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The disappearing villages of Samtskhe-Javakheti

In south Georgia, many once populous villages are facing rapid abandonment, with their former inhabitants driven to leave by harsh environmental conditions and government neglect. 

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Datablog | Young, in the city, and online: most Georgians use more than one social media platform

A survey found most Georgian respondents use more than one social media platform, with younger people and people living in cities using a greater variety of platforms. 

Datablog | Young, in the city, and online: most Georgians use more than one social media platform

A survey found most Georgian respondents use more than one social media platform, with younger people and people living in cities using a greater variety of platforms. 

A forest in the city centre: rewilding Rustavi

A volunteer-led environmental regeneration project hopes to rewild and revive the Georgian industrial city.

A forest in the city centre: rewilding Rustavi

A volunteer-led environmental regeneration project hopes to rewild and revive the Georgian industrial city.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Who is Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgia’s next Prime Minister?

Georgian Dream’s most outspoken figure is to become the seventh Prime Minister since the party took power in 2012. 

Who is Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgia’s next Prime Minister?

Georgian Dream’s most outspoken figure is to become the seventh Prime Minister since the party took power in 2012. 

Opinion

Opinion | Georgia’s minimum wage is stuck in the 90s

It’s past time for Georgia to raise its minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since the 1990s. 

Opinion | How Azerbaijan uses ‘anti-colonialism’ to authoritarian ends

Azerbaijan’s official statements have in recent months taken a new turn, using anti-colonial rhetoric to criticise Western countries for their involvement in the region.

Editorial | Ilham Aliyev’s attempt to eradicate the free press cannot succeed

Despite the Azerbaijani President’s apparent strength, the very existence of media organisations like Abzas proves he cannot succeed.