Women from Georgia undertake dangerous migration routes to Greece to escape poverty and support their families, often working in low‑paid domestic jobs without legal status. Their remittances form a significant share of Georgia’s economy, but the emotional burden is severe, with long separations, missed family milestones, and chronic loneliness. Social researchers note shifts in family roles and increasing reliance on women as primary migrants, while many of the women feel unable to return home due to ongoing financial pressures and obligations.

The author recounts a personal experience dealing with City Park, a company responsible for parking management in Tbilisi. After receiving fines and surcharges for parking violations, the author navigates the appeal process through the Tbilisi Transport Service Agency and eventually takes the case to court. The court partially rules in favor of the author, reducing the fines and returning a portion of the seized funds. The narrative highlights issues with the company's customer service and the legal system's handling of parking fines, advocating for citizens to challenge unjust practices.

Despite Georgia's more restrictive marriage law setting 18 as the legal age to wed, child marriage and arranged engagements persist, particularly in minority-populated areas like Kakheti. Cultural and religious traditions continue to support early marriage, with parents often arranging marriages to protect their daughters from bridenapping. Efforts by organizations like the United Nations Population Fund aim to raise awareness about the dangers of underage marriage, but deeply rooted customs and economic hardships make change challenging. The practice of bridenapping has declined, but early marriage remains prevalent, driven by poverty and social status concerns.

Pankisi Gorge, a small valley in eastern Georgia inhabited mainly by Kists and Chechen refugees, has remained peaceful in recent years and regularly conducts presidential, parliamentary and local elections without violations. Local youth perspectives on their role in Georgia’s development often shape their attitudes toward these elections.

EU-funded rural development projects aim to reduce poverty in Georgia by strengthening local agricultural businesses, supporting community‑led development and expanding economic opportunities. Pilot initiatives in municipalities including Lagodekhi, Kazbegi and Borjomi promote Local Action Groups to guide local strategies, provide grants for small enterprises and replicate successful models nationwide. Testimonies from beneficiaries highlight economic gains and improved prospects, while international organizations such as Mercy Corps, UNDP and partner NGOs coordinate implementation to expand rural development aligned with European best practices.

A former German UN peacekeeper recounts his years in Georgia during the Abkhazia conflict, describing unstable conditions, his 2003 kidnapping in the Kodori Valley, and the personal impact that later led him to write a memoir. After UNOMIG ended in 2009, he shifted to coppersmithing, drawing inspiration from Georgian mosaics and dedicating his time to craftwork.

Syrian refugees arriving in Berlin face long waits and difficult living conditions at the LaGeSo registration center while navigating language barriers and bureaucratic delays. Volunteers help manage the overcrowded environment, offering food, clothing, and guidance. Personal accounts describe dangerous journeys from Syria and aspirations for safety and stability in Germany. After registration, refugees are distributed across federal states with basic housing and access to language study and limited employment. Germany remains the main EU destination for Syrians as the civil war continues to displace millions.

Charlie Hebdo’s editor-in-chief Gerard Biard defends controversial cartoons depicting a drowned Syrian toddler, arguing that satire must shock to expose reality. Speaking at the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium, he emphasizes that the images highlight the suffering of refugees fleeing the Middle East and criticizes the escalation of backlash on social networks. Biard condemns threats of violence against the magazine and stresses that disagreement with satire should never justify calls for murder. The magazine maintains that its caricatures target ideas and policies rather than individuals.

German filmmaker Stefan Tolz’s documentary Full Speed Westward contrasts Georgia’s political transformation through a journey across the country in a vintage Volga 21, using interviews with key political and cultural figures to explore differing visions for Georgia’s future. The film presents six main characters whose perspectives reflect political change, societal memory and hopes for national direction, while highlighting Georgia’s rapid development since the Soviet collapse. Celebrated by critics and screened internationally, the documentary has gained cultural recognition and award nominations, underscoring its value as a historical chronicle of modern Georgia.

Residents of Georgian villages near the South Ossetia administrative boundary risk detainment by de-facto border guards while collecting capers, a key seasonal income source. The European Union Monitoring Mission recorded multiple arrests, with locals fined and alleging they are detained inside Georgia-controlled territory. Georgian authorities cite the difficulty of monitoring numerous small forest paths, while the Public Defender urges stronger protection for affected communities. International attention increased following a visit by UN High Commissioner Navi Pillay, who highlighted severe restrictions, human rights concerns, and increasing isolation around the boundary line. Despite monitoring and negotiations, residents continue facing insecurity and harsh social conditions tied to their dependence on caper harvesting.