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Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years

A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management. 

Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years

A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management. 

Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests

Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.

Georgian cities of Batumi and Zugdidi approve annual budgets amid protests

Six people were arrested in rallies outside the city councils of Batumi and Zugdidi after confrontations between law enforcement and opposition supporters.

Demands for new mining licences to be revoked in Georgian village

The situation in the village of Shkmeri has been tense for a year.

Demands for new mining licences to be revoked in Georgian village

The situation in the village of Shkmeri has been tense for a year.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Datablog | Georgians increasingly optimistic about joining the EU

Despite worsening relations between the EU and Georgia, new survey data suggests Georgians are increasingly optimistic about joining the bloc.

Datablog | Georgians increasingly optimistic about joining the EU

By Lucas Fagliano

Despite worsening relations between the EU and Georgia, new survey data suggests Georgians are increasingly optimistic about joining the bloc.

Demands for ban of new far-right party in Georgia

After launching a TV channel earlier this year, the organisers of the July anti-Pride violence have unveiled a new political party.

Demands for ban of new far-right party in Georgia

After launching a TV channel earlier this year, the organisers of the July anti-Pride violence have unveiled a new political party.

Opinion | The far-reaching reasons for the Batumi tragedy

The collapse of a residential building in Batumi that took the lives of nine people, including three children, shook Georgia.

Opinion | The far-reaching reasons for the Batumi tragedy

By Irakli Zhvania

The collapse of a residential building in Batumi that took the lives of nine people, including three children, shook Georgia.

Saakashvili agrees to end hunger strike upon transfer to military hospital

The move follows growing pressure from domestic and international critics over reports of Saakashvili’s declining health.

Saakashvili agrees to end hunger strike upon transfer to military hospital

The move follows growing pressure from domestic and international critics over reports of Saakashvili’s declining health.

Datablog | Do people think voter secrecy is respected in Georgia

Election observers often note violations of the secrecy of the ballot in Georgia, and the 2021 local elections were no exception. 

Datablog | Do people think voter secrecy is respected in Georgia

By Tsisana Khundadze

Election observers often note violations of the secrecy of the ballot in Georgia, and the 2021 local elections were no exception. 

A history of displacement: Meskhetians in Azerbaijan and Ukraine cling to their identity

Seventy-seven years have passed since Stalin deported the Meskhetians from Western Georgia to Central Asia.

A history of displacement: Meskhetians in Azerbaijan and Ukraine cling to their identity

By Ismayil Fataliyev

Seventy-seven years have passed since Stalin deported the Meskhetians from Western Georgia to Central Asia.

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