7/02/2018
Daghestani ‘IS militant’s’ brother imprisoned and father detained
Shamil Nurmagomedov was sentenced to seven years in prison for sending money to his brother in Syria while their father has been detained.
Daghestani ‘IS militant’s’ brother imprisoned and father detained
Shamil Nurmagomedov was sentenced to seven years in prison for sending money to his brother in Syria while their father has been detained.
6/02/2018
Death threats against Armenian news editor for satirical cartoon
The director of MediaLab received death threats on social media, after publishing a cartoon mocking Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan.
Death threats against Armenian news editor for satirical cartoon
The director of MediaLab received death threats on social media, after publishing a cartoon mocking Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan.
5/02/2018
Aliyev announces snap presidential election in Azerbaijan
If re-elected for a fourth term in the election scheduled for April, Aliyev could remain in office until at least 2025.
Aliyev announces snap presidential election in Azerbaijan
If re-elected for a fourth term in the election scheduled for April, Aliyev could remain in office until at least 2025.
Protest after Georgia’s parliament postpones hearing on new labour law
Trade unions and rights groups have criticised the delay, calling on the government to act quickly to toughen labour safety rules.
Protest after Georgia’s parliament postpones hearing on new labour law
Trade unions and rights groups have criticised the delay, calling on the government to act quickly to toughen labour safety rules.
2/02/2018
EBRD to finance Nenskra dam in Svaneti
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved $214 million for the project in north-west Georgia, despite resistance from locals.
EBRD to finance Nenskra dam in Svaneti
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved $214 million for the project in north-west Georgia, despite resistance from locals.
1/02/2018
Fire in Daghestan market destroys 60 stalls
The fire in Kizilyurt engulfed an area covering 500 square metres, leaving dozens without jobs and businesses.
Fire in Daghestan market destroys 60 stalls
The fire in Kizilyurt engulfed an area covering 500 square metres, leaving dozens without jobs and businesses.
31/01/2018
RFE/RL fires Georgian head for ‘refusing to work with Rustavi 2’
Reports say staff at the Georgian service have been united in support of their former head, with bureau chief Marina Vashakmadze resigning in protest.
RFE/RL fires Georgian head for ‘refusing to work with Rustavi 2’
Reports say staff at the Georgian service have been united in support of their former head, with bureau chief Marina Vashakmadze resigning in protest.
30/01/2018
‘Fourteen injured’ in Tbilisi Metro collapse
Mayor Kakha Kaladze has vowed to ‘punish the culprits’ after the ceiling of the newly renovated Varketili Metro collapsed in the Georgian capital.
‘Fourteen injured’ in Tbilisi Metro collapse
Mayor Kakha Kaladze has vowed to ‘punish the culprits’ after the ceiling of the newly renovated Varketili Metro collapsed in the Georgian capital.
Georgian kindergarten agency responds to backlash over new menu
The new ‘healthier’ meals in Georgian kindergartens have been backed by the Kindergarten Agency and UNICEF in the face of backlash from parents.
Georgian kindergarten agency responds to backlash over new menu
The new ‘healthier’ meals in Georgian kindergartens have been backed by the Kindergarten Agency and UNICEF in the face of backlash from parents.
29/01/2018
Georgian internet giant Silknet ‘to acquire Geocell’
The for $153 million deal still needs the green light from the Georgian National Communications Commission.
Georgian internet giant Silknet ‘to acquire Geocell’
The for $153 million deal still needs the green light from the Georgian National Communications Commission.