Georgian miners strike as company cites global market crisis Discontent simmers while Georgian Manganese, the leading exporter of ferroalloys and manganese ores, says it is unable to sell what used to be the country's key export product. Nini Gabritchidze Jun 16, 2023
With bigger airport, Tbilisi eyes becoming regional aviation hub Expanding aviation capacities is part of the country's bigger ambitions of boosting its international transit role. Nini Gabritchidze Jun 9, 2023
Georgia: Uncertainty looms as first carriers authorized for Russia flights The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions. Nini Gabritchidze May 16, 2023
Russia rewards Georgia with lifting of visa requirement, renewal of direct flights The changes signal growing competition between Russia and the West for Georgia’s geopolitical loyalty. Giorgi Lomsadze May 10, 2023
Georgian government pressured to fund drug for children with rare condition Treatment with Voxzogo, a new medication for a condition causing dwarfism and various health complications, is said to cost up to $200,000 per year. Nini Gabritchidze Apr 25, 2023
Georgia's annual dinner with the dead Once a year Georgians hit the cemeteries to break bread with the dearly departed. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 19, 2023
Georgian authorities clash with big business over pricing chaos The authorities accuse top pharmacy chains of hiking prices on vital medications to evade new regulations. Nini Gabritchidze Mar 31, 2023
The Ukrainians in Georgian villages Priced out of Georgian cities by Russians fleeing conscription, many Ukrainian refugees have ended up in small, remote towns, where resources are few. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 1, 2023
Georgia downplays mass emigration amid economic, political frustration Recent controversial moves by Georgia’s ruling party have added fears of a brain drain to existing emigration concerns. Nini Gabritchidze Feb 22, 2023
A decent man: Living through stagnation, war and peace in Georgia Our chief Caucasus correspondent reflects on the life and radically changing times of his father, who passed away last month. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 17, 2023
Kazakhstan seeks return of Nazarbayev-linked bank from London It appears to be yet another salvo against the disgraced former president. Joanna Lillis Feb 16, 2023
South Caucasus residents ponder earthquake risks Following the devastating quakes in Turkey, residents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia are wondering how safe their cities are. Heydar Isayev, Arshaluis Mgdesyan Feb 15, 2023
New wave of labor protests hits Georgia In separate protests, workers across various fields have demanded better pay amid rising prices. Nini Gabritchidze Feb 6, 2023
Georgian authorities face backlash over Russian purchases Tbilisi says the war will not derail plans to buy subway cars from Russia with European money. Nini Gabritchidze Feb 3, 2023
Moscow's talk of lifting flight ban hits a nerve in Tbilisi Three years ago, Moscow's unilateral flight ban was intended to shock Georgia. Now many Georgians dread the resumption of air connections. Nini Gabritchidze Jan 24, 2023