Sofo Bukia
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Ruling party using its control of Tbilisi’s elected assembly to pressure mayoral office.
United National Movement has survived two election defeats to become serious opposition force.
Influential church leader warns devolution means separatism. “Nonsense”, say critics.
Incoming president decides the palace his predecessor built isn't for him.
Government faces resistance as it insists boycotting the games would be worse than going.
Mountain villagers whose farms would be flooded by proposed scheme say they aren't going anywhere.
As Muslims call for rebuilding and Christians say no, officials who cited planning violation struggle to contain damage.
Vano Merabishvili served as interior minister, then premier in last government.
Was rally in Tbilisi a sign of renewed strength, or a last gasp?
Relations between president and prime minister reach new low as confrontation spills onto streets.