Olesya Vartanian

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Demonstrators are driven by complex motives and differing agendas, but this is not a repeat of the Kiev revolution.

6 Jun 14

Rumour adds to the mood of uncertainty gripping the Georgian capital.

12 Aug 08

Armenians and Azerbaijanis look for ways round new curbs on migrant workers, while Georgians take most of the heat.

25 May 07

Land reform may be the last straw for Georgia’s Dukhobor community.

26 Sep 06

Hopes of a windfall for the poor potato farmers of Samtskhe-Javakheti are raised by Georgia’s president - then dashed.

10 Jan 06

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