As Georgia leans towards a more liberal economy, will the country face a decline in religious and conservative values? This is what it is feared in view of statements of Bidzina Ivanishvili, Franco-Georgian oligarch, and one of President Saakashvili’ main opponents in the upcoming Georgian elections. The businessman is particularly critical when it comes to […]
Lazika: “City of the Future” on the Black Sea
At the time of this writing, Lazika is little more than a murky coastal marsh. In the next 10 years however, we will see skyscrapers, allotments, and business districts rise up from this blank canvas. The city of Lazika could possibly become the Dubai of the Black Sea. This new and exciting project would allow […]
Roj TV’s suspension: what’s next ?
Roj TV -a Kurdish TV station based in Denmark- has been found guilty of promoting terrorism by a Copenhagen Court last week. The TV station, which is allegedly linked to the Kurdistan armed-rebellion (PKK), has been suspended by its satellite provider. A Danish court last week levied a 5.2 million Danish crown ($894,800) fine […]