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Georgian government allocates $320,000 for new religious holiday

Parliament voted in an extraordinary session on Wednesday to make 12 May a celebration of the country’s consecration to the Virgin Mary.

Georgian government allocates $320,000 for new religious holiday

Parliament voted in an extraordinary session on Wednesday to make 12 May a celebration of the country’s consecration to the Virgin Mary.

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.

Georgian ‘royal divorcees’ face-off in court over right to the throne

Ana Bagration-Gruzinsky and her father Nugzar are suing Ana’s ex-husband, Davit Bagration-Mukhraneli, for speaking on behalf of the monarchy.

Georgian ‘royal divorcees’ face-off in court over right to the throne

Ana Bagration-Gruzinsky and her father Nugzar are suing Ana’s ex-husband, Davit Bagration-Mukhraneli, for speaking on behalf of the monarchy.

Georgian Government and Church remain tight-lipped over Ukraine Church independence

Both the government and Georgian Church have faced criticism from some quarters for not supporting their Ukrainian counterparts.

Georgian Government and Church remain tight-lipped over Ukraine Church independence

Both the government and Georgian Church have faced criticism from some quarters for not supporting their Ukrainian counterparts.

Subeliani Tapes: witness ‘bribed’ in Khorava Street murder investigation

A new tape suggests the authorities attempted to pay ‘10,000’, for a witnesses to change their testimony.

Subeliani Tapes: witness ‘bribed’ in Khorava Street murder investigation

A new tape suggests the authorities attempted to pay ‘10,000’, for a witnesses to change their testimony.

Georgia’s cannabis bill to allow home use only

The Deputy Interior Minister said additional regulations would follow if purchasing cannabis gets ‘out of control’.

Georgia’s cannabis bill to allow home use only

The Deputy Interior Minister said additional regulations would follow if purchasing cannabis gets ‘out of control’.

Cannabis production bill on hold in Georgia after Church protests

The head of the Church, Patriarch Ilia II, spoke out against producing cannabis in Georgia, warning it would spread drug addiction in the country.

Cannabis production bill on hold in Georgia after Church protests

The head of the Church, Patriarch Ilia II, spoke out against producing cannabis in Georgia, warning it would spread drug addiction in the country.

Georgia may export cannabis

New plans announced by the Interior Ministry would allow licensed entities to produce and export cannabis.

Georgia may export cannabis

New plans announced by the Interior Ministry would allow licensed entities to produce and export cannabis.

Court rules privileges for Georgian Orthodox Church unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court ruled against tax and state property legislation that give preferences to the Orthodox Church and not other religious groups.

Court rules privileges for Georgian Orthodox Church unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court ruled against tax and state property legislation that give preferences to the Orthodox Church and not other religious groups.

Georgian Church slams ‘drug legalisation’

The Church said it is considering denying religious rituals to Orthodox Christians who die of an overdose.

Georgian Church slams ‘drug legalisation’

The Church said it is considering denying religious rituals to Orthodox Christians who die of an overdose.