Georgia

Georgian officials are fond of up-market vehicles, in black if possible. These ones are outside the State Chancellory. (Photo: IWPR)

Red Faces as Georgian Officials' Lavish Spending Revealed

Swanky cars and iPhones for government staff seen as excessive at a time when money is tight.

24 Jan 14

Georgia: Saakashvili's Party Down, Not Out

United National Movement has survived two election defeats to become serious opposition force.

17 Jan 14

Tented camp for homeless people in Georgia. (Photo: Natia Geguchadze)

Winter Respite for Georgia's Homeless

Campaigners say temporary shelters all well and good, but more concerted welfare programme is needed.

14 Jan 14

Georgia's justice minister Tea Tsulukiani. (Photo: Georgian justice ministry).

Prison Protests in Georgia

Anger at government backtracking on pledge to review past convictions.

22 Dec 13

(Left to right) Prizewinning journalist Olesya Vartanyan, IWPR Caucasus Programme Director Beka Bajelidze, EUMM Chief of Press and Public Information Unit Ann Vaessen, EUMM head Toivo Klaar. (Photo: IWPR)

IWPR Fellowship for EU Caucasus Prizewinner

EU awards first prize for peace journalism.

20 Dec 13

The speaker of Georgia's parliament, David Usupashvili, mounted a robust defence of the local government reform bill. (Photo: Georgian parliament website)

Storm Over Local Government Bill in Georgia

Influential church leader warns devolution means separatism. “Nonsense”, say critics.

19 Dec 13

Aleko Tskitishvili of the Human Rights Centre in Georgia. (Photo: IWPR)

Georgian Government Promises Push on Human Rights

A year after coming to power, the Georgian Dream administration has improved conditions in detention although there’s still work to be done on this and other issues.

13 Dec 13

Forests in Georgia are losing trees to loggers who supply villages with firewood. (Photo: CENN)

Georgian Forests Face Burning Issue

Overuse of firewood leads to environmental problems in rural areas.

10 Dec 13

Georgian finance minister Nodar Khaduri (left) with Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili. (Photo: Georgian finance ministry)

Georgian Leaders Seek Pain-Free Spending Cuts

Revenue shortfall requires swift solutions, but officials say welfare won’t be slashed.

4 Dec 13

The presidential residence in Tbilisi is likely to be handed over for use as a university instead. (Photo: Levan Kherkheulidze).

Palace Politics in Georgia

Incoming president decides the palace his predecessor built isn't for him.

21 Nov 13

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