Georgia
Explainer | What foreign nationals need to know about Georgia’s new labour laws
From 1 March, new rules for employing foreign nationals will begin, affecting both self-employed individuals and those on employment contracts.
Labour Rights
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Georgia
Analysis | Why did Georgia really phase out its public employment programme?
Social allowance remains Georgia’s only major social welfare pillar, with as much as 18% of the population enrolled in subsistence allowances.
Armenia
Armenian miners strike in demand for higher wages
The mining company has rejected raising wages, claiming a lack of capacity.
Labour Rights
Four hotel staff die after being electrocuted in Azerbaijan
One person was detained on charges of labour violations and negligence.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
A look back on Georgia’s 100-day theatre strike
Georgia’s theatres have been at the forefront of anti-government demonstrations — yet their strike still failed.
Azerbaijan
A generation under pressure — the future of activism in Azerbaijan
Despite the risks, a new generation of activists are continuing to raise their voices, from advocating for peace to protecting women’s rights.
Azerbaijan
Jailed Azerbaijani activist ‘almost beaten to death’ in prison
Yesterday, trade union activist Sara Rahimova said that Elvin Mustafayev, a jailed activist, was badly tortured in prison.
