Issues

Moscow: no one to leave the house unless absolutely necessary

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church urges believers to refrain from attending church services

Georgia ready to treat residents of Abkhazia if coronavirus appears

The new hospital in the Zugdidi region of Georgia will be used to retreat patients with COVID-19

15 km with children and crosses against the coronavirus – march in Abkhazia, video

The head of the local fighting club organized the procession on the day when a state of emergency was introduced in Abkhazia due to the COVID-19 epidemic

Armenia: 1st coronavirus death. Cases among health workers, soldiers, children. Media restrictions eased

As of March 26, there are 290 coronavirus cases, 18 have recovered

Diagnosis in 1.5 hours - Georgia introduces rapid-result coronavirus tests

The Georgian government plans to purchase another 215,000 rapid tests

Georgian Orthodox church: “Refusing communion from a shared cup is refusing the Savior”

The Patriarchate also encourages people to stay home until they recover in case of illness

Moscow Mayor: “There are significantly more coronavirus cases than reported”

Russia has started bulk purchasing testing kits, intending to test tens of thousands of people daily. Experts are pessimistic

Coronavirus causes blood shortage in Azerbaijan

More than 1500 people with thalassemia may be left without vital blood transfusions

Baku citizens rejoice over Formula 1 cancellations

The Baku stage of the race was scheduled for 5-7 June, but has been postponed indefinitely

Coronavirus in South Ossetia: no reported cases, no tests, one lab, one resuscitation table

Public transport shuts down in Georgia

New rules will go into place for those who use and provide taxi services as well

Georgian Holy Synod rules to continue with sacrament rite

Today, a meeting of the Synod took place, at which it was decided to leave the sacrament rite unchanged, despite the epidemic of the coronavirus.

Armenian students to study remotely following state of emergency

Lessons and lectures will be held daily on public television, and will also be available on Youtube.

Tbilisi priests go to war with coronavirus

The Orthodox Church refuses to make any changes to its rituals and is fighting the virus by ringing the church bells. Catholic and Evangelical-Baptist churches have stopped using shared dishes

Coronavirus has not reached Abkhazia — yet

Abkhazia has no test kits, a critically small amount of specialized equipment, and a deficit of doctors. They are counting on help from international organizations and Russia

Azerbaijan releases prisoner of conscience, journalist Afgan Mukhtarli

He served almost three years out of six, and the remaining term was suspended

Coronavirus ‘hostages’ – these Georgians left Abkhazia for a couple of days, but cannot return home

In Abkhazia, there are no tests to check for coronavirus, and thus crossing points in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict have been closed. Dozens of people have remained stranded without money

Protests in Abkhazia demand adoption of anti-corruption law

Six activists continue their hunger strike, around 400 people have come to support them, and they promise not to leave until the law is passed in parliament