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6/09/2018

Khorava Street murder commission accuses officials of cover-up

Parliament’s commission into the Tbilisi school stabbings concluded investigators acted to protect a high-ranking official and his relatives.

Khorava Street murder commission accuses officials of cover-up

Parliament’s commission into the Tbilisi school stabbings concluded investigators acted to protect a high-ranking official and his relatives.

5/09/2018

Georgian activist detained after smoking cannabis live on air

The Interior Ministry announced new planned restrictions after Giga Makarashvili lit a cannabis joint live on air.

Georgian activist detained after smoking cannabis live on air

The Interior Ministry announced new planned restrictions after Giga Makarashvili lit a cannabis joint live on air.

Protest in Tbilisi against ‘Russian propagandist forum’

Dozens gathered outside the Vere Palace Hotel staging a performance with Georgian cuisine and music in protest at the Russian state funded event.

Protest in Tbilisi against ‘Russian propagandist forum’

Dozens gathered outside the Vere Palace Hotel staging a performance with Georgian cuisine and music in protest at the Russian state funded event.

4/09/2018

Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms

Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.

Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms

Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.

Georgian Labour Party leader ‘stages fake interview’ with street vendor

Shalva Natelashvili summoned journalists to meet a ‘struggling fruit and vegetables seller’ who later turned out to be a party activist.

Georgian Labour Party leader ‘stages fake interview’ with street vendor

Shalva Natelashvili summoned journalists to meet a ‘struggling fruit and vegetables seller’ who later turned out to be a party activist.

3/09/2018

Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia

Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.

Neo-Nazi leader arrested on gun charges in Georgia

Giorgi Chelidze, leader of the Nationalist Socialist Movement — National Unity of Georgia, faces 3–6 years in prison if convicted.

31/08/2018

Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana

The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.

Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana

The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.

President under fire for refusing to nominate new Georgian Supreme Court head

Critics warned the move could allow a ‘dominant group of judges’ on the High Council of Justice strengthen their grip over the judiciary.

President under fire for refusing to nominate new Georgian Supreme Court head

Critics warned the move could allow a ‘dominant group of judges’ on the High Council of Justice strengthen their grip over the judiciary.

Jehovah’s Witness on trial for ‘extremism’ in Kabardino-Balkaria

Yury Zalipayev faces up to five years in prison for ‘inciting religious hatred’ and ‘calling to extremist activity’ if convicted.

Jehovah’s Witness on trial for ‘extremism’ in Kabardino-Balkaria

Yury Zalipayev faces up to five years in prison for ‘inciting religious hatred’ and ‘calling to extremist activity’ if convicted.

30/08/2018

Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award

While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.

Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award

While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.