Georgia

Pope Francis after the Holy Mass met with Georgian president Giorgi Mrgvelashvili, who attended the event with other government officials. (Photo: Tako Svanidze)

Pope Makes Contentious Georgia Visit

Low turn-out and demonstrations mar landmark trip.

6 Oct 16

Town of Akhalkalaki in Georgia's southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. (Photo: Samkhretis Karibche)

Georgia Reaches Out for the Ethnic Vote

Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.

2 Oct 16

Batumi mosque - prayers sitting in the street because there is no space inside. (Photo courtesy of Beka Tsikarishvili)

Georgian Muslims Demand Recognition

The community wants more state support for their religious institutions.

16 Sep 16

(Photo: Tamta Tvalavadze)

Green Activists Launch Tbilisi Protest

Campaigners say the authorities are destroying parks under pressure from developers.

28 Aug 16

The Caucasus University meeting at which the new rector was announced. Shown left to right are former rector Ahmed Sanich, SOCAR vice-president Khalig Mammadov and current rector Elmar Gasimov. By APA(Photo: APA)

Caucasus Faces Fallout from Turkey's Failed Coup

Experts weigh wide-ranging geopolitical and security repercussions.

5 Aug 16

(Photo: Georgia's Ministry of Defence)

Boost to Military Reform in Georgia

Fresh cooperation with the United States gives Tbilisi the opportunity to improve its armed forces.

19 Jul 16

Georgia Gears Up for Parliamentary Elections

Analysts predict a fierce struggle ahead as most voters are undecided.

13 Jul 16

The Noble Partner training exercise held recently in Georgia. (Photo: Georgian ministry of defence)

Georgia Stuck in NATO Limbo

Tbilisi continues to dream, but membership remains a long way off.

20 Jun 16

Georgian special forces officer patrolling the Georgian border with South Ossetia. (Photo: Goga Aptsiauri)

Georgians Long to Visit South Ossetia

People cut off by the de facto border still want to visit cemeteries on the other side.

12 May 16

Inguri reservoir. (Photo: Izida Chanya)

Abkhazia, Georgia's Energy Security at Risk

The Inguri hydroelectric power plant badly needs repairs that would put it out of action for months if not years.

27 Apr 16

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