
Explainer | What foreign nationals need to know about Georgia’s new labour laws
From 1 March, new rules for employing foreign nationals will begin, affecting both self-employed individuals and those on employment contracts.

From 1 March, new rules for employing foreign nationals will begin, affecting both self-employed individuals and those on employment contracts.

Social allowance remains Georgia’s only major social welfare pillar, with as much as 18% of the population enrolled in subsistence allowances.

The mining company has rejected raising wages, claiming a lack of capacity.

One person was detained on charges of labour violations and negligence.

Georgia’s theatres have been at the forefront of anti-government demonstrations — yet their strike still failed.

Despite the risks, a new generation of activists are continuing to raise their voices, from advocating for peace to protecting women’s rights.

Yesterday, trade union activist Sara Rahimova said that Elvin Mustafayev, a jailed activist, was badly tortured in prison.