#Georgia
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.
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.
South Ossetia’s mineral waters: hostage to politics
South Ossetia’s fledgling bottled water industry is struggling; international isolation is a problem, but so is exporting across the Russian border.
South Ossetia’s mineral waters: hostage to politics
By Gana YanovskayaSouth Ossetia’s fledgling bottled water industry is struggling; international isolation is a problem, but so is exporting across the Russian border.
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.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
Former Georgian officials ‘ordered murder’ of journalist
Konstantine Tsikhistavi reportedly confessed to taking part in the murder of journalist Giorgi Sanaia, and accused the authorities of a cover-up.
Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations
The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.
Georgian parliamentary committee ‘approves higher fines’ for labour safety violations
The government has come under increased pressure from labour groups to pursue ‘more effective’ reforms.
German MEP says Georgia should not extradite Çabuk
Member of the European Parliament Rebecca Harms warned Georgia would damage its reputation if Çabuk is extradited to Turkey.
German MEP says Georgia should not extradite Çabuk
Member of the European Parliament Rebecca Harms warned Georgia would damage its reputation if Çabuk is extradited to Turkey.