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Georgian authorities skeptical about opposition's decision to give up parliamentary mandates
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Georgian authorities skeptical about opposition's decision to give up parliamentary mandates
13 November 2024

The first session of parliament will be held in Georgia in 10 days after the results of the parliamentary elections are announced. This was announced by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. He noted that the presence of the president is not required for this and the deputies will hold the session without the consent of Salome Zurabishvili. She is an opponent of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

New US National Security Advisor Co-authors Report Calling Ivanishvili Putin's Ally
Politics
New US National Security Advisor Co-authors Report Calling Ivanishvili Putin's Ally
13 November 2024

A former Special Forces officer, Republican Congressman Mike Waltz, will be appointed US National Security Advisor. This was announced by the country's President-elect Donald Trump.

Azerbaijan and Armenia to continue discussing peace treaty
Politics
Azerbaijan and Armenia to continue discussing peace treaty
13 November 2024

Baku and Yerevan will return to discussing the text of the peace treaty in December. This was stated by the assistant to the President of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev. He noted that the meeting of the heads of Azerbaijan and Armenia on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan laid positive impetus for continuing the negotiations.

Human rights
School principal fined over book "Hidden History of the Tatars"
13 November 2024

A book called "Hidden History of the Tatars" was found in the library of School No. 4 in the village of Verkhneyarkeevo in Bashkortostan. It was previously recognized as extremist.

11 school principals fired in Chechnya
Society
11 school principals fired in Chechnya
13 November 2024

After an unscheduled certification in Chechnya, 11 school principals were fired. They failed the inspection, said the head of the region, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Dagestani historian and Caucasus specialist who was subjected to searches was banned from participating in a scientific conference
Human rights
Dagestani historian and Caucasus specialist who was subjected to searches was banned from participating in a scientific conference
12 November 2024

Dagestani historian and Caucasus specialist Khadzhi Murad Donogo reported that he was first allowed, and then secretly banned from participating in the interregional scientific and practical conference "National-state formations in Russia: history and modernity", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Ingushetia.

Azerbaijani President Reacts to Western Politicians' Criticism
Politics
Azerbaijani President Reacts to Western Politicians' Criticism
12 November 2024

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev commented on the accusations against the country during his speech at the international climate summit in Baku. According to him, two years ago, Azerbaijan and the European Commission signed an agreement on strategic partnership.

The defense did not see evidence of the charges in the case of Nadezhda Kevorkova
Human rights
The defense did not see evidence of the charges in the case of Nadezhda Kevorkova
12 November 2024

There is not a single piece of evidence in the criminal case against journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova, except for the examination. This was stated by the defense.

Protests in Abkhazia in support of oppositionists who opposed ratification of agreement with Russia
Politics
Protests in Abkhazia in support of oppositionists who opposed ratification of agreement with Russia
12 November 2024
Spontaneous protests took place in the capital of the self-proclaimed Republic of Abkhazia, Sukhum, which is under the de facto control of Moscow. They began after the detention of oppositionists who opposed the agreement on Russian investments in the republic.
 
European politicians join protests against election results in Georgia
Politics
European politicians join protests against election results in Georgia
12 November 2024

Another protest against the results of the parliamentary elections was held in Tbilisi under the slogan "We are Europe". In addition to the opposition and its supporters, the rally was also attended by the chairmen of the foreign relations committees of the parliaments of Germany, Finland, Sweden, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland.