26/02/2018
EU ‘gravely concerned’ at death in custody in South Ossetia
A Georgian citizen and former soldier died in custody on 23 February, according to the authorities in South Ossetia, after ‘falling down the stairs’.
EU ‘gravely concerned’ at death in custody in South Ossetia
A Georgian citizen and former soldier died in custody on 23 February, according to the authorities in South Ossetia, after ‘falling down the stairs’.
23/02/2018
1,300 workplace deaths and injuries in Georgia since 2010
Data obtained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs shows that in 2010–2017, 359 people were killed and 984 injured in workplace accidents.
1,300 workplace deaths and injuries in Georgia since 2010
Data obtained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs shows that in 2010–2017, 359 people were killed and 984 injured in workplace accidents.
Georgian PM ‘shares concern’ at top judges appointments
Some judges appointed to the High Council of Justice have faced criticism for past rulings, while one ‘wrote homophobic comments on Facebook’.
Georgian PM ‘shares concern’ at top judges appointments
Some judges appointed to the High Council of Justice have faced criticism for past rulings, while one ‘wrote homophobic comments on Facebook’.
Georgian citizen dies in custody in South Ossetia
Georgian officials blamed Russia for his death, condemning his ‘illegal detention’ and calling for an immediate investigation.
Georgian citizen dies in custody in South Ossetia
Georgian officials blamed Russia for his death, condemning his ‘illegal detention’ and calling for an immediate investigation.
22/02/2018
Journalists barred from Yerevan Council after reporting attack on female councillors
Two opposition party councillors were attacked last week and thrown out of the council by male councillors from the ruling Republican Party.
Journalists barred from Yerevan Council after reporting attack on female councillors
Two opposition party councillors were attacked last week and thrown out of the council by male councillors from the ruling Republican Party.
21/02/2018
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
South Ossetian journalist ‘under pressure’ from authorities
Irina Kelekhsayeva says she was asked to quit her job after reporting on a ‘disagreement’ between the South Ossetian leader and a Russian investor.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Georgian PM says media ‘untouchable’ after TV stations accuse government of pressure
Both Iberia TV and TV Pirveli have accused the government of coercion.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
Parliament overrides president’s veto on controversial GPB law
Parliament voted on 21 February to adopt the original draft 83 votes to 13, rejecting the president’s proposed changes.
20/02/2018
Georgian police issue restraining orders against ‘domestic violence victim’
Police issued two restraining orders against a woman after the family of her ‘abusive’ ex-husband complained her Facebook posts were offensive.
Georgian police issue restraining orders against ‘domestic violence victim’
Police issued two restraining orders against a woman after the family of her ‘abusive’ ex-husband complained her Facebook posts were offensive.
19/02/2018
Six dead in ‘IS’ church shooting in Daghestan
A man opened fire on parishioners as they left Church celebrations in the city of Kizlyar.
Six dead in ‘IS’ church shooting in Daghestan
A man opened fire on parishioners as they left Church celebrations in the city of Kizlyar.