Nino Kharadze

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The free economic zone at Poti has not generated the business and employment boom promised at its launch in 2008. Some see that as a warning to plans to build an all-new port called Lazika. (Photo: Lasha Zarginava)

Georgian Leader Unveils Grand City Plan

Many doubt that plan to build metropolis up from nothing is feasible, desirable or needed.

10 Dec 11

The Georgian Supreme Court in Tbilisi. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze)

First Verdict From 12 Good Georgians

Launch of jury trials seen as key to building trust in the courts.

25 Nov 11

President Mikheil Saakashvili has hailed a deal allowing Moscow to join the World Trade Organisation as a success for Georgia. (Photo: Olesia Vartanyan)

Georgia Clears Way for Russia's WTO Bid

Despite claims of success, Georgia does not seem to have gained much from talks.

5 Nov 11

Paata Zakareishvili warns that accusing Russia of a historical genocide will result in retaliatory action against Georgia. (Photo: Maia Avaliani)

Georgia Close to "Circassian Genocide" Statement

Some analysts warn that delving too deep into other people’s history could create problems in the here and now.

19 May 11

Electoral Reform Grinds to Halt in Georgia

Talks falter on extent of proportional representation.

8 Apr 11

Georgia Seeks Gains From Russia in Trade Bloc Talks

Opposition leaders say government should focus on achievable economic deals with Moscow rather than pressing political demands.

11 Mar 11

Ecologists fear that handing over forestry to the economy ministry will open the way to untrammelled commercial exploitation. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze)

Georgian Ecology Ministry to Lose Powers

Parcelling out regulatory functions could lead to plundering of natural resources, conservationists warn.

25 Feb 11

Ana Natsvlishvili of the Human Rights Centre in Tbilisi. (Photo: Maia Avaliani)

Georgia to Control NGO Work in Abkhazia, South Ossetia

Government says it must approve projects involving two disputed entities.

5 Nov 10

Border post between Georgia and Russia. (Photo: Giorgi Kupatadze)

Russian Fury at Tbilisi's Visa-free Regime for Region

Moscow sees unilateral move as a provocation – and some Georgians tend to agree.

20 Oct 10

Bako Sahakyan, president of Nagorny Karabakh, hopes an international court ruling on Kosovo will set a precedent for south Caucasian aspirations for independence. (Photo: Anahit Danielyan)

Kosovo Ruling Pandora's Box for Caucasus

States and self-declared republics divided by international court ruling that Kosovo’s declaration of independence was legal.

30 Jul 10

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