Georgia’s predatory lenders are punishing the poor Georgian indebtedness has reached crisis proportions. And lenders take a scant, if any, look at customers’ creditworthiness. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 15, 2018
On anniversary of war, Georgians curse Putin The protesters used props and imagery to depict the devastations of the 2008 war and its continued impact on Georgia. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2018
Georgia legalizes it – sort of A court has ruled that the authorities cannot punish someone for smoking marijuana. But possession remains illegal. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 1, 2018
Azerbaijan’s music festival mixes pop and politics A singer with an Armenian-sounding last name performed a song written by Russian foreign ministry spokesperson at the festival hosted by the Azerbaijani president’s ex-son-in-law. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 31, 2018
Billionaire’s big talk on his big plans for Georgia Ivanishvili holds forth on his behind-the-scenes decisionmaking. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 27, 2018
Russia’s Georgian drinking problem Is Russia's warning on Georgian wine about consumer protection, or geopolitics? Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 25, 2018
Now hiring in Georgia: presidential candidates The paradox of Georgia’s political system is that an oligarch controls the government by staying out of it. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 19, 2018
On trial in Georgia: the right to compare a person to a reproductive organ Georgia’s most prominent #MeToo case gets litigious. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 11, 2018
Did a Russian spy supply boots and bags to the Georgian army? The defense ministry is facing uncomfortable questions about the rigorousness of their background checks. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 6, 2018
Georgia to extradite Turk involved in killing of Russian pilot Turkish officials say the suspect is wanted for allegedly leading a criminal group, not anything related to the pilot. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 5, 2018
Georgian government shells out on ACs to cool public anger Education authorities were shamed into providing air conditioning for university admissions test centers Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 3, 2018
Georgia, South Ossetia exchange Magnitsky-like lists The lists would sanction individuals whom the respective sides say committed crimes against them. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 29, 2018
Will there be wine on Mars? Georgia prepares its grapes for an interplanetary mission Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 26, 2018
Georgian protests draw other bereaved parents Other parents, some holding photos of their deceased sons, also addressed the crowd about their failed quests for justice. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 4, 2018
Protests in Georgia call for justice in teen murders The case has sparked accusations that the government has failed to eliminate impunity for officials. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 1, 2018
Syria formally recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia In retaliation, Georgia cut diplomatic ties with Syria. Giorgi Lomsadze May 29, 2018
Georgian fascists step into the spotlight As Georgia's fascist groups gain prominence, many wonder why the government isn't doing more to fight them. Giorgi Lomsadze May 25, 2018
Small gay rights rally held in Tbilisi amid fears of violence Activists ceded the streets to homophobic priests and neo-Nazis. Giorgi Lomsadze May 17, 2018
Georgia Protests: Nightlife against Nationalists Young clubbers occupied central Tbilisi to defend their right to party, squaring off against ultranationalists. Giorgi Lomsadze May 14, 2018
Stink bugs invade Georgia; Russia blames the U.S. Could an insect war be hatching in the Caucasus? Giorgi Lomsadze May 11, 2018
Armenia and that post-Soviet trick with prime ministers Sargsyan was just the latest in a string of leaders who tried to hold on to power while changing jobs Giorgi Lomsadze May 11, 2018
Georgia’s condemned condoms A cheeky contraception in Georgia renews the debate on the separation of church, state and safe sex. Giorgi Lomsadze May 7, 2018
Georgia witnesses second coming of Bidzina Ivanishvili Georgia’s behind-the-scenes boss returns to political center stage as ruling party chairman. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 26, 2018
Can a reclining Georgian nationalist fake his way to the top? Netizens took selfies with breathing tubes to poke fun at the far-right leader. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 23, 2018
Why Georgians second-guess their doctors Deregulation has left Georgian medical care something many Georgians would rather avoid. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 19, 2018
