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Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed

After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.

Editorial | The Georgian government’s year-long venture to tame Adjara TV is about to succeed

By OC Media

After a barrage of criticism from the government and a series of firings and ‘reorganisations’ — the broadcaster’s neutrality is under serious threat.

Controversial Georgian ex-Chief Prosecutor reconfirmed to his post

The confirmation of Irakli Shotadze has been met with protests and a boycott from opposition groups.

Controversial Georgian ex-Chief Prosecutor reconfirmed to his post

The confirmation of Irakli Shotadze has been met with protests and a boycott from opposition groups.

Georgian opposition leader Gigi Ugulava sentenced to 3 years for embezzlement

The Supreme Court sentenced Ugulava, general director of the European Georgia Party, for embezzling ₾48 million while he was mayor of Tbilisi.

Georgian opposition leader Gigi Ugulava sentenced to 3 years for embezzlement

The Supreme Court sentenced Ugulava, general director of the European Georgia Party, for embezzling ₾48 million while he was mayor of Tbilisi.

Georgian opposition parties boycott parliament

MPs from all opposition parties have begun a boycott of parliament over the government’s U-turn on proportional elections.

Georgian opposition parties boycott parliament

MPs from all opposition parties have begun a boycott of parliament over the government’s U-turn on proportional elections.

Georgian government to announce new bidding for Anaklia port after pulling contract with investor

The government pulled the contract with the Anaklia Development Consortium, who were previously developing the project, earlier in January.

Georgian government to announce new bidding for Anaklia port after pulling contract with investor

The government pulled the contract with the Anaklia Development Consortium, who were previously developing the project, earlier in January.

Opinion | Georgia's neoliberal agony

For years Georgia has been in thrall to neoliberalism, but now it seems that it is a spent force.

Opinion | Georgia's neoliberal agony

By Mate Gabitsinashvili

For years Georgia has been in thrall to neoliberalism, but now it seems that it is a spent force.

Bidzina Ivanishvili suggests Georgians seek work abroad to tackle unemployment

The chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party expressed surprise at discontent over his party’s handling of unemployment.

Bidzina Ivanishvili suggests Georgians seek work abroad to tackle unemployment

The chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party expressed surprise at discontent over his party’s handling of unemployment.

More Georgian Dream MPs abandon party over electoral reform u-turn 

Twelve MPs have now left the ruling party after their colleagues voted down an electoral reform package promised to protesters five months ago. 

More Georgian Dream MPs abandon party over electoral reform u-turn 

Twelve MPs have now left the ruling party after their colleagues voted down an electoral reform package promised to protesters five months ago. 

Georgian MP resigns after questioning ‘morals’ of colleague targeted by sex tape leak

Comments by Vano Zardiashvili towards Eka Beselia were widely condemned as sexist.

Georgian MP resigns after questioning ‘morals’ of colleague targeted by sex tape leak

Comments by Vano Zardiashvili towards Eka Beselia were widely condemned as sexist.