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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.

Georgian Orthodox Church calls for boycott of Rustavi 2

The Church complained of being attacked by ‘revanchist powers’, that had gained a ‘renewed force’ after 17 May — International Day Against Homophobia.

Georgian Orthodox Church calls for boycott of Rustavi 2

The Church complained of being attacked by ‘revanchist powers’, that had gained a ‘renewed force’ after 17 May — International Day Against Homophobia.

16–18 May 2013: the days of human tragedies

On 17 May 2013, Giorgi Kikonishvili was among around 50 queer rights activists confronted in Tbilisi by a priest-led mob.

16–18 May 2013: the days of human tragedies

On 17 May 2013, Giorgi Kikonishvili was among around 50 queer rights activists confronted in Tbilisi by a priest-led mob.

Queer rights activists hold ‘guerrilla IDAHOTB demonstrations’ in Tbilisi after far-right threats

Despite a heavy police presence, one queer rights activist was attacked.

Queer rights activists hold ‘guerrilla IDAHOTB demonstrations’ in Tbilisi after far-right threats

Despite a heavy police presence, one queer rights activist was attacked.

Georgian Church distance themselves from Neo-Nazi groups

The Church urged any ‘aggressive’ groups to abstain from participating in events planned for 17 May.

Georgian Church distance themselves from Neo-Nazi groups

The Church urged any ‘aggressive’ groups to abstain from participating in events planned for 17 May.