A second attempt at mediation by an EU diplomat failed to achieve results, as Georgia's western partners are proving unable to help the country's two warring political factions find common ground.
The death of a nurse, hasty European policy decisions and the Georgian church’s indifference all have contributed to a rocky rollout for the vaccination campaign.
Both of Georgia’s warring political factions interpreted the statement from Moscow’s top spy as being targeted at them and aimed at boosting their respective enemies.
The bizarre, apparently politically motivated case has unspooled like a Da Vinci Code-style thriller, complete with secret historic documents, ancient churches and an alleged web of conspiracy.
The COVID-19 vaccination experiences of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia show that if you’re a small and poor country, you need to rely on powerful friends.
The country’s most powerful man dramatically announces he’s handing over the reins of power to younger lieutenants. But skeptics note that this isn’t the first time he’s done it.
International observers said that despite some irregularities, overall the vote was free and competitive. But the losing parties are nevertheless protesting and refusing to enter parliament.
