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Georgians go to the polls despite opposition boycott

While opposition candidates remain on the ballots, all major opposition groups have called on their supporters to boycott the vote.

Georgians go to the polls despite opposition boycott

While opposition candidates remain on the ballots, all major opposition groups have called on their supporters to boycott the vote.

Man arrested and hostages released after standoff in Tbilisi bank

All 11 hostages were freed unharmed following a standoff on Tsereteli Avenue that lasted several hours.

Man arrested and hostages released after standoff in Tbilisi bank

All 11 hostages were freed unharmed following a standoff on Tsereteli Avenue that lasted several hours.

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.

Protesters line streets of Tbilisi to greet US Secretary of State Pompeo  

The US Secretary of State met with government officials, civil society, and the Patriarch during his visit.

Protesters line streets of Tbilisi to greet US Secretary of State Pompeo  

The US Secretary of State met with government officials, civil society, and the Patriarch during his visit.

Datablog | How coronavirus messaging could provide a moral license to misbehave

In Georgia, it would appear that informing people that others are acting responsibly in the pandemic could in fact lead to the opposite behaviour.

Datablog | How coronavirus messaging could provide a moral license to misbehave

By Dustin Gilbreath

In Georgia, it would appear that informing people that others are acting responsibly in the pandemic could in fact lead to the opposite behaviour.

UNM leader sidelined after suggesting ‘dialogue’ with Georgian Dream

Grigol Vashadze rebelled against his own party in calling for dialogue with the government and for the opposition to enter parliament.

UNM leader sidelined after suggesting ‘dialogue’ with Georgian Dream

Grigol Vashadze rebelled against his own party in calling for dialogue with the government and for the opposition to enter parliament.

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.

Datablog | More Georgians than ever own phones and TVs, but inequalities remain

Survey data from the last decade shows that more and more Georgians own household goods like mobile phones, TVs and washing machines.

Datablog | More Georgians than ever own phones and TVs, but inequalities remain

By Ian Goodrich

Survey data from the last decade shows that more and more Georgians own household goods like mobile phones, TVs and washing machines.

Anti-government protesters defy curfew in Tbilisi

 Over 100 protesters remained outside parliament overnight in defiance of a curfew in force between 22:00–05:00.

Anti-government protesters defy curfew in Tbilisi

 Over 100 protesters remained outside parliament overnight in defiance of a curfew in force between 22:00–05:00.

Protesters face off with riot police outside Georgian Central Election commission

Riot police deployed water cannons outside the CEC offices after protesters began to take down fences surrounding the building.

Protesters face off with riot police outside Georgian Central Election commission

Riot police deployed water cannons outside the CEC offices after protesters began to take down fences surrounding the building.