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31/01/2019

Daghestani prosecutors office to sue Makhachkala water company

The Prosecutor’s Office demanded the company and city authorities provide suburban residents with quality drinking water.

Daghestani prosecutors office to sue Makhachkala water company

The Prosecutor’s Office demanded the company and city authorities provide suburban residents with quality drinking water.

Child services blamed after 4-year-old ‘beat to death by mother’ in Tbilisi

Children’s rights groups blamed an ‘inefficient child protection system’ while social workers said they did not have enough resources.

Child services blamed after 4-year-old ‘beat to death by mother’ in Tbilisi

Children’s rights groups blamed an ‘inefficient child protection system’ while social workers said they did not have enough resources.

30/01/2019

Environmental activists celebrate win in 6-year battle against Vake Park hotel

Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that authorities had reached an agreement with the project’s investor to cancel the project.

Environmental activists celebrate win in 6-year battle against Vake Park hotel

Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that authorities had reached an agreement with the project’s investor to cancel the project.

Queer women in Russia’s North Caucasus ‘face sexual violence, forced marriage, and murder’

Homophobic and transphobic stigma adds another layer to women’s situations in the region.

Queer women in Russia’s North Caucasus ‘face sexual violence, forced marriage, and murder’

Homophobic and transphobic stigma adds another layer to women’s situations in the region.

28/01/2019

NDI: Air pollution top environmental concern in Georgia

New polling showed a growing awareness of environmental topics in Georgia, with the capital Tbilisi leading the way.

NDI: Air pollution top environmental concern in Georgia

New polling showed a growing awareness of environmental topics in Georgia, with the capital Tbilisi leading the way.

25/01/2019

Chechnya’s Daudov visits Daghestan for border talks

The talks come months after a land deal between Chechnya and Ingushetia led to mass protests in the latter.

Chechnya’s Daudov visits Daghestan for border talks

The talks come months after a land deal between Chechnya and Ingushetia led to mass protests in the latter.

Azerbaijan calls for ‘urgent measures’ after Karabakh veteran statue unveiled in Georgian village

Azerbaijan summoned the Georgian ambassador over the statue of the ethnic Armenian veteran, which was unveiled on Azerbaijan’s ‘Black January’.

Azerbaijan calls for ‘urgent measures’ after Karabakh veteran statue unveiled in Georgian village

Azerbaijan summoned the Georgian ambassador over the statue of the ethnic Armenian veteran, which was unveiled on Azerbaijan’s ‘Black January’.

Russian regions eye Chechnya’s gas debt write off

A reported $136 million write off has led politicians from other regions to call for similar measures across Russia.

Russian regions eye Chechnya’s gas debt write off

A reported $136 million write off has led politicians from other regions to call for similar measures across Russia.

24/01/2019

Georgian Wrestling head released on bail after ‘assaulting wrestler’

Charges were brought after footage was aired of the president of the National Wrestling Federation hitting a wrestler in the face with a metal object.

Georgian Wrestling head released on bail after ‘assaulting wrestler’

Charges were brought after footage was aired of the president of the National Wrestling Federation hitting a wrestler in the face with a metal object.

22/01/2019

Controversial supreme court nominees withdraw candidacy in Georgia

After widespread backlash over the nominations including from within the ruling party, Georgian Dream has promised to clear up nomination procedures.

Controversial supreme court nominees withdraw candidacy in Georgia

After widespread backlash over the nominations including from within the ruling party, Georgian Dream has promised to clear up nomination procedures.