Georgia

Lights Out For Georgia?

Parliament enacts US-style anti-smoking law, though independent-minded Georgians are unlikely to obey.

19 Sep 03

New publication aims to revitalise identity of west Georgian group living in Abkhazia.

6 Sep 03

Counterfeit, expired or smuggled pharmaceuticals are putting the population's health at risk.

6 Sep 03

The International Monetary Fund is running out of patience with Tbilisi’s failure to implement reforms.

25 Jul 03

On paper Georgians have the right to receive free medical treatment, but the reality is a lot different.

10 Jul 03

A group of hunger-striking Chechens accuse the United Nations of abandoning them

13 Jun 03

Georgia's opposition has begun its parliamentary election campaign early.

5 Jun 03

An influx of Azerbaijani prostitutes, some the victims of crime, some the perpetrators, is shaking up eastern Turkey.

15 May 03

High unemployment in Georgia spawns rogue job centres which rob their customers.

9 May 03

In the latest blow to media in Kutaisi, the entire staff of a local television station are hospitalised by a gas leak.

1 May 03

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