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Armenophobia: ‘the oldest form of xenophobia in Georgia’

From racist tropes about rich and greedy merchants to overblown fears of separatism, Georgia’s ethnic Armenians are frequently the targets of hate.

Armenophobia: ‘the oldest form of xenophobia in Georgia’

By Shota Kincha

From racist tropes about rich and greedy merchants to overblown fears of separatism, Georgia’s ethnic Armenians are frequently the targets of hate.

9/12/2020

The never-ending lockdown for Radio Marneuli

Radio Marneuli has long complained of being ignored by the authorities; during the lockdown, this has created a dangerous information vacuum.

The never-ending lockdown for Radio Marneuli

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Radio Marneuli has long complained of being ignored by the authorities; during the lockdown, this has created a dangerous information vacuum.

3/12/2020

From Beirut to Yerevan: A survivor’s story

Shoghik Hekimyan-Godalazian, 73, moved to Armenia after a massive explosion in August 2020 ripped through her home in downtown Beirut. 

From Beirut to Yerevan: A survivor’s story

By Nellie Petrossian

Shoghik Hekimyan-Godalazian, 73, moved to Armenia after a massive explosion in August 2020 ripped through her home in downtown Beirut. 

28/11/2020

‘We’ve left our hearts there’: Displaced by war in Nagorno-Karabakh

The war forced tens of thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh residents to flee their homes, now some of them are ready to share their stories. 

‘We’ve left our hearts there’: Displaced by war in Nagorno-Karabakh

By Dvin Titizian

The war forced tens of thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh residents to flee their homes, now some of them are ready to share their stories. 

20/11/2020

Violets for megabytes: online learning in Georgia leaves students disconnected

A lack of internet access in the high mountains of Adjara and the financial burden on teachers and families mean many children are losing out on their education.

Violets for megabytes: online learning in Georgia leaves students disconnected

By Tamuna Chkareuli

A lack of internet access in the high mountains of Adjara and the financial burden on teachers and families mean many children are losing out on their education.

12/11/2020

Coronavirus deaths pile up in Georgia amidst political unrest

Despite new restrictions including a curfew and mask mandate, the government has so far failed to halt the rising number of deaths.

Coronavirus deaths pile up in Georgia amidst political unrest

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Despite new restrictions including a curfew and mask mandate, the government has so far failed to halt the rising number of deaths.

3/11/2020

Were the far-right the biggest losers in Georgia’s election?

Despite not winning any seats, the far-right remain anything but powerless. 

Were the far-right the biggest losers in Georgia’s election?

By Shota Kincha

Despite not winning any seats, the far-right remain anything but powerless. 

30/10/2020

In Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti, war and coronavirus have overshadowed the election 

With the outbreak of the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, parties stopped election campaigns in the region in southern Georgia.

In Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti, war and coronavirus have overshadowed the election 

By Amaliya Babayan

With the outbreak of the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, parties stopped election campaigns in the region in southern Georgia.

29/10/2020

Georgians in Abkhazia and South Ossetia unable to vote

Georgians living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia won’t be able to vote in the Georgian elections scheduled for 31 October.

Georgians in Abkhazia and South Ossetia unable to vote

By On.ge

Georgians living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia won’t be able to vote in the Georgian elections scheduled for 31 October.

15/10/2020

How Georgia’s Emergency Services abandoned a paramedic left paralysed at work

Left paralysed after an ambulance crash, paramedic Inga Dundua has been forced to fight the Emergency Services at every step of her rehabilitation.

How Georgia’s Emergency Services abandoned a paramedic left paralysed at work

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Left paralysed after an ambulance crash, paramedic Inga Dundua has been forced to fight the Emergency Services at every step of her rehabilitation.