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In pictures | Struggle in the open-air: Tbilisi’s Navtlughi Bazaar
The open-air bazaars of Tbilisi began with the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s; they remain a vital lifeline for many.
In pictures | Struggle in the open-air: Tbilisi’s Navtlughi Bazaar
The open-air bazaars of Tbilisi began with the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s; they remain a vital lifeline for many.
Azerbaijan’s soaring food prices
As debate around the causes and possible solutions to the problem continue, it is the most vulnerable who are paying the biggest cost.
Azerbaijan’s soaring food prices
By Gulnur KazimovaAs debate around the causes and possible solutions to the problem continue, it is the most vulnerable who are paying the biggest cost.
Teenage boy takes own life in Tbilisi following ‘psychological abuse’ by police
Fifteen-year-old Luka Siradze took his own life after police officers allegedly used threats to coerce him into confessing to vandalising a school.
Teenage boy takes own life in Tbilisi following ‘psychological abuse’ by police
Fifteen-year-old Luka Siradze took his own life after police officers allegedly used threats to coerce him into confessing to vandalising a school.
200 IDP families occupy buildings in Tbilisi demanding housing
A number of neighbours protested against the IDPs, claiming they were walking on the grass and making them feel unsafe.
200 IDP families occupy buildings in Tbilisi demanding housing
A number of neighbours protested against the IDPs, claiming they were walking on the grass and making them feel unsafe.
In pictures | Tbilisi’s night bus — a shelter on wheels
Tbilisi introduced a night bus two years ago between the city centre and the airport. Now, it serves as overnight accommodation for the homeless.
In pictures | Tbilisi’s night bus — a shelter on wheels
Tbilisi introduced a night bus two years ago between the city centre and the airport. Now, it serves as overnight accommodation for the homeless.
Voice | The bitterness of the Kvankhidatli salt — the women salt miners of Daghestan
In the mountain village of Kvankhidatli, women recall ‘going to the salt’ since the beginning of the 20th century.
Voice | The bitterness of the Kvankhidatli salt — the women salt miners of Daghestan
In the mountain village of Kvankhidatli, women recall ‘going to the salt’ since the beginning of the 20th century.
In pictures | Nowhere else to go: the stories of Yerevan’s homeless
There is one shelter in the city, with a capacity of 100, but it is not enough to house the hundreds living on Yerevan’s streets.
In pictures | Nowhere else to go: the stories of Yerevan’s homeless
There is one shelter in the city, with a capacity of 100, but it is not enough to house the hundreds living on Yerevan’s streets.
In pictures | Tbilisi’s lemon vendors — the hardships of selling lemons to survive
Selling lemons in the streets at ₾1 for a bag of 5, Tbilisi’s lemon vendors — almost exclusively elderly women — struggle to scrape out a living.
In pictures | Tbilisi’s lemon vendors — the hardships of selling lemons to survive
Selling lemons in the streets at ₾1 for a bag of 5, Tbilisi’s lemon vendors — almost exclusively elderly women — struggle to scrape out a living.
‘Almost 40% of Georgians’ borrow money to pay utility bills
Energy poverty affects many in Georgia, a recent study conducted by World Experience for Georgia has found. It says almost 40% of population borrow money to pay utility bills.
‘Almost 40% of Georgians’ borrow money to pay utility bills
Energy poverty affects many in Georgia, a recent study conducted by World Experience for Georgia has found. It says almost 40% of population borrow money to pay utility bills.
Opinion | Georgia’s pension reforms do nothing for most Georgians
Despite the good intentions of the government, Georgia’s pension reforms are doomed to failure.
Opinion | Georgia’s pension reforms do nothing for most Georgians
By Tornike ChivadzeDespite the good intentions of the government, Georgia’s pension reforms are doomed to failure.