After tens of thousands took to the streets to protest the so-called “foreign agent law” the Georgian government preliminary dropped the law. Critic was voiced mainly by civil society and the EU. Listen to this article as radio piece in German language. Clouds of tear gas are swirling across Rustaveli Boulevard, people are covering their…
Autor: Felix Weiß
The Tragedy of Dighomi Meadows
When you are in Tbilisi and you cross the multilane bridge connecting the area around Sarajishvili Metro on the left bank of the River Mtkvari with Dighomi on the right bank, you can see the „Otter Island“ and get a glimpse into wetland forest territory, that is unfortunately witnessing destruction due to illegal quarrying and…
The Old Tbilisi resistance – „I refuse to move out“
When I moved to Tbilisi I especially liked the Old Town – wooden balconies, hidden yards, carved ornaments and beautiful doors and porches give this part of the city an unique character. Guests and tourists from abroad admired this historical setting. But what was astonishing: unlike in Western European cities „normal“ people who lived there…
Tbilisi Pride and Prejudice
Despite the threats of nationalist groups and the announcement of the government to not be able to ensure safety, the team of „Tbilisi Pride“ is determined to hold a number of events. Lack of security, death threats and the exposing attitude of the own family are constant companions.
German police closing in on Armenian mafia
Police and journalistic investigations conclude that the German city of Erfurt has become the centre of Armenian organized crime in Germany This article was also published by JAM-News.net. Photo by: MDR. A German police report published by journalists speaks of an extensive network of organized crime operated by Armenian immigrants in Germany. Local publications question…
“I’m writing only in German” – Interview with the Georgian author Nino Haratishvili
The Georgian author and theatre director Nino Haratishvili, who lives in the German city Hamburg became famous in Germany, because of her book: “Das achte Leben (Für Brilka)”. The book is about a Georgian family history and deals with the Georgian history of the past 100 years. While she was highly praised in Germany and…
Election campaign 2016 in Georgia
When the roads in Tbilisi are renovated and flash lights are installed, it is again time for elections. On 8th october 2016 the voters will decide on the composition of the parliament. After a hot august, when the elction campaign activities was resting, they started again in september and left several injured.
Crossing the bridge: GEM Fest in Anaklia
From 10th – 14th august 2016 for the second time the GEM Fest took place at the beach of Anaklia. On five days the visitors experienced at bunch of national and international acts of the electronic music scene. Although it was all about music, the festival also contained a small political aspect.
Video Poll: What do you think about „Europe“?
JAM News recently published my video poll conducted in the streets of Tbilisi about what people think about Europe. With the help of Georgian friends we asked people about their associations and opinions about Europe. We wanted to know what first comes to their mind when they hear the word „Europe“.
Nine things that surprise a foreigner in Georgia
After living in Tbilisi for a couple of months, I was asked by JAM News to write about the things, that surprised me in Georgia. So here are the nine things that came first to my mind.
Video Poll: Smoking in Bars
Georgia is a paradise for smokers. Cigarettes are cheap and you can smoke almost everywhere: in bars and restaurants, public places, tunnels, in the taxi and even bus drivers like to puff their cigarettes. But does really everybody appreciates this freedom for smokers? I conducted a video for JAM News about what locals and foreigners…
Independence Day in Tbilisi
On 26th May 2016 the annual celebration of the Georgian Independence Day took place. This date marks the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Georgia which was founded on 26th May 1918 after the collapse of the Russian Empire. The new funded state existed only until spring 1921 when it was invaded by the Red…
The Georgian Knot 