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Georgia’s Mountainous Cryptocurrency Problem

The legendary mountain region of Svaneti has turned into a cryptocurrency mint, resulting in chronic electricity shortages.

'critical condition'

Georgia Hunger-Striking Ex-Leader Risks Dying Without Transfer – Doctor

Mikheil Saakashvili launched a hunger strike after being imprisoned on his return from exile in Ukraine, saying the arrest was political.

political prisoner

Georgia Ex-President Saakashvili Says Abused in Prison, Fears for Life

Chanting Saakashvili's name, about 40,000 demonstrators flooded on Monday evening into Tbilisi's Freedom Square.

waiting for freedom

Hunger-Striking Saakashvili a Headache for Georgian Government

Saakashvili has been refusing food for nearly a month since he was detained following his dramatic return to Georgia.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Pandora Papers. Covid death record. Billionaire arrest.

POLITICAL CRISIS

Georgia Ruling Party Leads Polls, Opposition Alleges Fraud

The elections were held in a tense atmosphere after the arrest of former president Mikheil Saakashvili.

view from moscow

Georgian Ex-President’s Return From Exile a ‘Circus,’ Kremlin Says

Mikheil Saakashvili said he returned from exile despite the threat of arrest, calling on his supporters to take to the streets against the government.

BITTERSWEET EXILE

As Crackdown Intensifies, Russian Emigres Find Refuge in Georgia

The small Caucasian nation has become the destination of choice for a new generation of dissidents fleeing their homeland.

violent streets

Georgia LGBTQ Activists Cancel Pride March After Clashes

Organizers accused the prime minister of encouraging homophobic sentiments and his government of failing to "protect fundamental human rights."

unwelcome guest

Russian Journalist’s Georgia Visit Sparks Protests

Protesters said they opposed Vladimir Pozner’s visit over his comments that Georgia would never regain its breakaway regions.

Divide and rule

Russia Drops Info Bomb Into Georgia’s Political Crisis

A recent statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence chief deepens the rift between Georgia's warring political factions.

fragile democracy

Thousands Protest in Georgia After Opposition Leader Arrested

Nika Melia's arrest sparked swift condemnation from the opposition and Western diplomats.

Court Condemns Russia for Violating Human Rights After 2008 Georgia War

The ECHR ruled that Russia tortured and prevented people returning to their homes in the wake of its 2008 war against Georgia.

'mission accomplished'

Billionaire Georgia Party Leader Says Quitting Politics

Bidzina Ivanishvili's statement comes after his Georgian Dream party claimed a narrow victory in a tightly contested parliamentary election last year.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

"Near abroad" elections. Nagorno-Karabakh. "March against terror."

Kadyrov Accused of Masterminding Murder Plot Against Georgian TV Host Who Insulted Putin

The suspect was working “on the orders of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov,” the would-be victim's boss said.

black sea tensions

NATO to Ramp Up Georgia’s Security Against ‘Aggressive’ Russia: Official

A NATO official called the strategy “hybrid defense.”

Best Georgian restaurants in Moscow

With Georgia as its neighbour and former part of the Soviet Union, it's not a surpise that Moscow is packed with Georgian restaurants. But the quality...

Georgia, Backed by U.S. and Britain, Blames Russia for 'Paralyzing' Cyberattack

State, private and media websites were taken out by the attack, including those belonging to the Georgian president's office.

MYSTERY ASSASSIN

Russian Spy Agency Played Role in Berlin Murder of Georgian Man – Bellingcat

The killing triggered diplomatic expulsions from Germany and Moscow.

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