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17/09/2018

Armenian news site raided by police in wiretapping case

The search of Yerevan.Today’s offices was connected to recordings of phone conversations between two top security chiefs which leaked online last week.

Armenian news site raided by police in wiretapping case

The search of Yerevan.Today’s offices was connected to recordings of phone conversations between two top security chiefs which leaked online last week.

14/09/2018

Top-level sackings at education ministry as Georgia unveils reforms

The education minister vowed to introduce a new model of national exams after firing the long-serving head of the National Exams Centre.

Top-level sackings at education ministry as Georgia unveils reforms

The education minister vowed to introduce a new model of national exams after firing the long-serving head of the National Exams Centre.

Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan

The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.

Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan

The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.

13/09/2018

Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans

Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.

Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans

Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.

12/09/2018

Armenian security service pressured judge according to wiretapped phone calls

The head of the National Security Service claimed to have ordered a judge to detain former president Robert Kocharyan.

Armenian security service pressured judge according to wiretapped phone calls

The head of the National Security Service claimed to have ordered a judge to detain former president Robert Kocharyan.

Daghestani village demands end to water extraction in ‘unique forest’

The National Guard were sent to the village of Samur in southern Daghestan as local residents demanded an end to drilling in the Samur Forest.

Daghestani village demands end to water extraction in ‘unique forest’

The National Guard were sent to the village of Samur in southern Daghestan as local residents demanded an end to drilling in the Samur Forest.

11/09/2018

Georgia may export cannabis

New plans announced by the Interior Ministry would allow licensed entities to produce and export cannabis.

Georgia may export cannabis

New plans announced by the Interior Ministry would allow licensed entities to produce and export cannabis.

10/09/2018

Backlash against zero-hour contracts at Georgian Public Broadcaster

As employees protested the decision, local rights groups have called for parliament to step in.

Backlash against zero-hour contracts at Georgian Public Broadcaster

As employees protested the decision, local rights groups have called for parliament to step in.

7/09/2018

Relatives of slain public figures in Karachay–Cherkessia demand senator be brought to justice for ordering killings

Relatives of Fral Shebzukhov and Aslan Zhukov, gunned down in 2010, are protesting what they say is a deliberately stalled investigation.

Relatives of slain public figures in Karachay–Cherkessia demand senator be brought to justice for ordering killings

Relatives of Fral Shebzukhov and Aslan Zhukov, gunned down in 2010, are protesting what they say is a deliberately stalled investigation.

Chechen ‘invasion’ sparks outrage in Ingushetia

Work on a remote mountain road in Chechnya near the border with Ingushetia has revived a territorial dispute between the two republics.

Chechen ‘invasion’ sparks outrage in Ingushetia

Work on a remote mountain road in Chechnya near the border with Ingushetia has revived a territorial dispute between the two republics.