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Fifth wave of Covid-19 hits Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

January 25, 2022

The number of coronavirus cases has risen sharply. According to the expert, the healthcare system may soon face a shortage of hospital beds

Omicron attacks Georgia. Government makes it easier to get a "green passport"

Georgia

January 25, 2022

Getting a green passport in Georgia has become easier amid the spread of the Omicron variant. Persons who, who were not tested, but were under the supervision of a family doctor, will be considered recovered

"This family belongs in prison or in the ground" - Chechen authorities detain mother of an activist

Russia

January 25, 2022

Mother of a Chechen human rights activist and federal judge's wife 'kidnapped' to Chechnya as a punishment to her son for his opposition-minded Telegram channel

"Shameless hypocrisy". Abkhazia eases restrictions amid record infection rates

Abkhazia

January 25, 2022

As the coronavirus in Abkhazia is once again peaking, citizens are outraged by the chief doctor's proposal to ease restrictions and reopen cultural sites

Two police officers detained in Georgia for assaulting disabled teenager in subway

Georgia

January 25, 2022

Police officer's assault on a disabled teenager in subway has caused a wave of outrage in Georgia, after video of an attack was aired by several TV channels

Discovering Abkhazia with architect Bislan Bzania, ep.3: the changing face of the main city

Abkhazia

January 24, 2022

The changing face of Sukhum - urbanist Bislan Bagatelia walks around Sukhum, Abkhazia, to talk about how the streets of the city changed over time

Discovering Abkhazia with architect Bislan Bagatelia, ep. 2: Gudauta

Abkhazia

January 22, 2022

Join Abkhazian architect Bislan Bagatelia on a walk around Gudauta and learn more about local architectture and tragic events associated with this city

"Mom felt like a little girl." How people with dementia live in Georgia

Georgia

January 20, 2022

"The main thing we found out is that the public knows nothing about this problem and we do not have enough trained caregivers". Here is what life is like for those diagnozed with dementia in Georgia

Azerbaijan commemorates victims of "Bloody January"

Azerbaijan

January 20, 2022

Azerbaijan commemorates victims of the 1990 January Massacre. According to official figures, 147 people were killed and hundreds were injured by Soviet troops on January 20, 1990

Housing problem in Armenia: who is unable to rent a home in Yerevan and why?

Armenia

January 18, 2022

Housing issue in Yerevan: if you are a young couple without children and animals, born in Armenia, do not smoke or drink, then welcome to Yerevan. If not, be prepared for trouble

Azerbaijan announces launching of regular bus trips to Karabakh

Azerbaijan

January 18, 2022

Azerbaijan to operate regular bus trips to Karabakh, starting from January 24. Trips will only be available to citizens of Azerbaijan once year, with no possibility of an overnight stay

“Patriotic Education" draft law in Azerbaijan - here’s what it means for children and society

Azerbaijan

January 17, 2022

Azerbaijani parliament is preparing a new law on patriotic education. The document is not yet ready yet, but it has already caused heated discussions on social media

Georgia: IDP from Abkhazia committed suicide while waiting for housing

Georgia

January 17, 2022

An IDP committed suicide in the Kartli sanatorium in Georgia amid the housing issue and ongoing protests of the refugees residing there

"There is nothing in the villages for young people - a youth worker from Darchi, Western Georgia. Video

January 17, 2022

Irakli Jikia - a youth worker from Darcheli, Western Georgia, explains why young people no longer want to stay in the villages where they grew up

Georgian social workers go on strike, demand increased salaries

Georgia

January 17, 2022

Large-scale strike of the Georgian social workers has them win a 60% salary increase and per-case bonus starting from February

Georgia changes isolation and quarantine rules due to spread of Omicron variant

Georgia

January 17, 2022

Quarantine rules in Georgia have been changed amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Starting from January 17, quarantine and self-isolation period will be reduced

Sacrificial bull and Azhyrnyhua - Abkhazia's day of creation. Photo story

Abkhazia

January 14, 2022

Azhyrnykhua - Abkhazia's New Year is one of the most revered Abkhaz holidays, for which once a year the whole family gathers. The tradition of Azhyrnykhua this time had to be changed a little due to the pandemic

Georgia earns 38% of 2019 tourist revenues in 2021

January 14, 2022

Tourism in Georgia in 2021: according to the Tourism Administration, in 2021 Georgia was visited by 1.88 million foreign visitors

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