The state has begun gifting all newlyweds in the country a free copy of the national epic poem, The Knight in the Panther’s Skin, meant as a “dowry” for the brides.
The presidential race was a partial referendum on former president Mikheil Saakashvili. Some low-information voters took that literally, voting for a fringe candidate with a similar name.
The United National Movement’s strong showing is a comeback of sorts for former president Mikheil Saakashvili, who still leads the opposition party from exile.
The church said it is taking its time in formulating a response to the schism, while senior ecclesiastical officials have come out on both sides of the conflict.
Russian military officials renewed their scare campaign about a U.S. research lab in Georgia, this time bringing Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan into it, as well.
The German leader failed to endorse NATO membership for Georgia and was reluctant to use the term “occupation” to describe the situation in the breakaway territories.
