Georgia jails pro-Europe demonstrators for up to 2.5 years
The verdict follows a string of arrests of opposition leaders, rights activists and journalists, raising concern among Western allies
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Georgia Parliament elects pro-Russian Mikheil Kavelashvili as president
Known for his anti-Western stance, the 53-year-old former footballer’s appointment as president is widely seen as ‘illegitimate.’ He’s set to succeed the pro-European president, Salome Zurabishvili, who refuses to step down.
Georgia crisis deepens as governing party set to install former footballer as president
Georgia’s sitting President Salome Zurabishvili has said the installation of loyalist and former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as president would be ‘a parody.’
Escalation feared as Georgia pro-EU protests enter third week
More unrest is expected on Saturday, when Georgian Dream is scheduled to strengthen its grip on power by appointing far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as a successor to pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili.
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Georgia protesters fight on as Macron blasts arbitrary arrests
The French President spoke on the phone with the billionaire former premier Bidzina Ivanishvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party’s honorary chairman, who calls the shots in the country.
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Georgia pro-EU protesters defiant as thousands rally for 11th day
The largely peaceful protests have shown no signs of abating, even though turnout was slightly lower compared to previous days.
Georgian opposition figures arrested as pro-EU protests continue
The opposition Coalition for Change party published a video on X showing Nika Gvaramia, the party’s leader, being carried by the arms and legs by several men.
Thousands rally after Georgian PM vows to quash ‘foreign-funded revolution’
PM Irakli Kobakhidze claimed that the protests were “funded from abroad” and vowed “there will be no revolution in Georgia”.
Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze dismissed criticism by the United States, which has condemned the use of “excessive force” against demonstrators.
Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze dismissed criticism by the United States, which has condemned the use of “excessive force” against demonstrators.
Georgia halts EU application, leading to protests denouncing a betrayal
On Thursday, the government announced the postponement of negotiations on its membership application until the end of 2028. Demonstrations broke out, supported by pro-European President Salome Zurabishvili, who is calling for resistance.
Georgian ruling party nominates anti-West former football player for president
Although the president’s post is largely ceremonial, the choice of Mikheil Kavelashvili is likely to be viewed by the EU and the US as a further sign that Georgia is turning away from the West and moving closer to Russia.
Protests in Georgia as poll commission confirms pro-Russia ruling party’s win
Head of the Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint as hundreds of opposition supporters staged a protest against the vote.
Climate of intimidation haunts Georgian elections
Opposition activists and journalists warn of efforts to silence them as police raid Western businesses and the homes of think-tank employees.
Georgia president Salome Zurabishvili vetoes controversial “foreign influence” law
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the “foreign influence” law which has sparked unprecedented protests and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi’s EU aspirations. More informatio…
Georgian President Zurabishvili vetoes controversial ‘Russian law’
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the “foreign influence” law that sparked unprecedented protests and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi’s European aspirations.
Georgia president vetoes ‘foreign agent’ law
Governing Georgian Dream party can still force the controversial legislation through parliament.
Georgia ‘returning to the past’ with foreign agents law, says president
Salome Zurabishvili says protests in Tbilisi prove Georgians ‘will never return to Russian pressure’Europe live – latest updatesGeorgia is “returning to the past” through the new foreign agents law, the president of the former Soviet state has said, as…
Georgians rally for EU after candidate status recommendation
Several thousand Georgians rallied Wednesday (8 November) in Tbilisi to voice support for their country’s path to EU membership, after Brussels moved to grant the Caucasus country candidate status.
Georgia’s top court clears move to remove president
Georgia’s constitutional court on Monday (16 October) ruled that pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili had breached the constitution by making unauthorised foreign trips, paving the way for her removal.