Georgia

Saakashvili Sweeps Ajaria Poll

The Georgian president has completed his takeover of the former dissident republic of Ajaria – but opened up a split in the ruling regime.

23 Jun 04

Most people seem glad to see the back of Ajaria’s former ruler Aslan Abashidze.

6 May 04

A stolen medieval ivory triptych will be returned to Tbilisi, not the museum that used to exhibit it in South Ossetia.

15 Apr 04

Azerbaijan’s “third sector” appeals for better treatment from the authorities

15 Apr 04

Opposition coalition organises protests in an attempt to bring about a "rose revolution" of its own.

8 Apr 04

The Georgian president and the Ajarian leader have averted the threat of civil war – for now.

18 Mar 04

Mikheil Saakashvili's anti-corruption campaign has claimed some high-profile victims and stirred controversy.

4 Mar 04

Former allies speak out as new president moves to consolidate his power.

13 Feb 04

The construction bonanza is changing the Baku skyline, but also prompting questions about whether the industry is a cover for money-launderers.

21 Nov 03

Protests bring Tbilisi to a halt as Shevardnadze refuses to back down.

13 Nov 03

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