TBILISI, May 3 – Protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday to support media freedom and show solidarity with detained journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. The march began near the Tbilisi Concert Hall, and headed toward parliament, where anti-government protesters have been gathering for more than a year. Participants carried a large banner reading: “Freedom for Mzia, ... Read more
TBILISI, May 2 – A Georgian parliamentary commission set up to study high prices has concluded that the main problem is not excessive profits, but a long and inefficient supply chain. Georgia’s cost of living debate began with a Christmas Eve video message by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, and eventually led to a parliamentary commission ... Read more
TBILISI, May 2 – Couriers and taxi drivers protested in several parts of Tbilisi on Friday, drawing attention to low fares, commissions, fines and rising costs. The protesters said they are unhappy with current working conditions and the rates they receive for rides and deliveries. One courier told Interpressnews that delivery workers can no longer ... Read more
TBILISI, May 1 – A court hearing was held in Tbilisi on Friday in the case of opposition politician Levan Khabeishvili, who is accused of promising a bribe to officials and publicly calling for the overthrow of state power. Khabeishvili, chairman of the political council of the United National Movement (UNM), was present at the ... Read more
