Georgia

Murder, arson and criminal infighting – what’s happening in southern Georgia?

The opposition says the authorities have lost control over the Samtskhe-Javakheti region and the local criminal communities.

Coronavirus reaches Georgian highlands

Tourists in Svaneti are being transferred to quarantine

Leader of Georgia’s eccentric libertarian Girchi party to run for parliament

One of the leaders of the ruling Georgian Dream, Gia Volsky, is considered his main rival.

Former Russian President Medvedev argues with Georgians on Facebook, blocks access to page in Georgia

In his post, Medvedev blamed Georgia for starting the 2008 war. After a wave of negative comments, the page was blocked to users from Georgia

Suspect detained in murder that caused riots in city of Akhalkalaki, Georgia

Special forces are patrolling the city after the death of a 27-year-old local gave rise to riots and arson

War anniversary, abating pandemic - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of August 3-8, 2020 - five-day August War anniversary, abating pandemic. Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia

What does responsible gambling mean?

How and why is Europebet changing up the rules of their games? A European version of gambling for the Georgian market

“South Ossetia demands the truth from the world community” – South Ossetian President

August 7-8 marks the 12th anniversary of the "August Five-Day War". Report from South Ossetia and Vladikavkaz (North Ossetia, RF)

Georgia commemorates 12th anniversary of 2008 war

Russia’s aggression has once again been condemned by diplomats. The Georgian PM promises “not to repeat the mistakes of the past”

The 2008 war over South Ossetia: How it all happened

A detailed chronological review of how the war between Georgia and Russia started over South Ossetia and its aftermath

Members of UN Security Council: Russia is undermining Georgia’s sovereignty

UN member states urge Russia to fully comply with the agreement signed on August 12, 2008

Georgian restaurants and hotels fined up to $3,000 for violating anti-epidemic rules

Fines worth 3000 dollars have been imposed on a number of Georgia hotels and restaurants for violation of epidemiological safety requirements

Transgender women attacked in Tbilisi

Man arrested for committing violence against transgender women in Tbilisi

ISFED: Anti-Western Facebook operation underway in Georgia

Alt-info uses 34 disguised Facebook pages to circulate its publications

What does Tbilisi street art have to say

Gagosh, a popular street artist from Tbilisi, speaks about his art and the enormous possibilities of graffiti, including in politics

"There are no political prisoners in Georgia," President Zurabishvili disagrees with US Senator

Military exercises, expecting tourists, search for a guilty party - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of July 27-August 1, 2020 - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Anaklia Development Consortium files lawsuit against Georgia in arbitration court

The consortium is demanding $1 billion from Georgia in compensation.