Tina Zhvania
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Minister insists decision made internally, not connected with American concerns about Tbilisi as haven for Iranian sanctions-busters.
Embarrassment for government after police struggle to protect anti-homophobia march.
Critics say change will do little to bring down prices.
Current legislation favours employers over staff.
Government responsive to European demands on competition, but still appears not to understand need for change.