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Georgian speaker accuses USAID of ‘financing religious intolerance’

Papuashvili was responding to criticism of the Georgian Orthodox Church for its handling of a scandal surrounding an icon that featured Stalin.

Georgian speaker accuses USAID of ‘financing religious intolerance’

Papuashvili was responding to criticism of the Georgian Orthodox Church for its handling of a scandal surrounding an icon that featured Stalin.

Fire destroys Abkhazia’s National Gallery art collection

Only around 200 out of 4,000 artworks were saved from damage after a fire ravaged the building on Saturday night.

Fire destroys Abkhazia’s National Gallery art collection

Only around 200 out of 4,000 artworks were saved from damage after a fire ravaged the building on Saturday night.

Opposition leader vows to sue Tbilisi mayor for defamation

Mayor Kakha Kaladze has accused Lelo’s Mamuka Khazaradze of racketeering.

Opposition leader vows to sue Tbilisi mayor for defamation

Mayor Kakha Kaladze has accused Lelo’s Mamuka Khazaradze of racketeering.

Russian naval base in Abkhazia ‘could open this year’

The head of Abkhazia’s Security Council said that the base was still in the design phase.

Russian naval base in Abkhazia ‘could open this year’

The head of Abkhazia’s Security Council said that the base was still in the design phase.

Georgian Church calls for removal of Stalin from icon in Sameba cathedral

Joseph Stalin may be edited out from the icon following the controversy. 

Georgian Church calls for removal of Stalin from icon in Sameba cathedral

Joseph Stalin may be edited out from the icon following the controversy. 

Formal investigation and far-right demonstration prompted by paint on controversial Stalin icon

Activist Nata Peradze shared a video showing paint splattered on the controversial icon, which includes a figure resembling Joseph Stalin.

Formal investigation and far-right demonstration prompted by paint on controversial Stalin icon

Activist Nata Peradze shared a video showing paint splattered on the controversial icon, which includes a figure resembling Joseph Stalin.

Datablog | Can political parties in Georgia survive abandonment by their leaders?

A CRRC survey found that less than half of surveyed Georgian partisans would remain loyal to their party if its leader were to establish a new party.

Datablog | Can political parties in Georgia survive abandonment by their leaders?

By Givi Silagadze

A CRRC survey found that less than half of surveyed Georgian partisans would remain loyal to their party if its leader were to establish a new party.

New opposition bloc launches in Abkhazia after controversial Russia deal

The leaders of a new opposition bloc have called on opponents of the transfer of the Pitsunda dacha to Russia to fight to ‘preserve Abkhazia’s sovereignty’.

New opposition bloc launches in Abkhazia after controversial Russia deal

The leaders of a new opposition bloc have called on opponents of the transfer of the Pitsunda dacha to Russia to fight to ‘preserve Abkhazia’s sovereignty’.

Controversy after Stalin icon found in Tbilisi’s Sameba cathedral

A priest from the Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral said that the icon had been in the church for ‘several months’.

Controversy after Stalin icon found in Tbilisi’s Sameba cathedral

A priest from the Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral said that the icon had been in the church for ‘several months’.

Ivanishvili announces return to politics

The founder of Georgia's ruling party announced his return to politics on Saturday.

Ivanishvili announces return to politics

The founder of Georgia's ruling party announced his return to politics on Saturday.