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Datablog | How high? Georgia spends millions online on illegal drugs each year 

Drug users in Georgia spent over $1.5 million dollars online between February and August 2020, according to a new study into the darknet market.

Datablog | How high? Georgia spends millions online on illegal drugs each year 

By Ian Goodrich

Drug users in Georgia spent over $1.5 million dollars online between February and August 2020, according to a new study into the darknet market.

War in Nagorno-Karabakh triggers mixed reactions among Georgian minorities

Renewed hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh have received a mixed response from Georgia’s ethnic Armenian and Azerbaijani communities.

War in Nagorno-Karabakh triggers mixed reactions among Georgian minorities

Renewed hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh have received a mixed response from Georgia’s ethnic Armenian and Azerbaijani communities.

‘Shots fired’ and stones pelted as Georgian election campaign takes a violent turn

At least 10 people were injured with one placed in intensive care after violence broke out in Bolnisi Municipality.

‘Shots fired’ and stones pelted as Georgian election campaign takes a violent turn

At least 10 people were injured with one placed in intensive care after violence broke out in Bolnisi Municipality.

Georgian logistics company: ‘Don’t use Armenian surnames’ 

A message on the company’s website blamed the Azerbaijani customs services for the policy.

Georgian logistics company: ‘Don’t use Armenian surnames’ 

A message on the company’s website blamed the Azerbaijani customs services for the policy.

Second man dies after swimming Enguri from Abkhazia

The unnamed resident of Abkhazia’s Gali District was attempting to access medical treatment in Zugdidi

Second man dies after swimming Enguri from Abkhazia

The unnamed resident of Abkhazia’s Gali District was attempting to access medical treatment in Zugdidi

Datablog | Georgian parents are concerned about online learning

Georgia has postponed the reopening of schools in major cities due to a new surge in the pandemic.

Datablog | Georgian parents are concerned about online learning

By Elene Ergeshidze

Georgia has postponed the reopening of schools in major cities due to a new surge in the pandemic.

Investors: Georgia’s Nenskra Dam violates Svan rights

The EBRD found the project to be ‘non-compliant’ with its standards.

Investors: Georgia’s Nenskra Dam violates Svan rights

The EBRD found the project to be ‘non-compliant’ with its standards.

Sweeping labour reforms go ahead in Georgia despite opposition from business groups

The amendments are widely expected to pass in the third and final reading in the coming weeks.

Sweeping labour reforms go ahead in Georgia despite opposition from business groups

The amendments are widely expected to pass in the third and final reading in the coming weeks.

‘My secret life’: Gay and Azerbaijani in rural Georgia

While strides have been made in fighting for queer rights in Tbilisi and Georgia’s other urban centres, queer members of Georgia’s ethnic minorities say they have been left behind.

‘My secret life’: Gay and Azerbaijani in rural Georgia

By Gulgun Mamedkhanova

While strides have been made in fighting for queer rights in Tbilisi and Georgia’s other urban centres, queer members of Georgia’s ethnic minorities say they have been left behind.

Top Georgian rugby official reportedly shoots player

Ramaz Kharazishvili, the former captain of the national rugby sevens side, has been hospitalised in Tbilisi following the incident. 

Top Georgian rugby official reportedly shoots player

Ramaz Kharazishvili, the former captain of the national rugby sevens side, has been hospitalised in Tbilisi following the incident.