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Facebook trolls and fake news pages: the new ‘enemies’ of Georgian democracy

The ruling party in Georgia is suspected of using an army of trolls that try to set the agenda and moods of public debate.

Facebook trolls and fake news pages: the new ‘enemies’ of Georgian democracy

By Shota Kincha

The ruling party in Georgia is suspected of using an army of trolls that try to set the agenda and moods of public debate.

Opinion | Labelling Georgia’s far right ‘pro-Russian’ is reductionist and counterproductive

Georgia’s liberals consistently label neo-nationalist forces ‘pro-Russian’ — while ignoring the underlying social and economic roots of the problem.

Opinion | Labelling Georgia’s far right ‘pro-Russian’ is reductionist and counterproductive

By Shota Kincha

Georgia’s liberals consistently label neo-nationalist forces ‘pro-Russian’ — while ignoring the underlying social and economic roots of the problem.

Marneuli mayor and MP charged with inhuman treatment and assault

Charges were brought after videos posted online appeared to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise for insulting officials.

Marneuli mayor and MP charged with inhuman treatment and assault

Charges were brought after videos posted online appeared to show a man being forced to wipe urine on his face and apologise for insulting officials.

Opinion | Lack of care and forethought hold back Tbilisi’s development projects

Tbilisi and its inhabitants are accustomed to major renovations at election times — a ‘tradition’ for politicians and city administrations. Such timely expressions of care for the city started under the United National Movement and have continued with Georgian Dream.

Opinion | Lack of care and forethought hold back Tbilisi’s development projects

By Irakli Zhvania

Tbilisi and its inhabitants are accustomed to major renovations at election times — a ‘tradition’ for politicians and city administrations. Such timely expressions of care for the city started under the United National Movement and have continued with Georgian Dream.