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A house severely damaged by a landslide in Ajaria, southwestern Georgia. (Photo: Ilia Guchmanidze)
Mountain Resettlement Not Going to Plan in Georgia
Lasha Zarginava
11 Nov 11
People moved out of landslide-prone areas often come back after taking dislike to new homes on offer.
Building new homes for refugees in the western city of Poti. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze)
Georgian Port Braces for Refugee Influx
Lasha Zarginava
8 Jul 11
People in Poti say there isn’t enough work for them, let alone wave of people displaced by past wars.
The Supsa facility will offer direct competition to the nearby port at Poti, shown here. (Photo: Lasha Zarginava)
Will New Georgian Port Weather Economic Storm?
Lasha Zarginava
19 Nov 10
Facility at Supsa will handle biggest ships, but some question future demand for Black Sea shipping.
Poti’s water distribution network is falling apart at the seams. (Photo: Lasha Zarginava)
Georgian Seaport Short of Water
Lasha Zarginava
3 Sep 10
Major repair scheme fails to deliver basic water service to residents of Black Sea town of Poti.
Dust Fear in Georgian Port Town
Lasha Zarginava
9 Mar 10
Dust Fear in Georgian Port Town
Lasha Zarginava
14 Feb 10
Poti residents say aluminium oxide pollution from port is harmful.
Greens Protest Over Georgian Airport Plans
Lasha Zarginava
11 Dec 09
Environmentalists oppose controversial hub close to Black Sea nature reserve.
Georgian Port Again Attacked
Lasha Zarginava
20 Aug 08
No sign of Russian withdrawal from western Georgia.

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