Georgia
Reports of arrests as Georgian protests continue amidst Easter celebrations
At least two protesters were reportedly arrested on Sunday in Tbilisi.
Georgia
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South Ossetia–Russia Relations
Putin pledges $12,000 for every school in South Ossetia for Victory Day celebrations
Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Presidential Administration, Sergei Kiriyenko, arrived in South Ossetia during Easter celebrations.
Georgia
Georgia tightens drug laws, introduces ‘mandatory treatment’ and penalties for avoiding drug tests
The changes were criticised as ineffective and politically motivated.
Georgia–EU Relations
Georgian Dream moves to downplay importance of EU visa-free travel
The comments come as the EU’s moves to update the mechanism for suspending visa-free travel to third countries.
Armenia
South Caucasus deputy foreign ministers stress ‘untapped cooperation’ during Tbilisi meeting
It was the first meeting to take place in such a format.
Georgia
Kobakhidze says ‘Saakashvili regime’ started August 2008 War on ‘orders’ from abroad
Kobakhidze said the blame for the war should not be put on Georgia as a whole, but rather the ‘regime’ of former President Mikheil Saakashvili.
Georgia
Georgia’s Interior Ministry submits new amendments to migration law to parliament
The amendments mainly address foreigners who commit crimes or overstay, as well as the procedure to receive asylum.
