The capital is suffocating with an excessive use of motor vehicles and commercial development

Tbilisi is ranked by the World Health Organisation (WHO), as being among the most polluted capitals in Europe. The city’s poor air quality is primarily driven by traffic-related emissions, further exacerbated by weak emission regulations and rapid urban development. Up to 90% of the city’s air pollution originates from the transport sector, resulting in high concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) that exceed WHO-recommended limits several times over. 

23. 1. 2026

Photos: Majda Slámová / Arnika, My City Kills Me