Muslims attacked over new prayer space in western Georgia
Buknari village has split along religious lines over a recently opened Muslim prayer space.
Georgia releases 1,500 in prisoner amnesty
The new law will affect more than 10,000 people who committed crimes before 11 December.
Ivanishvili declares ‘mission accomplished’ in vow to leave politics
This is the second time the billionaire, who critics accuse of running the country from behind the scenes, has vowed to step aside.
Georgian Orthodox clergy double down on antisemitic sermons
The Georgian Orthodox Church has come under fire for a series of antisemitic sermons and comments by high-profile clergymen.
Georgian Dream approves turncoat Patriots as MPs
The four businessmen, who defied the party’s boycott of parliament, agreed to take the places of the party’s leaders higher on the party list.
New coronavirus variant confirmed in Georgia
This is the first case in the Caucasus of the new, more infectious strain first discovered in the UK.
Georgia’s opposition divided on ‘Serbian’ model
The ruling Georgian Dream has tried to downplay being alone in the parliament while friction grows among opposition groups about how to move forward.
Nika Melia elected new UNM head
Georgia’s largest opposition party has chosen Nika Melia as its new Chair.
Tbilisi Mayor continues demolitions of ‘illegal houses’ despite opposition
New demolitions followed the authorities’ recent controversial move to tear down a squatter settlement in the Aprika settlement.
Tbilisi Mayor poses with Aprika residents after demolishing squatter settlement
Activists and human rights advocates claim tackling unlawful constructions this way aggravates homelessness in Georgia’s capital.