Demands for new mining licences to be revoked in Georgian village
The situation in the village of Shkmeri has been tense for a year.
Mikheil Saakashvili’s trial kicks off amidst protests in Tbilisi
The former Georgian President was not allowed in court to face trial.
Tbilisi massage parlour killer ‘wanted to kill transgender people’
One woman died in the attack, and one was severely injured.
EU and US slam Georgian authorities over election conduct
The EU slated ‘an escalation of negative rhetoric, persistent allegations of intimidation and pressure on voters, and sharp imbalances in resources.’
Georgian opposition groups refuse to concede in municipal runoffs
Preliminary results gave the ruling Georgian Dream party victory in all mayoral races except for the small constituency of Tsalenjikha.
Georgian PM claims UNM planned to kill opposition leaders in election ‘provocation’
Gharibashvili also claimed, without presenting evidence, that the killings would precipitate takeovers of government buildings by the opposition.
Thousands pack central Tbilisi during Georgian Dream rally
Many of the participants appeared to have been bussed in from outside of the capital.
Street art in Georgia: Vandalism or self-expression?
Not so long ago, Tbilisi residents used to complain that street art was a blemish on the face of the city, now it’s one of the city’s most famous attractions.
Georgian authorities charge nine with forging COVID passports
One person has so far been arrested for charging €140 ($160) for two forged COVID-19 passports in Tbilisi.
Georgian PM ‘won’t allow’ compulsory vaccination
The countries top public health officials have warned the country is entering a fifth wave while pushing for mandatory vaccination for certain groups.