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Shukrutians end hunger strike after reaching deal with Georgian Manganese

After 30 days on hunger strike and two years of protests, residents of the mining village near Chiatura say their grievances have been addressed.

Shukrutians end hunger strike after reaching deal with Georgian Manganese

After 30 days on hunger strike and two years of protests, residents of the mining village near Chiatura say their grievances have been addressed.

Datablog | Who doesn’t watch TV in Georgia?

Recent data from CRRC Georgia’s 2020 Caucasus Barometer survey suggests that many people have stopped watching TV.

Datablog | Who doesn’t watch TV in Georgia?

By Dustin Gilbreath

Recent data from CRRC Georgia’s 2020 Caucasus Barometer survey suggests that many people have stopped watching TV.

After 25 days on hunger-strike, Shukruti residents stop drinking liquids

The residents of the Georgian village of Shukruti are demanding compensation for damage to their homes that they allege has been caused by mining. 

After 25 days on hunger-strike, Shukruti residents stop drinking liquids

The residents of the Georgian village of Shukruti are demanding compensation for damage to their homes that they allege has been caused by mining. 

Georgian state officials to relocate over a dozen from controversial Church-run orphanage

An estimated 16 minors have been immediately slated for relocation after a monitoring visit by state officials. 

Georgian state officials to relocate over a dozen from controversial Church-run orphanage

An estimated 16 minors have been immediately slated for relocation after a monitoring visit by state officials. 

Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage

Despite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage. 

Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage

By Tata Shoshiashvili

Despite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage. 

Shukruti protester ‘blackmailed with sex-tape’

A recording of a phone call heard by OC Media reveals a man appearing to threaten to release intimate footage of a protesters daughter-in-law.

Shukruti protester ‘blackmailed with sex-tape’

A recording of a phone call heard by OC Media reveals a man appearing to threaten to release intimate footage of a protesters daughter-in-law.

Datablog | Does religion make Georgians happy?

While research internationally suggests a link between religion and people’s happiness, does the same stand true for Georgia?

Datablog | Does religion make Georgians happy?

By Davit Lursmanashvili

While research internationally suggests a link between religion and people’s happiness, does the same stand true for Georgia?

Georgia’s UNM ends boycott but refuses to sign EU-mediated deal

MPs from Georgia’s largest opposition party are to take up their seats ending their six-month boycott of parliament.

Georgia’s UNM ends boycott but refuses to sign EU-mediated deal

MPs from Georgia’s largest opposition party are to take up their seats ending their six-month boycott of parliament.

In pictures | Lips sewn shut in Chiatura’s sinking village

Residents of Shukruti say their houses continue to collapse due to mining underneath, and neither the mining company nor the government is listening.

In pictures | Lips sewn shut in Chiatura’s sinking village

Residents of Shukruti say their houses continue to collapse due to mining underneath, and neither the mining company nor the government is listening.

Datablog | Past wars have taught Georgians both to fear and be tolerant of minorities 

Public polling shows how Georgia’s ethnic conflicts have shaped attitudes towards ethnic and linguistic minorities in the country.

Datablog | Past wars have taught Georgians both to fear and be tolerant of minorities 

By Nino Zubashvili

Public polling shows how Georgia’s ethnic conflicts have shaped attitudes towards ethnic and linguistic minorities in the country.