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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.

26/01/2018

‘Gülen-connected’ school manager loses asylum appeal in Georgia

Rights groups have previously urged the government not to extradite Mustafa Emre Çabuk to Turkey, where they say he would face injustice and torture.

‘Gülen-connected’ school manager loses asylum appeal in Georgia

Rights groups have previously urged the government not to extradite Mustafa Emre Çabuk to Turkey, where they say he would face injustice and torture.

Hundreds protest in Tbilisi in support of jailed actor

Demonstrators were demanding the release of Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili, who was sentenced to eight years on drug charges.

Hundreds protest in Tbilisi in support of jailed actor

Demonstrators were demanding the release of Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili, who was sentenced to eight years on drug charges.

25/01/2018

Death threats against Memorial staff in Daghestan after car set ablaze

An arson attack against the rights group’s car was followed by a warning: ‘next time, we’ll set fire to the office with you inside’.

Death threats against Memorial staff in Daghestan after car set ablaze

An arson attack against the rights group’s car was followed by a warning: ‘next time, we’ll set fire to the office with you inside’.

Taxi licensing ‘to become mandatory’ in Georgia

Plans by Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze to ‘improve taxi services’ by requiring licenses will be submitted to parliament.

Taxi licensing ‘to become mandatory’ in Georgia

Plans by Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze to ‘improve taxi services’ by requiring licenses will be submitted to parliament.