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Opinion | Georgian democracy on life support

A democratic deficit risks Georgia descending into autocratic rule and beginning to reproduce the worst elements of it’s northern neighbour.

Opinion | Georgian democracy on life support

By Shota Kincha

A democratic deficit risks Georgia descending into autocratic rule and beginning to reproduce the worst elements of it’s northern neighbour.

Irakli Gharibashvili named candidate for Georgian PM

Georgian Dream has named former prime minister Irakli Gharibashvili as their candidate for prime minister.

Irakli Gharibashvili named candidate for Georgian PM

Georgian Dream has named former prime minister Irakli Gharibashvili as their candidate for prime minister.

Gakharia resigns as Georgian PM over Melia arrest

Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has resigned as Georgian Prime Minister.

Gakharia resigns as Georgian PM over Melia arrest

Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has resigned as Georgian Prime Minister.

Gakharia’s support as PM skyrockets in new NDI poll

The Georgian Prime Minister saw his approval rating increase from 32% to 46%, with only 17% saying he was performing poorly.

Gakharia’s support as PM skyrockets in new NDI poll

The Georgian Prime Minister saw his approval rating increase from 32% to 46%, with only 17% saying he was performing poorly.

Protesters line streets of Tbilisi to greet US Secretary of State Pompeo  

The US Secretary of State met with government officials, civil society, and the Patriarch during his visit.

Protesters line streets of Tbilisi to greet US Secretary of State Pompeo  

The US Secretary of State met with government officials, civil society, and the Patriarch during his visit.

Protesters mark ‘Gavrilov’s Night’ anniversary in Tbilisi

Opposition and anti-government protesters gathered to mark one year since the violent clashes outside parliament.

Protesters mark ‘Gavrilov’s Night’ anniversary in Tbilisi

Opposition and anti-government protesters gathered to mark one year since the violent clashes outside parliament.

‘Stay home or what happened to Italy will happen to us’ Georgian health official warns churchgoers

The warning comes as the Georgian Orthodox Church prepares to host thousands of worshippers overnight over Easter. 

‘Stay home or what happened to Italy will happen to us’ Georgian health official warns churchgoers

The warning comes as the Georgian Orthodox Church prepares to host thousands of worshippers overnight over Easter. 

Georgian Government will not close churches — ‘especially on Easter’

As Easter celebrations approach, it emerged on Tuesday that an Orthodox priest had tested positive for the virus.

Georgian Government will not close churches — ‘especially on Easter’

As Easter celebrations approach, it emerged on Tuesday that an Orthodox priest had tested positive for the virus.

Gakharia failed to act but did not give order to use rubber bullets, Public Defender reports

The recent report by Georgia’s public defender calls police actions on 20 June unlawful, and also calls criticises the subsequent investigation as flawed.

Gakharia failed to act but did not give order to use rubber bullets, Public Defender reports

The recent report by Georgia’s public defender calls police actions on 20 June unlawful, and also calls criticises the subsequent investigation as flawed.

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar.