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2/04/2018

Abkhazia bans Georgian agricultural goods after Russian embargo

Abkhazia imposed the restrictions, a response to the stink bug agricultural pest, following a similar ban by Russia on goods from Abkhazia.

Abkhazia bans Georgian agricultural goods after Russian embargo

Abkhazia imposed the restrictions, a response to the stink bug agricultural pest, following a similar ban by Russia on goods from Abkhazia.

Jailed Georgian actor charged with organised drug trafficking

The Interior Ministry claims Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili was involved in a plot to smuggle drugs from Turkey to Georgia in an ambulance.

Jailed Georgian actor charged with organised drug trafficking

The Interior Ministry claims Giorgi ‘Bakhala’ Giorganashvili was involved in a plot to smuggle drugs from Turkey to Georgia in an ambulance.

30/03/2018

Georgian PM announces third woman in cabinet

Maia Tskitishvili will replace Infrastructure Minister Zurab Alavidze, who is resigning to return to the private sector.

Georgian PM announces third woman in cabinet

Maia Tskitishvili will replace Infrastructure Minister Zurab Alavidze, who is resigning to return to the private sector.

Russia bans agricultural imports from Abkhazia, accuses Georgia of ‘biological sabotage’

The ban concerns outbreaks of the brown marmorated stink bug, which have devastated crops in the western Caucasus in recent years.

Russia bans agricultural imports from Abkhazia, accuses Georgia of ‘biological sabotage’

The ban concerns outbreaks of the brown marmorated stink bug, which have devastated crops in the western Caucasus in recent years.

Two women suing former Georgian Public Registry head for sexual harassment

Two women are suing Papuna Ugrekhelidze, who resigned on Tuesday after media pressure over a seperate allegation.

Two women suing former Georgian Public Registry head for sexual harassment

Two women are suing Papuna Ugrekhelidze, who resigned on Tuesday after media pressure over a seperate allegation.

29/03/2018

Georgia slams Russia for ‘being unconstructive’ at Geneva Talks

The parties failed to agree on a joint oral statement on the non-use of force.

Georgia slams Russia for ‘being unconstructive’ at Geneva Talks

The parties failed to agree on a joint oral statement on the non-use of force.

Georgia expels Russian diplomat over UK nerve agent attack

Georgia has given the diplomat 7 days to leave, joining at least 26 countries in the wake of the Skripal attack.

Georgia expels Russian diplomat over UK nerve agent attack

Georgia has given the diplomat 7 days to leave, joining at least 26 countries in the wake of the Skripal attack.

Miners demonstrate in Chiatura for ‘dignified working conditions’

Miners were demanding higher pay, collective contracts, and safe working conditions.

Miners demonstrate in Chiatura for ‘dignified working conditions’

Miners were demanding higher pay, collective contracts, and safe working conditions.

28/03/2018

Head of Georgian Public Registry resigns over sexual harassment allegations

Papuna Ugrekhelidze has been accused of harassing at least two former or current employees.

Head of Georgian Public Registry resigns over sexual harassment allegations

Papuna Ugrekhelidze has been accused of harassing at least two former or current employees.

Borjomi council impeaches head

Zaza Chachanidze from the Alliance of Patriots was impeached in a row over the council’s refusal to sign off on pay rises at the mayor’s office.

Borjomi council impeaches head

Zaza Chachanidze from the Alliance of Patriots was impeached in a row over the council’s refusal to sign off on pay rises at the mayor’s office.