Georgia introduces car emission fines in major cities
The move comes alongside other measures aimed at tackling high levels of air pollution in the country’s large cities, and particularly the capital.
Azerbaijan summons French ambassador for sending humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan has blocked the humanitarian convoy sent by France twice in one month.
Georgian president defies government with European visit
Zurabishvili is meeting with European leaders to discuss Georgia’s EU candidacy.
Georgia seeks closer ties with China
The announcement of a ‘strategic partnership’ during the PM’s visit to China has been met with mixed reactions at home and abroad.
Twenty-three arrested at Batumi port cruise protest
Hundreds gathered to protest the arrival of a second cruise liner from Russia in Batumi in less than a week.
Sochi cruise liner causes stir in Batumi
Footage of Russian tourists taunting protesters and defending Russian policy in Georgia led to anger in Georgia.
Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto
Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.
Tbilisi Pride Festival cancelled after police fail to confront extremists
Tbilisi Pride accused the government of being complicit in the attack on the festival.
TV Formula says attack on founder was organised by Georgian Security Services
Misha Mshvildadze, a prominent government critic, was attacked in Tbilisi on 27 June.
Georgian paramedics ‘fired for union activity’
Since last year, emergency workers and trade unions have been demanding salary increases and better working conditions.