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Second man dies after swimming Enguri from Abkhazia

The unnamed resident of Abkhazia’s Gali District was attempting to access medical treatment in Zugdidi

Second man dies after swimming Enguri from Abkhazia

The unnamed resident of Abkhazia’s Gali District was attempting to access medical treatment in Zugdidi

As COVID-19 numbers stabilise Armenia goes back to school 

Armenia’s schools open their doors for the first time since March, but under a list of harsh new restrictions. 

As COVID-19 numbers stabilise Armenia goes back to school 

Armenia’s schools open their doors for the first time since March, but under a list of harsh new restrictions. 

In pictures | Borjomi’s year-long winter

Residents of the legendary spa town have banded together to try to survive the disappearance of the summer tourism boom.

In pictures | Borjomi’s year-long winter

Residents of the legendary spa town have banded together to try to survive the disappearance of the summer tourism boom.

School cancelled in major cities after massive COVID-19 spike in Georgia

Authorities are wary of reimposing a lockdown and ‘don’t plan’ to introduce ‘strict economic restrictions’. 

School cancelled in major cities after massive COVID-19 spike in Georgia

Authorities are wary of reimposing a lockdown and ‘don’t plan’ to introduce ‘strict economic restrictions’. 

Tbilisoba cancelled as Georgia announces new COVID-19 restrictions

The last two days have marked a 48-hour record for the number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia. 

Tbilisoba cancelled as Georgia announces new COVID-19 restrictions

The last two days have marked a 48-hour record for the number of new COVID-19 cases in Georgia. 

Georgia records highest daily rise in COVID-19 as fears grow of second emergency state

The Director of Tbilisi’s Infectious Diseases Hospital has warned that anti-coronavirus measures could be reinstated if the numbers continue to rise.

Georgia records highest daily rise in COVID-19 as fears grow of second emergency state

The Director of Tbilisi’s Infectious Diseases Hospital has warned that anti-coronavirus measures could be reinstated if the numbers continue to rise.

Datablog | Lockdown vs re-opening the economy in Georgia

As the number of new daily confirmed cases is again on the rise, we look at how people felt about the anti-coronavirus restrictions in May.

Datablog | Lockdown vs re-opening the economy in Georgia

By Rati Shubladze

As the number of new daily confirmed cases is again on the rise, we look at how people felt about the anti-coronavirus restrictions in May.

Georgia reduces quarantine to 8 days

Quarantine has been imposed over self-isolation for the vast majority of Georgians returning to the country.

Georgia reduces quarantine to 8 days

Quarantine has been imposed over self-isolation for the vast majority of Georgians returning to the country.

Election campaign officially kicks off in Georgia as poll date set for 31 October

Recent reforms mean the elections could see the most serious challenge to the ruling Georgian Dream party since they came to power in 2012.

Election campaign officially kicks off in Georgia as poll date set for 31 October

Recent reforms mean the elections could see the most serious challenge to the ruling Georgian Dream party since they came to power in 2012.

Azerbaijani officials embroiled in coronavirus wedding scandal

Several Azerbaijani officials and their families have been accused of holding weddings despite the quarantine regime prohibiting them.

Azerbaijani officials embroiled in coronavirus wedding scandal

Several Azerbaijani officials and their families have been accused of holding weddings despite the quarantine regime prohibiting them.