life in Caucasus

Pensions raised across Georgia

Pensions raised across Georgia

Pensions across Georgia have been increased by 35 lari starting this year, bringing the total to 350 lari per month for those under 70 and 450 lari for individuals aged 70 and over. Pensioners residing in highland settlements would …

Shusha welcomes back 200 more people

Shusha welcomes back 200 more people

This morning, another group of former internally displaced persons has departed from the Garadagh district of Baku to the Azerbaijani city of Shusha. At this stage, 51 families of 208 people are being relocated to Shusha. …

Russia to provide emergency power to Abkhazia

Russia to provide emergency power to Abkhazia

Russia will start humanitarian supplies of electricity to Abkhazia from Monday, December 23. "In response to Abkhazia's appeal, the Russian leadership has once again extended a helping hand to us and is starting …

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 …