Georgia: US Didn't Force Tougher Visa Rules for Iran
Minister insists decision made internally, not connected with American concerns about Tbilisi as haven for Iranian sanctions-busters.
10 Jul 13
Georgia
Child Marriage Persists in Parts of Georgia
Total illegal, the custom has not been tackled aggressively by authorities who seem to fear treading on people’s toes.
10 Jul 13
Shocking Police Abuse Videos in Georgia
Minister in charge of police at the time says he had no part in “inhuman” acts of torture.
28 Jun 13
Georgia to Relax Drug Laws
Tough rules have landed thousands in jail for possessing small amounts in recent years.
11 Jun 13
Saakashvili Ally Arrested in Georgia
Vano Merabishvili served as interior minister, then premier in last government.
4 Jun 13
Georgian Villagers on Shaky Ground
Residents fight losing battle against nature as houses crack and crumble.
24 May 13
Anti-Gay Riot in Georgian Capital
Embarrassment for government after police struggle to protect anti-homophobia march.
21 May 13
Georgia Tackles Child Mortality
Infant deaths falling steady, but still higher than in many regional neighbours.
20 May 13
Georgian Women Seek Fair Maternity Terms
Proposed changes ban arbitrary dismissal during maternity, but activists also want better pay and conditions.
7 May 13
An Immigrant From the Caucasus
As speculation continues on the motives for the Tsarnaev brother’s actions, a journalist from the Caucasus offers a different take on life in the United States.
26 Apr 13
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