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Georgia greets 2022 with prospects of a ‘murky national accord’

The idea of national rapprochement has been met with scepticism despite most political leaders engaging with the Georgian President’s initiative.

Georgia greets 2022 with prospects of a ‘murky national accord’

By Shota Kincha

The idea of national rapprochement has been met with scepticism despite most political leaders engaging with the Georgian President’s initiative.

Saakashvili returned to prison in dead of night

The former Georgian president was transferred early on Thursday morning, two days after he was formally discharged by doctors.

Saakashvili returned to prison in dead of night

The former Georgian president was transferred early on Thursday morning, two days after he was formally discharged by doctors.

Georgian authorities move to ‘abolish’ crucial check on official abuses

The State Inspector’s Service has been responsible for a number of high profile investigations into abuses of power

Georgian authorities move to ‘abolish’ crucial check on official abuses

The State Inspector’s Service has been responsible for a number of high profile investigations into abuses of power

Ruling party boycotts Batumi City Council

The ruling party was a no-show at the session to appoint the council head.

Ruling party boycotts Batumi City Council

The ruling party was a no-show at the session to appoint the council head.

Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme

Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.

Workers sue Georgian government over ‘degrading conditions’ in Germany labour programme

Eleven workers are suing the Georgian State Employment Promotion Agency in court and are seeking compensation.

Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions

The restrictions include raising the age limit for gambling to 25, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry.

Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions

The restrictions include raising the age limit for gambling to 25, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry.

Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him

The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.

Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him

The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.

Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances

The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.

Georgian economist disappears in mysterious circumstances

The day before his disappearance, Ramaz Gerliani posted on Facebook accusing a police officer of breaking into his home.

Datablog | The Gakharia effect

How did the resignation of Giorgi Gakharia as prime minister affect Georgians’ political views?

Datablog | The Gakharia effect

By Givi Silagadze

How did the resignation of Giorgi Gakharia as prime minister affect Georgians’ political views?

The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?

Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi. 

The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?

By Shota Kincha

Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi.