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Saakashvili urges Zurabishvili to consider pardoning him amid events in Georgia
Prisoner Mikheil Saakashvili has called on Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili to consider pardoning him. The appeal is related to the latest events in Georgia and another batch of threats from Russia.
We call on the Georgian government not to follow the Belarusian path - the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine issued a statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine supported the OSCE's conclusions on numerous violations during the parliamentary elections in Georgia. The Ministry called on the Georgian government to investigate the violations to ensure the legitimacy of the elections.
Georgian media refute Russian fake about “Ukrainian snipers”: who they were
Russian media spread a fake about Ukrainian snipers at an opposition rally in Tbilisi. In fact, the photo showed members of the Georgian hiking club Mtamadideblebi in hiking clothes.
Georgian President refuses to appear for interrogation by prosecutors over election fraud
Salome Zurabishvili refused to appear for questioning by the Prosecutor's Office regarding allegations of election fraud. The President advised the prosecutor's office to collect evidence on its own and not to get involved in political matters.
EU warns Georgia: accession talks at risk due to current course
The European Commission has stated that it is impossible to start negotiations on Georgia's accession to the EU without changing the country's current course. The report points to problems with the parliamentary elections and the lack of progress in key reforms.
Georgian President summoned for questioning over allegations of election fraud
The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into possible rigging of the 2024 parliamentary elections. President Salome Zurabishvili was summoned for questioning on October 31 to provide evidence of violations.
Biden makes a statement about the elections in Georgia: calls for investigation of all violations
The US President announced numerous violations and abuses during the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia. He called on the authorities to investigate the violations, repeal the law on foreign agents, and start a dialogue with the opposition.
Students in Tbilisi chase Russian journalists from protest rally
During a march against the results of the parliamentary elections in Tbilisi, students expelled representatives of Russian propagandists. The protesters marched to the parliament with plywood signs with images of autobots.
Financial Times: The EU may not be ready for Ukraine's further European integration yet
The European Commission is preparing a report on the progress of the EU candidate countries. The document will recognize the successes of Ukraine and Moldova, but without specific recommendations for further integration steps.
Protests continue in Georgia: students rally against parliamentary election results
In Tbilisi, students organized a rally “With a Shield or on a Shield” against the results of the parliamentary elections. The protesters marched to the parliament with plywood shields depicting the Autobots from the Transformers universe.
Georgia's CEC refuses to open voter lists: reason given
The Georgian Central Election Commission rejected the opposition's demand to make voter lists public because of the risk of personal data leakage. The opposition insists on opening a database to verify possible election fraud.
Borrell calls on Georgia to investigate possible fraud during parliamentary elections
Josep Borrell expressed concern about violations during the parliamentary elections in Georgia. International observers did not recognize the elections as free, and the President of Georgia called them rigged.
Saakashvili calls for "continuous protests" in Georgia
Jailed former Georgian President Saakashvili has called for continuous protests over the falsification of the parliamentary elections. The opposition has already held a rally demanding an international verification of the voting results.
Sweden and Canada reconsider relations with Georgia after the elections
The Government of Sweden suspends direct cooperation with Georgia, including cooperation between tax authorities. Canada expresses concern about election violations and is ready to cooperate only if democratic principles are respected.
US warns Georgia of consequences if government direction does not change
The U. S. State Department has called on the Georgian authorities to return to the Euro-Atlantic path and stop anti-democratic actions. Washington does not rule out further consequences if the direction of the Georgian government does not change.
The results of the parliamentary elections: Orban praises Georgia for not becoming “second Ukraine”
During his visit to Georgia, Viktor Orban congratulated the Georgian Dream on its election victory. He said that the country had not allowed itself to be drawn into a war with Russia, as it had been with Ukraine.
13 EU ministers criticize Orban's visit to Georgia amid parliamentary elections
Ministers from 13 EU countries expressed “deep concern” about the situation in Georgia after the parliamentary elections. They condemned Viktor Orban's premature visit to Tbilisi and said he did not represent the EU.
“We'll be back": how the campaign against election fraud ended in Tbilisi
A protest against the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream party won 53. 93% of the vote, ended in Tbilisi. The opposition and President Zurabishvili demanded an investigation into the fraud and repeat elections.
Opposition demands repeat elections in Georgia - media
Georgia's opposition is demanding repeat elections under international supervision. President Salome Zurabishvili spoke at the protest rally, supporting the demands of the demonstrators and promising to stand with the people.
Protesters in Tbilisi booed Orban's motorcade
During Viktor Orban's visit to Tbilisi, local residents booed cars with Hungarian flags on Rustaveli Avenue. The protesters chanted anti-Russian slogans, while the Hungarian Prime Minister declared his support for Georgia.
Orbán's visit to Tbilisi: the EU emphasizes that the Hungarian prime minister did not receive a mandate to travel to Georgia
EU spokesperson Peter Stano said that Orban's visit to Georgia was purely bilateral and did not represent the interests of the EU. The Hungarian prime minister unexpectedly showed up at the hotel where the opposition is meeting with Western diplomats.
Rally over election fraud begins in Tbilisi, main avenue blocked
Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi is blocked by protesters over the falsification of the parliamentary elections. President Salome Zurabishvili and opposition leaders are expected to arrive after consultations.
Orban unexpectedly shows up at hotel where Georgian opposition leaders meet with Western diplomats
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban unexpectedly arrives at the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel, where the opposition was meeting with Western diplomats. His official visit to Georgia comes after disputed parliamentary elections criticized by the EU.
Georgian Prime Minister says EU integration remains a priority for the country
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reaffirmed the country's priority of European integration. He emphasized the importance of economic performance for EU accession, despite opposition criticism of election irregularities.
US demands investigation of election violations in Georgia
Blinken called for an investigation into possible election fraud in Georgia, where the Georgian Dream party won.
Borrell and the European Commission call for transparency of the electoral process in Georgia
OSCE international observers recorded serious violations during the elections in Georgia, including pressure on voters. The EU called for an investigation into the violations and democratic reforms.
The President of Georgia refused to recognize the results of the parliamentary elections
Salome Zurabishvili declared total rigging of the Georgian parliamentary elections and called them a Russian special operation.
Georgian opposition gives up parliamentary mandates
“Coalition for Change” and ‘Unity - National Movement’ refused parliamentary mandates, claiming electoral fraud.
Counting of votes in parliamentary elections completed in Georgia: results
Georgia's CEC has completed vote counting: the ruling party has won 53. 93% of the vote. The opposition and international observers claim massive violations.
Japan's ruling party may lose its majority in parliament for the first time since 2009
Japan's LDP and Komeito Party may lose their absolute majority in the House of Representatives in early elections. Some 1,300 candidates from various parties are running for 465 seats.