Issues

Georgia

Suspect detained in murder that caused riots in city of Akhalkalaki, Georgia

Georgia

August 09, 2020

Special forces are patrolling the city after the death of a 27-year-old local gave rise to riots and arson

Abkhazia

Abkhaz presidential aide rams through Russian border gate with car. Video

Abkhazia

August 09, 2020

Akhra Avidzba, a well-known presidential aide in Abkhazia, was not allowed to leave Russia because of his debts. In response, he simply rammed through the barriers at the border with his car.

What does responsible gambling mean?

August 08, 2020

How and why is Europebet changing up the rules of their games? A European version of gambling for the Georgian market

Abkhaz healthcare system may be “smothered” after opening border with Russia, doctors say

Coronavirus

August 05, 2020

Abkhaz prime minister accused doctors of being "alarmists"

Transgender women attacked in Tbilisi

LGBT in Caucasus

August 05, 2020

Man arrested for committing violence against transgender women in Tbilisi

ISFED: Anti-Western Facebook operation underway in Georgia

Georgia

August 04, 2020

Alt-info uses 34 disguised Facebook pages to circulate its publications

Azerbaijan lifts need for SMS permission to leave the house, but extends quarantine until August 31

Azerbaijan

August 04, 2020

Quarantine in Azerbaijan has been extended until August 31 due to an increase in cases of coronavirus infection, but people will be able to leave home without SMS permission

Citizens of Baku to remain stuck at home? No info on future as last day of strict quarantine approaches

Azerbaijan

August 03, 2020

As of August 3, Baku and 14 other cities and regions of Azerbaijan have spent six weeks living under a strict quarantine regime due to the coronavirus pandemic

Abkhazia opens borders to Russian tourists despite coronavirus fears

Abkhazia

August 01, 2020

From the evening of August 1, Abkhazia opened entry and exit to Russia without any restrictions, even a certificate of absence of coronavirus is not required

Eid al-Adha during quarantine in Azerbaijan: sheep to be sold online

Azerbaijan

July 30, 2020

Azerbaijanis will order sacrificial sheep online this year for the holiday of Eid al-Adha

Georgia: almost half of all "imported" covid-19 infections came from Russia

Coronavirus

July 29, 2020

The oldest patient was 90 years old, the youngest 9 months

Stuck abroad and unable to return to Azerbaijan — a blessing or a curse?

Coronavirus

July 29, 2020

“I was lucky not to be there” vs “I miss the warm wind”

MDF study: main levers of anti-Western propaganda in Georgia are fear, hopelessness

July 29, 2020

Anti-Western propaganda efforts have doubled in Georgia compared to 2016

53% of Georgians believe faith has protected people from coronavirus

Georgia

July 28, 2020

One in 10 Georgians believe the epidemic is connected to 5G technology.

NDI poll: 76% of Georgian respondents support EU membership, and 69% support NATO membership

July 28, 2020

11% of respondents support improving relations with Russia

Poor education, or the pandemic? Abkhazia admits all applicants into university

Coronavirus

July 28, 2020

The very low level of knowledge of those entering the university in Abkhazia caused an unusual decision to be made against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic - everyone who applied was admitted.

Georgian seasonal laborers will be able to work in Turkey

Coronavirus

July 27, 2020

The Georgian-Turkish border has been closed since March 16 due to the coronavirus outbreak

high school graduates, Armenian higher education, passing score, choice of profession, new rules for college admission

Armenian high school students, parents protest new university entrance exam regs – has the system failed?

July 26, 2020

The reason was the Ministry of Education’s new decision that few knew about, which was approved shortly before exams. Protests, and discussions of the issue in parliament did not resolve everything.