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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.