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Prenuptial contracts may become mandatory in Azerbaijan

Lawmakers suggest this as a way of dealing with increased divorce rates

Tbilisi metro station ceiling collapses injuring 14

The Varketili metro was renovated only five months ago with 130 000 dollars allocated to the project

New smoking laws proposed in Armenia by Ministry of Health

The Armenian Ministry of Health has proposed a bill envisaging hefty penalties for smoking in public places

Transgender woman attacked in Tbilisi

Miranda Pagava says that transgender people are facing unbearable conditions in Georgia. Therefore she is going to leave the country

Isa Qambar nominated as presidential candidate from opposition Musavat party

Azerbaijan’s new president will be elected on 17 October for a seven-year term

No peace without decriminalization

A protest rally was held against Tbilisi's 'harsh' drug policy

“Russia without Putin!”, “Putin is a thief!”, “We are the government!” – a video

Several Russian cities join in the 'Voters’ strike'

Video of the week - South Caucasus, 22 - 27 January 2018

Summary: problems facing the opposition, the fight for more lenient drug laws... and football

Armenian President: ‘We have honored the commitments made to the Council of Europe’

80 families in Baku evacuated due to landslide risk 

Cracks measuring seven meters deep have appeared in the area around the Baku TV tower

Armenian government to subsidize the rural population for diesel price increases

Without this farmers would have higher expenses such as delivery costs, which will affect retail prices

Yerevan water supply company urges residents to pay off unclear debts

Citizens who have always paid their water bills in a timely manner seek explanations. However, the company’s response is vague

Stalin not to die in Russia

The film's comical take on Soviet leaders has been banned in Russia

New appointment further strengthens ruling party’s positions in South Ossetia

Opposition says the only thing it can do now is wait for the next parliamentary election

Georgian Foreign Ministry condemns Russia-South Ossetia military cooperation deal

Tbilisi believes, Moscow continues annexation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Armenian national football team captain joins Arsenal

Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal FC coach, is pleased that the Armenian midfielder will play for his team. Mkhitaryan says he has always liked this club

Morgue robbed in Abkhazia

The incident made for some ironic comments on social media

Grozny Mayor visits Georgia - what for?

Georgian journalists were recommended not to report on the visit