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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.

Abkhazian President proposes legalising sale of real estate to Russians

In recent remarks, Aslan Bzhania said that allowing Russians to buy residential property can bring economic benefits to Abkhazia.

Abkhazian President proposes legalising sale of real estate to Russians

In recent remarks, Aslan Bzhania said that allowing Russians to buy residential property can bring economic benefits to Abkhazia.

Tbilisi Mayor continues demolitions of ‘illegal houses’ despite opposition

New demolitions followed the authorities’ recent controversial move to tear down a squatter settlement in the Aprika settlement.

Tbilisi Mayor continues demolitions of ‘illegal houses’ despite opposition

New demolitions followed the authorities’ recent controversial move to tear down a squatter settlement in the Aprika settlement.

Tbilisi Mayor poses with Aprika residents after demolishing squatter settlement

Activists and human rights advocates claim tackling unlawful constructions this way aggravates homelessness in Georgia’s capital.

Tbilisi Mayor poses with Aprika residents after demolishing squatter settlement

Activists and human rights advocates claim tackling unlawful constructions this way aggravates homelessness in Georgia’s capital.

200 IDP families occupy buildings in Tbilisi demanding housing

A number of neighbours protested against the IDPs, claiming they were walking on the grass and making them feel unsafe.

200 IDP families occupy buildings in Tbilisi demanding housing

A number of neighbours protested against the IDPs, claiming they were walking on the grass and making them feel unsafe.

In pictures | Tbilisi’s night bus — a shelter on wheels

Tbilisi introduced a night bus two years ago between the city centre and the airport. Now, it serves as overnight accommodation for the homeless.

In pictures | Tbilisi’s night bus — a shelter on wheels

Tbilisi introduced a night bus two years ago between the city centre and the airport. Now, it serves as overnight accommodation for the homeless.

In pictures | Nowhere else to go: the stories of Yerevan’s homeless

There is one shelter in the city, with a capacity of 100, but it is not enough to house the hundreds living on Yerevan’s streets.

In pictures | Nowhere else to go: the stories of Yerevan’s homeless

There is one shelter in the city, with a capacity of 100, but it is not enough to house the hundreds living on Yerevan’s streets.

Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans

Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.

Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans

Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.

Hundreds of illegal apartment buildings ‘to be demolished’ in Makhachkala

The acting mayor of Daghestan’s capital, Abusupyan Gasanov, said a commission would be set up to determine which illegal buildings are dangerous.

Hundreds of illegal apartment buildings ‘to be demolished’ in Makhachkala

The acting mayor of Daghestan’s capital, Abusupyan Gasanov, said a commission would be set up to determine which illegal buildings are dangerous.