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Abkhazian health authorities fear ‘drowning’ in COVID-19 cases as thousands of tourists flow in

Local medical authorities warned of a possible surge in coronavirus infections after the border was reopened on Saturday.

Abkhazian health authorities fear ‘drowning’ in COVID-19 cases as thousands of tourists flow in

Local medical authorities warned of a possible surge in coronavirus infections after the border was reopened on Saturday.

Georgia plans corona-safe ‘tourist zones’

The country has announced it will create ‘safe travel destinations’ for tourists as international travel is set to resume on 1 July.

Georgia plans corona-safe ‘tourist zones’

The country has announced it will create ‘safe travel destinations’ for tourists as international travel is set to resume on 1 July.

In pictures | Life under quarantine in Gyumri

Hopes for a bumper tourist season in Armenia’s second-largest city have been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.

In pictures | Life under quarantine in Gyumri

Hopes for a bumper tourist season in Armenia’s second-largest city have been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

Georgian PM announces $360 million stimulus over coronavirus pandemic

The measures come as the value of the lari hit an all-time low on Friday at almost ₾3 to the dollar. 

Beyond the controversies, Baku’s Europa League final brought little for locals

Despite complaints of few benefits of playing host, human rights defenders say it was beneficial in drawing attention to abuses in the country.

Beyond the controversies, Baku’s Europa League final brought little for locals

By Rahim Shaliyev

Despite complaints of few benefits of playing host, human rights defenders say it was beneficial in drawing attention to abuses in the country.

Practical or destructive: controversy surrounds new mountain road in Georgia

Proponents say it will develop the region, while it’s opponents say it will destroy it.

Practical or destructive: controversy surrounds new mountain road in Georgia

By Sopho Aptsiauri

Proponents say it will develop the region, while it’s opponents say it will destroy it.

Taxi licensing ‘to become mandatory’ in Georgia

Plans by Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze to ‘improve taxi services’ by requiring licenses will be submitted to parliament.

Taxi licensing ‘to become mandatory’ in Georgia

Plans by Mayor of Tbilisi Kakha Kaladze to ‘improve taxi services’ by requiring licenses will be submitted to parliament.