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Dozens protest in Batumi against ‘uncontrolled’ construction projects

Organisers described new residential high-rises in the city as ‘gruesome’ and ‘dysfunctional’ and leaving locals and tourists breathing polluted air.

Dozens protest in Batumi against ‘uncontrolled’ construction projects

Organisers described new residential high-rises in the city as ‘gruesome’ and ‘dysfunctional’ and leaving locals and tourists breathing polluted air.

In pictures | Ghost apartments and hyperbuilding in Batumi

Soaring tourism in the popular casino town has brought with it a construction boom — one that seemingly has no end in sight.

In pictures | Ghost apartments and hyperbuilding in Batumi

Soaring tourism in the popular casino town has brought with it a construction boom — one that seemingly has no end in sight.

In pictures ⁠| Georgia’s deadly construction sites

Despite a new labour safety bill, Georgia’s construction sites remain a deathtrap for workers.

In pictures ⁠| Georgia’s deadly construction sites

Despite a new labour safety bill, Georgia’s construction sites remain a deathtrap for workers.

Editorial | Georgia’s government needs to act to protect workers

The latest death of a construction worker in Georgia demonstrates that the government must stand up for the rights and lives of its citizens.

Editorial | Georgia’s government needs to act to protect workers

By OC Media

The latest death of a construction worker in Georgia demonstrates that the government must stand up for the rights and lives of its citizens.

‘Fourteen injured’ in Tbilisi Metro collapse

Mayor Kakha Kaladze has vowed to ‘punish the culprits’ after the ceiling of the newly renovated Varketili Metro collapsed in the Georgian capital.

‘Fourteen injured’ in Tbilisi Metro collapse

Mayor Kakha Kaladze has vowed to ‘punish the culprits’ after the ceiling of the newly renovated Varketili Metro collapsed in the Georgian capital.

Railway construction workers on strike in central Georgia

Workers are protesting ‘severe violations’ of the labour code, and an unsafe work environment.

Railway construction workers on strike in central Georgia

Workers are protesting ‘severe violations’ of the labour code, and an unsafe work environment.

Analysis | Second-rate development — why 12 died in a luxury hotel in Batumi

While a lack of government oversight give investors a free hand, local activists are fighting back.

Analysis | Second-rate development — why 12 died in a luxury hotel in Batumi

By Tatuli Chubabria

While a lack of government oversight give investors a free hand, local activists are fighting back.