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Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

Abkhazia introduces six-hour power cuts following Enguri HPP damage 

Long-running power cuts have also been attributed to widespread cryptocurrency mining. 

Controversy after Abkhazian officials meet with Ingur HPP management in Georgia

Abkhazia’s economy minister has reportedly met with the HPP’s management in Zugdidi.

Controversy after Abkhazian officials meet with Ingur HPP management in Georgia

Abkhazia’s economy minister has reportedly met with the HPP’s management in Zugdidi.

Podcast | Going against the flow: Georgia’s controversial hydropower plants

Hannah O’Sullivan, Salome Shubladze, and Kakha Asatiani talk about the implications of HPPs in Georgia and why people are protesting their construction.

Podcast | Going against the flow: Georgia’s controversial hydropower plants

Hannah O’Sullivan, Salome Shubladze, and Kakha Asatiani talk about the implications of HPPs in Georgia and why people are protesting their construction.

In Pictures | Anti-dam protesters gather in Kutaisi

On Sunday, thousands gathered in the central Georgian city of Kutaisi to protest the construction of the nearby Namakhvani hydropower project. 

In Pictures | Anti-dam protesters gather in Kutaisi

On Sunday, thousands gathered in the central Georgian city of Kutaisi to protest the construction of the nearby Namakhvani hydropower project. 

Thousands turn out for Kutaisi hydropower protest

Activists have threatened to blockade Kutaisi in two weeks if the government does not back down.

Thousands turn out for Kutaisi hydropower protest

Activists have threatened to blockade Kutaisi in two weeks if the government does not back down.

Activists protest dam construction in northwest Georgia

Academics, rights groups and activists, and the Ombudsman urge authorities to engage in dialogue with local population

Activists protest dam construction in northwest Georgia

Academics, rights groups and activists, and the Ombudsman urge authorities to engage in dialogue with local population

Investors: Georgia’s Nenskra Dam violates Svan rights

The EBRD found the project to be ‘non-compliant’ with its standards.

Investors: Georgia’s Nenskra Dam violates Svan rights

The EBRD found the project to be ‘non-compliant’ with its standards.

One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley

A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.

One man shot dead and three more injured in Georgia’s Pankisi Valley

A relative of the deceased has claimed the conflict erupted over hydroelectric projects in the region.

Pankisi residents wary of post-riot prosecutions

Residents of Pankisi again gathered on Wednesday calling for local residents not to be prosecuted over Sunday’s clashes with police.

Pankisi residents wary of post-riot prosecutions

Residents of Pankisi again gathered on Wednesday calling for local residents not to be prosecuted over Sunday’s clashes with police.

Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible

The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.

Editorial | Georgia’s show of force in Pankisi was reckless and irresponsible

By OC Media

The government needs to prioritise a more participatory approach to regional development.