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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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