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14/03/2018

Daghestani woman who returned from Syria sentenced to 8 years in prison

Muslimat Kurbanova, 25, is to serve her sentence in 13 years time, when her daughter turns 14.

Daghestani woman who returned from Syria sentenced to 8 years in prison

Muslimat Kurbanova, 25, is to serve her sentence in 13 years time, when her daughter turns 14.

Protesters rally against construction of big dams in Georgia

Dozens gathered in Tbilisi on Wednesday to rally against construction of dams in their regions.

Protesters rally against construction of big dams in Georgia

Dozens gathered in Tbilisi on Wednesday to rally against construction of dams in their regions.

13/03/2018

Georgian PM under fire after call for ‘direct dialogue with Abkhazians and Ossetians’

Opposition parties criticised the PM’s statement, Russa said it was ‘satisfied’, while the EU Ambassador said it ‘argues for sensible steps’.

Georgian PM under fire after call for ‘direct dialogue with Abkhazians and Ossetians’

Opposition parties criticised the PM’s statement, Russa said it was ‘satisfied’, while the EU Ambassador said it ‘argues for sensible steps’.

Catholic icons and prayer books burned in southern Georgia prayer house

The incident occured in a small Orthodox prayer house which is shared with Catholics, in the village of Vale in Samktskhe-Javakheti.

Catholic icons and prayer books burned in southern Georgia prayer house

The incident occured in a small Orthodox prayer house which is shared with Catholics, in the village of Vale in Samktskhe-Javakheti.

12/03/2018

Two detained in South Ossetia allowed to return to Tbilisi-controlled territory

Levan Kutashvili and Ioseb Pavliashvili were detained with Archil Tatunashvili, who died in custody ‘in unclear circumstances’.

Two detained in South Ossetia allowed to return to Tbilisi-controlled territory

Levan Kutashvili and Ioseb Pavliashvili were detained with Archil Tatunashvili, who died in custody ‘in unclear circumstances’.

Azerbaijan opposition parties protest snap presidential elections

The biggest Azerbaijani opposition groups held a rally against snap Presidential elections scheduled for 11 April.

Azerbaijan opposition parties protest snap presidential elections

The biggest Azerbaijani opposition groups held a rally against snap Presidential elections scheduled for 11 April.

9/03/2018

Feminists and transphobic protesters face off in Tbilisi

Homophobic protesters threw eggs and chanted ‘shame’ at a rally by the Women’s Movement, who were calling for more rights for transgender women.

Feminists and transphobic protesters face off in Tbilisi

Homophobic protesters threw eggs and chanted ‘shame’ at a rally by the Women’s Movement, who were calling for more rights for transgender women.

8/03/2018

Georgia’s parliament adopts labour safety law

All 88 MPs present voted in favour of the bill, in a plenary session on 7 March.

Georgia’s parliament adopts labour safety law

All 88 MPs present voted in favour of the bill, in a plenary session on 7 March.

5/03/2018

‘Secret meeting’ between Georgian broadcaster, TV regulator, and ruling party

The heads of the Georgian Public Broadcaster, state telecoms regulator, and PR for Georgian Dream ‘conspired to select member of board of trustees’.

‘Secret meeting’ between Georgian broadcaster, TV regulator, and ruling party

The heads of the Georgian Public Broadcaster, state telecoms regulator, and PR for Georgian Dream ‘conspired to select member of board of trustees’.

2/03/2018