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Seeking asylum and a cure in Germany

Many Armenians who cannot afford costly medical procedures see asylum in Germany as their only chance for treatment recovery — despite the high chance of deportation  

Seeking asylum and a cure in Germany

By Aren Melikyan

Many Armenians who cannot afford costly medical procedures see asylum in Germany as their only chance for treatment recovery — despite the high chance of deportation  

Criminal case launched after mass food poisoning at Armenian restaurant chain

Over 180 people apparently suffered food poisoning after eating at Tashir Pizza, one of Armenia’s largest restaurant chains. 

Criminal case launched after mass food poisoning at Armenian restaurant chain

Over 180 people apparently suffered food poisoning after eating at Tashir Pizza, one of Armenia’s largest restaurant chains. 

Datablog | Data suggests Georgia has handled the pandemic poorly

Despite initial praise as a model case of handling the pandemic, Georgia is now seeing record numbers of COVID-19 cases and related deaths

Datablog | Data suggests Georgia has handled the pandemic poorly

By Givi Silagadze

Despite initial praise as a model case of handling the pandemic, Georgia is now seeing record numbers of COVID-19 cases and related deaths

Georgian Ambulance crew accused of ethnic discrimination

Minority rights group Salam accused an Ambulance crew of making discriminatory remarks after being called to their office.

Georgian Ambulance crew accused of ethnic discrimination

Minority rights group Salam accused an Ambulance crew of making discriminatory remarks after being called to their office.

Datablog | Drug prices as big a concern as COVID-19 for Georgians

Just under half of Georgians consider COVID-19 among the main challenges facing the healthcare system.

Datablog | Drug prices as big a concern as COVID-19 for Georgians

By Avto Dolidze

Just under half of Georgians consider COVID-19 among the main challenges facing the healthcare system.

‘We all have bronchitis’ — the blackened lungs of Georgia’s coal miners

The mines in Tkibuli deny that any employees have job-related illnesses; the miners themselves tell a different story. 

‘We all have bronchitis’ — the blackened lungs of Georgia’s coal miners

By Lana Kokaia

The mines in Tkibuli deny that any employees have job-related illnesses; the miners themselves tell a different story. 

Abkhazia nurse ‘dies of heart attack’ after being sent to Georgian quarantine hotel

Nargiza Abutidze was sent to a quarantine hotel after travelling to Georgian-controlled territory suffering from heart failure.

Abkhazia nurse ‘dies of heart attack’ after being sent to Georgian quarantine hotel

Nargiza Abutidze was sent to a quarantine hotel after travelling to Georgian-controlled territory suffering from heart failure.

Abkhazian doctors at odds with Prosecutor’s Office over corruption case

After allegations of embezzlement, Abkhazia’s medical community has accused the Prosecutor’s Office of ordering an unlawful search.

Abkhazian doctors at odds with Prosecutor’s Office over corruption case

After allegations of embezzlement, Abkhazia’s medical community has accused the Prosecutor’s Office of ordering an unlawful search.

Coronavirus deaths pile up in Georgia amidst political unrest

Despite new restrictions including a curfew and mask mandate, the government has so far failed to halt the rising number of deaths.

Coronavirus deaths pile up in Georgia amidst political unrest

By Tamuna Chkareuli

Despite new restrictions including a curfew and mask mandate, the government has so far failed to halt the rising number of deaths.

Voice | ‘We are all tired, but we shouldn’t give up’

Georgian doctor Nino Kvirtia talks about fighting both the coronavirus and the accompanying disinformation.

Voice | ‘We are all tired, but we shouldn’t give up’

Georgian doctor Nino Kvirtia talks about fighting both the coronavirus and the accompanying disinformation.