Money transfers to Georgia have hit a record this year. Though they are lifeline for many Georgian families, the economy is developing an unhealthy dependence.
The mega project was canceled in 2020 amid political acrimony and geopolitical speculation. Now, a shift in regional transport routes may be breathing new life into it.
Many have asked whether the crash, which killed eight people, and the fatal paragliding incident that necessitated the rescue flight, were preventable.