
Charges were brought after videos posted online appeared to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise for insulting officials.
Marneuli mayor and MP charged with inhuman treatment and assault
Charges were brought after videos posted online appeared to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise for insulting officials.
Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian
Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.
Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian
Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.
Georgian PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns over ‘disagreements with Ivanishvili’
In his resignation speech the PM said he disagreed over ‘fundamental issues’ with several members of Georgian Dream including Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Georgian PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns over ‘disagreements with Ivanishvili’
In his resignation speech the PM said he disagreed over ‘fundamental issues’ with several members of Georgian Dream including Bidzina Ivanishvili.
12/06/2018
Azerbaijan ‘makes territorial gains’ in Nakhchivan
Despite widespread reports of Azerbaijani advances, Armenia’s government denies territorial losses and Azerbaijani authorities remain tight-lipped.
Azerbaijan ‘makes territorial gains’ in Nakhchivan
Despite widespread reports of Azerbaijani advances, Armenia’s government denies territorial losses and Azerbaijani authorities remain tight-lipped.