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Tbilisi judo Grand Prix: Tatalashvili leads strong home showing on day two
The Tbilisi Grand Prix is well underway now and day two saw the home contingent scoop up a few medals – one of which was gold. But they all came fromThe Tbilisi Grand Prix is well underway now and day two saw the home contingent scoop up a few medals – one of which was gold. But they all came from
European Youth Olympic Festival – looking back
After six days of intense competition, the 13th edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival has drawn to a close in Tbilisi. 50 countries tookAfter six days of intense competition, the 13th edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival has drawn to a close in Tbilisi. 50 countries took
European Youth Olympic Festival – final day
Local favourite Onise Saneblidze produced a stunning performance to beat Russia’s Aliumer Tumaev in the under 90 kilo final in Tbilisi as theLocal favourite Onise Saneblidze produced a stunning performance to beat Russia’s Aliumer Tumaev in the under 90 kilo final in Tbilisi as the
European Youth Olympic Festival - day four round-up
Letizia Paternoster from Italy won gold in the girls road race at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia. Denmark’s Emma CecilieLetizia Paternoster from Italy won gold in the girls road race at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia. Denmark’s Emma Cecilie
Day two round up from European Youth Olympic Festival
Ciara Neville from Ireland won the girls blue riband 100 metres event on day two of the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia. Poland’sCiara Neville from Ireland won the girls blue riband 100 metres event on day two of the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia. Poland’s
2015 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival begins
Competition at the 2015 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival in Tbilisi got underway on Monday. The city’s brand new Athletics Stadium greeted theCompetition at the 2015 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival in Tbilisi got underway on Monday. The city’s brand new Athletics Stadium greeted the
Europe's young Olympic hopefuls compete in Tbilisi
The Olympic flame in the centre of the Georgian capital Tbilisi welcomes young athletes from all over Europe to compete in the European Youth OlympicThe Olympic flame in the centre of the Georgian capital Tbilisi welcomes young athletes from all over Europe to compete in the European Youth Olympic
Tiger kills man after escaping Tbilisi Zoo during floods
A tiger has killed a man after escaping from a zoo during floods in Tbilisi at the weekend, it’s emerged. Georgia’s interior ministry confirmed theA tiger has killed a man after escaping from a zoo during floods in Tbilisi at the weekend, it’s emerged. Georgia’s interior ministry confirmed the
Georgia declares national day of mourning after devastating flood hits Tbilisi
At least a dozen people are dead and many more missing after severe flooding in the Georgia’s capital Tbilisi. Heavy rain and strong winds turned aAt least a dozen people are dead and many more missing after severe flooding in the Georgia’s capital Tbilisi. Heavy rain and strong winds turned a
Dangerous animals escape on to the streets of the Georgian capital after floods that killed at least nine people
At least nine people are reported dead as a result of torrential flooding in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday. Heavy rain caused a river in theAt least nine people are reported dead as a result of torrential flooding in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday. Heavy rain caused a river in the
Warming to Tbilisi
In the first of our series exploring the sights and delights of Georgia, Georgian Life, we begin our journey in the country’s largest city and itsIn the first of our series exploring the sights and delights of Georgia, Georgian Life, we begin our journey in the country’s largest city and its
Traveler’s diary: Tbilisi
It’s generally acknowledged that in Tbilisi old meets new, and the East meets the West. However, once you come to visit, you’ll probably find outIt’s generally acknowledged that in Tbilisi old meets new, and the East meets the West. However, once you come to visit, you’ll probably find out
Cherniak celebrates maiden Grand Prix gold in Tbilisi
The second IJF Grand Prix of the season began on Friday. Day one of three of the Tbilisi Grand Prix saw five gold medals up for grabs. World numberThe second IJF Grand Prix of the season began on Friday. Day one of three of the Tbilisi Grand Prix saw five gold medals up for grabs. World number
Georgia: clashes on International Day Against Homophobia
In Georgia, a rally for International Day Against Homophobia has been dramatically bombarded by priests and thousands of anti-gay protesters. WearingIn Georgia, a rally for International Day Against Homophobia has been dramatically bombarded by priests and thousands of anti-gay protesters. Wearing
200 inmates released in Georgia
The gates of prisons across Georgia opened to release almost 200 inmates newly recognised as political prisoners by Georgia’s parliament.The gates of prisons across Georgia opened to release almost 200 inmates newly recognised as political prisoners by Georgia’s parliament.
Mass baptism in Orthodox ceremony
Five hundred children were baptised at an Orthodox ceremony in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.Five hundred children were baptised at an Orthodox ceremony in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
Georgia Gay Pride march ends in scuffle
A group of gay Georgian activists organised the first-ever march to mark the International Day Against Homophobia which turned into a fist fight whenA group of gay Georgian activists organised the first-ever march to mark the International Day Against Homophobia which turned into a fist fight when
Georgia Gay Pride march ends in fist fight
An historic gay pride gathering in Georgia has ended in violence. Religious activists disrupted what was dubbed the country’s first-ever march toAn historic gay pride gathering in Georgia has ended in violence. Religious activists disrupted what was dubbed the country’s first-ever march to
Israel embassy staff targeted in bomb attacks
A bomb attack on an Israeli embassy car in the Indian capital New Delhi has injured a woman. Another device found in an Israeli diplomat’s car inA bomb attack on an Israeli embassy car in the Indian capital New Delhi has injured a woman. Another device found in an Israeli diplomat’s car in
Georgia's record-breaking Magnetic Man
A kick-boxing coach from Georgia has set a new world record using his recently-acquired talent: the ability to attract metal to his body. 39-year-oldA kick-boxing coach from Georgia has set a new world record using his recently-acquired talent: the ability to attract metal to his body. 39-year-old
Refugee evictions in Georgia
Georgia uproots hundreds of persons in an attempt to tackle a massive refugee problem inherited from conflicts in the early 1990s in the rebelGeorgia uproots hundreds of persons in an attempt to tackle a massive refugee problem inherited from conflicts in the early 1990s in the rebel
Georgian opposition stage Tbilisi protest
At least 3,000 Georgian opposition supporters have demonstrated in the capital Tbilisi after one of their rallies was broken up on Thursday byAt least 3,000 Georgian opposition supporters have demonstrated in the capital Tbilisi after one of their rallies was broken up on Thursday by
Fifth day of protests against Georgian president
Demonstrations to oust President Mikhail Saakashvili are continuing in Georgia for a fifth consecutive day. Hundreds of people are on the streets ofDemonstrations to oust President Mikhail Saakashvili are continuing in Georgia for a fifth consecutive day. Hundreds of people are on the streets of
Georgian quit call for 'authoritarian' Saakashvili
Thousands took to the streets of Tbilisi on Saturday to demand the resignation of President Mikheil Saakashvili. The opposition marchers accuseThousands took to the streets of Tbilisi on Saturday to demand the resignation of President Mikheil Saakashvili. The opposition marchers accuse
Victory for Georgia's ruling party in local polls
Georgia’s ruling party candidate, Gigi Ugulava, has been re-elected mayor of Tiblisi with over 60 percent of the vote – according to exitGeorgia’s ruling party candidate, Gigi Ugulava, has been re-elected mayor of Tiblisi with over 60 percent of the vote – according to exit
Police and anti-government protesters clash in Georgia
Georgian riot police clash with stone-throwing demonstrators close to Tbilisi an indication that political tension is on the rise ahead of localGeorgian riot police clash with stone-throwing demonstrators close to Tbilisi an indication that political tension is on the rise ahead of local