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Tbilisi Pride Week kicks off amidst far-right protests

Police arrested 20 people attempting to disrupt the opening event of pride week, as one US diplomat was hit with an egg.

Tbilisi Pride Week kicks off amidst far-right protests

Police arrested 20 people attempting to disrupt the opening event of pride week, as one US diplomat was hit with an egg.

Georgia’s embattled election head resigns

Tamar Zhvania’s resignation has been among the primary demands by the opposition ahead of local elections.

Georgia’s embattled election head resigns

Tamar Zhvania’s resignation has been among the primary demands by the opposition ahead of local elections.

Georgia’s ‘clan of judges’ hits out at ‘foreign interference’

The US and EU have criticised the ongoing nomination of Supreme Court judges in spite of a deal with the opposition for reforms.

Georgia’s ‘clan of judges’ hits out at ‘foreign interference’

The US and EU have criticised the ongoing nomination of Supreme Court judges in spite of a deal with the opposition for reforms.

Dispute over electoral reforms heats up as Georgian election looms

The dispute comes ahead of crucial local elections, the result of which will determine if snap parliamentary elections follow in 2022.

Dispute over electoral reforms heats up as Georgian election looms

The dispute comes ahead of crucial local elections, the result of which will determine if snap parliamentary elections follow in 2022.

Datablog | The gap between Georgian Dream supporters and everyone else is widening

Support for Georgian Dream appears to be the single most important factor in determining whether someone believes Georgia is ‘heading in the right direction’.

Datablog | The gap between Georgian Dream supporters and everyone else is widening

By Nino Mzhavanadze

Support for Georgian Dream appears to be the single most important factor in determining whether someone believes Georgia is ‘heading in the right direction’.

Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre

The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.

Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre

The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.

Kobakhidze calls for Tbilisi Pride to be cancelled

The ‘March for Dignity’ is planned to take place along Rustaveli Avenue on 5 July. 

Kobakhidze calls for Tbilisi Pride to be cancelled

The ‘March for Dignity’ is planned to take place along Rustaveli Avenue on 5 July. 

Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts

The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers. 

Georgian Public Defender’s Office slams ‘illegal’ gig economy contracts

The Public Defender’s Office told OC Media they were considering taking legal action to force Bolt Food to sign employment contracts with couriers. 

Datablog | Who smokes in Georgia?

Over 11,000 people die in Georgia from smoking annually, with men, people in Tbilisi, and poorer individuals most likely to be smokers.

Datablog | Who smokes in Georgia?

By Dustin Gilbreath

Over 11,000 people die in Georgia from smoking annually, with men, people in Tbilisi, and poorer individuals most likely to be smokers.

Amnesty controversy threatens to derail EU-brokered deal in Georgia

Most of the opposition remains against the amnesty for actions during the June 2019 anti-government protests.

Amnesty controversy threatens to derail EU-brokered deal in Georgia

Most of the opposition remains against the amnesty for actions during the June 2019 anti-government protests.