Georgia

Rose Revolution Loses Key Backers

Murmurs of discontent over state of Georgian democracy greet anniversary of Mikheil Saakashvili’s arrival in power.

3 Nov 04

British football fans due to visit Baku for a World Cup qualifying match may be unable to find a hotel room for the night.

6 Oct 04

Cool reception from Armenia’s tiny minority communities to a draft law designed to help them.

25 Aug 04

The Georgian government tries to reclaim a central Tbilisi hotel from its refugee residents.

25 Aug 04

The treasury coffers are filling up at last, although it’s hard to say whether quick-fix tax collection methods are legal or sustainable.

4 Aug 04

Activists fear media under pressure following detention of independent newspaper chief.

4 Aug 04

Residents of areas adjoining planned Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline fear construction work may trigger landslides.

23 Jul 04

After a turbulent first half-year as president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili shows no signs of slowing down.

7 Jul 04

The Georgian president has completed his takeover of the former dissident republic of Ajaria – but opened up a split in the ruling regime.

23 Jun 04

Most people seem glad to see the back of Ajaria’s former ruler Aslan Abashidze.

6 May 04

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