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Strongman rule, minority tensions and Russian intervention disrupt democracy in the south Caucasus state
US and Brussels say ‘foreign agent’ bill was incompatible with efforts to join EU and Nato
NGOs and press organisations receiving funding from abroad would be labelled ‘foreign agents’
Carter Center says ex-president has ‘decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family’
Health of former president has deteriorated rapidly in detention, amid allegations of poisoning
In the medieval mountain town of Mestia, a team of local and Canadian guides is opening up a new frontier for adventure-seeking skiers
The former Soviet republic may be on the cusp of a conflict zone, but its cultural life beats with an independent spirit
Armenian-Azerbaijani hostilities and Georgia’s democratic backsliding present tough challenges in Europe’s backyard
Few in the former Soviet republic have opened their arms to the thousands arriving daily
Humanitarian border policies complicate countries’ relations with Moscow
In times of stress, discounts of 40 to 60 per cent are not uncommon
Demonstrators blame pro-Kremlin leaders for thwarting membership aspirations
Diplomats voice caution about complex process as Ukraine war triggers wave of applications for membership
Salome Zourabichvili says Europe should learn from its failure to put Ukraine on path to membership
Black Sea country has shifted away from Brussels under ruling Georgian Dream party
From first descents on Baffin Island to an alternative Alpine ‘haute route’
Ex-leader made clandestine trip from Ukraine and urged vote against ruling party in elections
Peace talks have ramification for Tbilisi and EU’s ability to influence events in own backyard
A rare beacon of democracy in the post-Soviet space is under threat
Detention of Nika Melia deepens crisis in strategically important Caucasus state
Irakli Garibashvili to lead government after resignation of Giorgi Gakharia
Winner of Georgia’s elections appears opposed to big western investments
Georgian Dream appears to be on course for third consecutive term in former Soviet state
Coronavirus has created uncertainty in the Black Sea region as Moscow seeks to build greater influence
Former Georgian leader was expelled by Kyiv after falling out with then president
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