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Podcast | Mandatory military service and ‘fictional’ priests in Georgia

A Georgian student, Ioseb Edisherashvili, and Giorgi Shaishmelashvili talk about conscription in Georgia and the country’s Defence Code.

Podcast | Mandatory military service and ‘fictional’ priests in Georgia

A Georgian student, Ioseb Edisherashvili, and Giorgi Shaishmelashvili talk about conscription in Georgia and the country’s Defence Code.

Georgia closes loopholes to defer military service 

Georgia’s defence code has been amended to make it harder to challenge the draft, and revoking the exemption of long-distance students.

Georgia closes loopholes to defer military service 

Georgia’s defence code has been amended to make it harder to challenge the draft, and revoking the exemption of long-distance students.

Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto

Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.

Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto

Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.

Girchi faces split following child porn scandal

The Georgian libertarian party has been in chaos since one of its elected MPs criticised the prosecution of a man for possession of child pornography.

Girchi faces split following child porn scandal

The Georgian libertarian party has been in chaos since one of its elected MPs criticised the prosecution of a man for possession of child pornography.

Georgian opposition groups finalise electoral pact for Tbilisi candidates

Several opposition parties have agreed not to challenge each other in majoritarian constituencies during October’s parliamentary vote.

Georgian opposition groups finalise electoral pact for Tbilisi candidates

Several opposition parties have agreed not to challenge each other in majoritarian constituencies during October’s parliamentary vote.

New Interior Minister candidate says he would have used more force in Pankisi

Both former security service chief Vakhtang Gomelauri and Defence Minister candidate Irakli Gharibashvili made controversial statements to parliament.

New Interior Minister candidate says he would have used more force in Pankisi

Both former security service chief Vakhtang Gomelauri and Defence Minister candidate Irakli Gharibashvili made controversial statements to parliament.

Opinion | Proportional elections are an opportunity for Georgia; it’s up to young people to seize it

It’s now up to young people to ensure the upcoming changes are positive, moving us toward a more democratic, inclusive, and equal Georgia.

Opinion | Proportional elections are an opportunity for Georgia; it’s up to young people to seize it

By Vera Gogokhia

It’s now up to young people to ensure the upcoming changes are positive, moving us toward a more democratic, inclusive, and equal Georgia.

Suspicions grow of a Georgian Dream U-turn on proportional elections

Despite offering to change the country’s electoral code in response to protests, no concrete steps have yet been taken by the ruling party.

Suspicions grow of a Georgian Dream U-turn on proportional elections

By Shota Kincha

Despite offering to change the country’s electoral code in response to protests, no concrete steps have yet been taken by the ruling party.

New bill in Georgia would scrap military exemptions for non-Orthodox religions

Under the new bill, Georgian Orthodox priests would be the only people eligible to defer military service for religious reasons.

New bill in Georgia would scrap military exemptions for non-Orthodox religions

Under the new bill, Georgian Orthodox priests would be the only people eligible to defer military service for religious reasons.

Top-level sackings at education ministry as Georgia unveils reforms

The education minister vowed to introduce a new model of national exams after firing the long-serving head of the National Exams Centre.

Top-level sackings at education ministry as Georgia unveils reforms

The education minister vowed to introduce a new model of national exams after firing the long-serving head of the National Exams Centre.