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Zelensky calls on the EU to put pressure on Ivanishvili over Georgia's rejection of European integration

Zelensky calls on the EU to put pressure on Ivanishvili over Georgia's rejection of European integration

The President of Ukraine addressed the European Council on the situation in Georgia. Zelenskyy said that the Russian-controlled Georgian government refuses to cooperate with the EU and works in favor of Putin.

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Lithuania expands sanctions list: 17 more Georgian politicians are banned

Lithuania expands sanctions list: 17 more Georgian politicians are banned

Lithuania and Estonia imposed sanctions on 17 Georgian politicians and officials, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The reason was the suppression of protests and human rights violations in Georgia.

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A coffin with the image of the oligarch Ivanishvili was burned near the Georgian parliament

A coffin with the image of the oligarch Ivanishvili was burned near the Georgian parliament

Protesters brought and burned a coffin with the image of pro-Russian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili outside the Georgian parliament building. This happened against the background of protests against the results of the parliamentary elections.

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Kobakhidze, Ivanishvili and others: who among Georgia's top officials are on Ukraine's sanctions list

Kobakhidze, Ivanishvili and others: who among Georgia's top officials are on Ukraine's sanctions list

The NSDC imposed 10-year sanctions against 19 representatives of the Georgian government, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The sanctions were imposed on politicians who support Putin's policies.

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MEPs call on European Commission to impose sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders

MEPs call on European Commission to impose sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders

MEPs have called on the European Commission to impose sanctions against the leadership of the Georgian Dream because of the authoritarian seizure of power. The Baltic states have already agreed to impose national sanctions against the suppression of protests in Georgia.

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Protests in Tbilisi: a fire broke out in the parliament building

Protests in Tbilisi: a fire broke out in the parliament building

In the Georgian capital, demonstrators burned an effigy of the chairman of the Georgian Dream party and threw fireworks at the parliament building. Through the broken windows, fireworks got inside, which led to a fire.

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Kuleba compared modern Georgia with Ukraine in 2013: what the ex-minister meant

Kuleba compared modern Georgia with Ukraine in 2013: what the ex-minister meant

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba draws parallels between the actions of the Georgian authorities and the Yanukovych regime. The former head of Ukrainian diplomacy warns Georgians against losing their freedom and being absorbed by Russia.

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European Parliament does not recognize the results of Elections in Georgia and demands sanctions against the authorities-resolution

European Parliament does not recognize the results of Elections in Georgia and demands sanctions against the authorities-resolution

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia on October 26 due to numerous violations. The EU is demanding repeated elections and sanctions against Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister.

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Ex-Manchester City player becomes Georgian presidential candidate

Ex-Manchester City player becomes Georgian presidential candidate

Mikhail Kavelashvili has been nominated as a presidential candidate from the ruling Georgian Dream party. For the first time, the president of Georgia will be elected not by the population, but by the Electoral College on December 14.

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Tbilisi protests against election fraud: what's happening in the city center

Tbilisi protests against election fraud: what's happening in the city center

A large-scale protest against the results of the parliamentary elections, which the opposition considers to be fraudulent, takes place in the center of Tbilisi. Protesters with the flags of the EU and Georgia demand new elections.

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“Georgian Dream threatens to ban the opposition if it wins the election

“Georgian Dream threatens to ban the opposition if it wins the election

Bidzina Ivanishvili announced his intention to ban the activities of the opposition if he wins the parliamentary elections. He accused the opposition of “war crimes” and promised to bring them to justice.

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Georgian President promises to repeal pro-Russian laws if opposition wins - media

Georgian President promises to repeal pro-Russian laws if opposition wins - media

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili calls for active participation in the October 26 elections. She promises to withdraw anti-European laws and hold talks on EU accession if pro-European forces win.

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After European banks “robbed” Ivanishvili: Tbilisi mayor says he closed his foreign accounts

After European banks “robbed” Ivanishvili: Tbilisi mayor says he closed his foreign accounts

Kakha Kaladze said he did not trust European banks after Ivanishvili's “robbery”. According to the declaration, the mayor of Tbilisi withdrew funds from foreign banks last year.

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Georgian president summons Ivanishvili to open debate: why

Georgian president summons Ivanishvili to open debate: why

Salome Zurabishvili calls on Bidzina Ivanishvili to explain her position on deviating from the Western course. The president accuses the authorities of fulfilling Ivanishvili's order and isolating the country.

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Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

The founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, refused to meet with U. S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien because his funds were frozen by a Swiss bank on suspicion of Russian origin.

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Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

Georgia's prime minister has announced that the country's parliament will pass a controversial law on "foreign agents" tomorrow despite protests, escalating tensions over the legislation that has been criticized as repressive.

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Poured paint on an icon of Stalin: activist arrested for 5 days in Georgia

Poured paint on an icon of Stalin: activist arrested for 5 days in Georgia

Civil society activist Nata Peradze was sentenced to 5 days in jail for throwing paint on an icon in Tbilisi's Sameba Church depicting a meeting between Stalin and Matrona of Moscow, although the icon was behind glass and was not damaged; the image of Stalin will now be removed and replaced.

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Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

The ruling Georgian Dream party has officially nominated Irakli Kobakhidze to replace Irakli Garibashvili as Georgia's prime minister. Parliament will vote on the new prime minister and his cabinet next week.

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Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Irakli Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia, and a new Prime Minister is expected to be named on February 1.

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigns.

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