life in Caucasus

Annual inflation surges in Georgia

Annual inflation surges in Georgia

Annual inflation in Georgia accelerated to 1.3% in November from 0.3% in October, the national statistics agency Sakstat reported. Consumer prices …

Armenian lawmakers seek to ban energy drinks for minors

Armenian lawmakers seek to ban energy drinks for minors

The sale of energy drinks to young people in Armenia should be banned, according to a number of lawmakers. Several MPs of the Armenian Parliament from the ruling Civil Contract party drafted legislation seeking to …

Anti-flu vaccination now free for Georgian citizens

Anti-flu vaccination now free for Georgian citizens

The Georgian National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health announced seasonal anti-flu vaccination is free of charge for all citizens throughout the country starting from November 4.  “The …

First child in 32 years born in Shusha

First child in 32 years born in Shusha

In the Azerbaijani city of Shusha, doctors delivered a local woman"s baby. Her daughter became the first child born in Shusha after the liberation from occupation.

Life in Yerevan becoming increasingly expensive

Life in Yerevan becoming increasingly expensive

The cost of living in Baku is 28.7% lower than in Yerevan, excluding rental costs, according to the study by the world's largest database on quality of life “Numbeo”. It was reported that the cost of living, including …