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‘Life shouldn’t be a luxury’ — a Georgian woman’s struggle to afford life-saving cancer treatment

Despite partial government-funding for cancer treatment in Georgia, for society’s most vulnerable, the remaining costs can still be insurmountable.

‘Life shouldn’t be a luxury’ — a Georgian woman’s struggle to afford life-saving cancer treatment

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Despite partial government-funding for cancer treatment in Georgia, for society’s most vulnerable, the remaining costs can still be insurmountable.

Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban

With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed. 

Georgian gym-goers continue protests over COVID-19-related ban

With a large part of economy reopened after the nationwide state of emergency over COVID-19 outbreak, Georgian authorities keep fitness centres and pools closed. 

Police raid house of journalist with disabilities in Stavropol 

The authorities of Karachay-Cherkessia are investigating several news outlets critical of the government for ‘disseminating fake news’ about COVID-19.

Police raid house of journalist with disabilities in Stavropol 

The authorities of Karachay-Cherkessia are investigating several news outlets critical of the government for ‘disseminating fake news’ about COVID-19.

Armenia passes controversial property tax law despite state of emergency

The government came under fire both for the timing of the changes and over fears of gentrification. 

Armenia passes controversial property tax law despite state of emergency

The government came under fire both for the timing of the changes and over fears of gentrification. 

Voice | ‘People should not lose their sense of responsibility’

When Armenia confirmed its first case of COVID-19, Naira Stepanyan, a doctor specialising in infectious diseases, was the first to treat him.

Voice | ‘People should not lose their sense of responsibility’

When Armenia confirmed its first case of COVID-19, Naira Stepanyan, a doctor specialising in infectious diseases, was the first to treat him.

Opinion | Azerbaijan’s COVID-19 response: anything but adequate

By using the pandemic as cover to increase repression, Azerbaijani authorities have failed in their most basic duties.  

Opinion | Azerbaijan’s COVID-19 response: anything but adequate

By Arzu Geybulla

By using the pandemic as cover to increase repression, Azerbaijani authorities have failed in their most basic duties.  

The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Caucasus

The number of confirmed cases, deaths, and recoveries from around the Caucasus.

The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Caucasus

The number of confirmed cases, deaths, and recoveries from around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Uncertainty over Georgia resuming international tourism on 1 July

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Uncertainty over Georgia resuming international tourism on 1 July

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates |  Pashinyan: no patients left waiting for hospitalisation

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates |  Pashinyan: no patients left waiting for hospitalisation

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.