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Datablog | Is it ok to cancel debts ahead of elections?

In the run up to several recent elections, the government, or those close to it, have announced amnesties on people’s debts or fines. 

Datablog | Is it ok to cancel debts ahead of elections?

By Makhare Atchaidze

In the run up to several recent elections, the government, or those close to it, have announced amnesties on people’s debts or fines. 

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

Georgian Communications Commission levies fines on TV channels for 'political' content

Opposition-leaning channel Mtavari was fined $35,000, while government-leaning Imedi was fined $800.

Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years

A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management. 

Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years

A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management. 

Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests

Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.

Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests

Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.

Demands for new mining licences to be revoked in Georgian village

The situation in the village of Shkmeri has been tense for a year.

Demands for new mining licences to be revoked in Georgian village

The situation in the village of Shkmeri has been tense for a year.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Datablog | Georgians increasingly optimistic about joining the EU

Despite worsening relations between the EU and Georgia, new survey data suggests Georgians are increasingly optimistic about joining the bloc.

Datablog | Georgians increasingly optimistic about joining the EU

By Lucas Fagliano

Despite worsening relations between the EU and Georgia, new survey data suggests Georgians are increasingly optimistic about joining the bloc.

Demands for ban of new far-right party in Georgia

After launching a TV channel earlier this year, the organisers of the July anti-Pride violence have unveiled a new political party.

Demands for ban of new far-right party in Georgia

After launching a TV channel earlier this year, the organisers of the July anti-Pride violence have unveiled a new political party.

Opinion | The far-reaching reasons for the Batumi tragedy

The collapse of a residential building in Batumi that took the lives of nine people, including three children, shook Georgia.

Opinion | The far-reaching reasons for the Batumi tragedy

By Irakli Zhvania

The collapse of a residential building in Batumi that took the lives of nine people, including three children, shook Georgia.