Tbilisi: Home from Home
Refugees from past wars navigate path between adapting to life where they are, and their hopes of returning home one day.
Refugees from past wars navigate path between adapting to life where they are, and their hopes of returning home one day.
Minister insists decision made internally, not connected with American concerns about Tbilisi as haven for Iranian sanctions-busters.
Total illegal, the custom has not been tackled aggressively by authorities who seem to fear treading on people’s toes.
Minister in charge of police at the time says he had no part in “inhuman” acts of torture.
Tough rules have landed thousands in jail for possessing small amounts in recent years.
Vano Merabishvili served as interior minister, then premier in last government.
Residents fight losing battle against nature as houses crack and crumble.
Embarrassment for government after police struggle to protect anti-homophobia march.
Infant deaths falling steady, but still higher than in many regional neighbours.
Proposed changes ban arbitrary dismissal during maternity, but activists also want better pay and conditions.