22/06/2018
Georgian Church slams ‘drug legalisation’
The Church said it is considering denying religious rituals to Orthodox Christians who die of an overdose.
Georgian Church slams ‘drug legalisation’
The Church said it is considering denying religious rituals to Orthodox Christians who die of an overdose.
21/06/2018
Bakhtadze appointed Georgian PM after grilling from MPs
The new PM faced questions over a possibly illegal donation to the now-opposition UNM party in 2012 and why he left certain information out of his CV.
Bakhtadze appointed Georgian PM after grilling from MPs
The new PM faced questions over a possibly illegal donation to the now-opposition UNM party in 2012 and why he left certain information out of his CV.
Armenia cracks down on ‘thieves-in-law’
The authorities released footage appearing to show large amounts of weapons, ammunition, and drugs being confiscated during raids on Wednesday.
Armenia cracks down on ‘thieves-in-law’
The authorities released footage appearing to show large amounts of weapons, ammunition, and drugs being confiscated during raids on Wednesday.
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.