Salome Zurabishvili
European Parliament adopts resolution on Georgia and recognizes Zurabishvili as legitimate
The European Parliament adopts a resolution on Georgia, recognizing Salome Zurabishvili as the legitimate president. MEPs call for sanctions against the ruling party and new parliamentary elections.
Parliament of Georgia terminates powers of deputies of three opposition coalitions
The Georgian parliament deprived 49 MPs from three opposition coalitions of their mandates on their applications.
EU flag disappeared from Georgia's presidential palace after change of power
The flag of the European Union was removed from the ceremonial hall of the Georgian president's residence. The new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, left only the national flag and the presidential standard.
EU approves suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomatic passports - media
EU foreign ministers decided to suspend the visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic passports. Slovakia and Hungary opposed the decision, but it was passed by a qualified majority.
Georgia celebrated the New Year with a massive pro-European rally
Tens of thousands of pro-European demonstrators celebrated the New Year outside Georgia's parliament, continuing their protests against the government. President Salome Zurabishvili joined the protesters, refusing to hand over power to a successor.
Georgia's new president signs controversial laws on inauguration day
Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as the new president of Georgia and signed a number of controversial laws. The previous president, Salome Zurabishvili, and the opposition do not recognize the legitimacy of his election and the laws he signed.
Opposition protests against presidential inauguration in Georgia, some detained
The inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili as President of Georgia took place in Tbilisi, accompanied by protests.
Police detain activists near Georgian parliament
In the center of Tbilisi, police clashed with participants of an anti-government rally against the legitimacy of President Kavelashvili. One demonstrator was injured during the clashes, and the number of detainees is unknown.
Georgian President Zurabishvili leaves the palace before the inauguration of her successor
Salome Zurabishvili announced her voluntary withdrawal from the Orbeliani Presidential Palace in Tbilisi. She called the upcoming inauguration of the new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a “travesty” and declared her unwavering commitment to the country.
The US is preparing an act recognizing Zurabishvili as the only legitimate president of Georgia
Congressman Joe Wilson has announced the introduction of a US non-recognition act against the new regime in Georgia. The document will recognize Salome Zurabishvili as the only legitimate leader until fair elections are held.
Zurabishvili says she will stay at the Presidential residence
Salome Zurabishvili says she is staying in the Orbeliani presidential palace in Tbilisi ahead of the new president's inauguration. She does not recognize the results of the December 14 presidential election, which was won by Mikheil Kavelashvili.
Georgian President Zurabishvili receives invitation to Trump's inauguration
Republican Joe Wilson invited Salome Zurabishvili to Trump's inauguration in 2025. Zurabishvili refuses to step down as president until new parliamentary elections are called in Georgia.
The inauguration of Georgia's new president, who is not recognized by the opposition, will be held without foreign guests and ambassadors
Mikheil Kavelashvili will be sworn in on December 29 in the parliament without the participation of foreign representatives. The ceremony will last 40 minutes with a limited number of guests due to the “restrictions” of the session hall.
In Tbilisi, women marched in protest. One of the participants was attacked by a supporter of the “Georgian Dream”
Women's protest marches “For Georgia” were held in Tbilisi and three other cities in Georgia. During the march in Tbilisi, an unknown person attacked a participant, and President Salome Zurabishvili supported the protesters.
The crisis in Georgia is deepening: Zurabishvili announced the creation of a council to prepare new elections
Salome Zurabishvili announced the creation of a council to prepare for new parliamentary elections. The President warned the Georgian Dream that if no agreement is reached by December 29, the regime will collapse.
“Georgians have the right to move towards a united Europe": Duda assures Zurabishvili of support
Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed support for Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and her European aspirations. He supported holding new parliamentary elections in Georgia in accordance with OSCE recommendations.
Zurabishvili responds to the threat of arrest by the head of the Georgian government
Salome Zurabishvili said “We are not afraid” in response to the threats of imprisonment from Prime Minister Kobakhidze. The President supported the protesters in Tbilisi and insisted that new parliamentary elections be called.
The Prime Minister of Georgia threatens the President with imprisonment and rejects the possibility of new elections
Irakli Kobakhidze demands that Salome Zourabichvili leave the presidential residence by December 29 under threat of criminal liability.
“Chain of Unity": Georgians are preparing a large-scale protest against the new president
On December 28, Georgia will hold an hour-long protest called the Chain of Unity against the inauguration of the new president. The protesters will form a human chain on the streets of seven locations in Tbilisi and other cities.
Georgian people demand new elections and European future - Zurabishvili
Salome Zurabishvili appealed to the European Parliament to put pressure on the Georgian government to hold new elections. She claimed repression of peaceful protesters and stolen voting results.
President of Georgia discusses developments in the country with the new head of the European Council
During a conversation with the President of the European Council, Salome Zurabishvili said that only new elections can resolve the crisis in Georgia. She also does not recognize the legitimacy of the election of the new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili.
Today, more than 10 protest marches have been announced in Tbilisi: everyone from football fans to veterinarians will march
More than 10 marches are planned in the Georgian capital for the 18th day of protests against the suspension of EU accession negotiations. Participants include Real Madrid and Barcelona fans, What? Where? When? players, veterinarians, and IT professionals.
Main Christmas tree lighting ceremony canceled in Tbilisi
The New Year's tree lighting ceremony near the Tbilisi parliament was postponed due to an opposition protest. The President offered to move the event to her residence, but the mayor criticized the idea.
Nobody chose anyone: Georgian President Zurabishvili reacts to the election of a new leader of the country
The current President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, called the election of the new President, Mikheil Kavelashvili, illegitimate.
Former footballer Kavelashvili elected new president of Georgia by Georgian parliament
Mikheil Kavelashvili is elected president of Georgia with 224 votes. The current president and the opposition do not recognize the legitimacy of these elections, which took place amid a political crisis.
Tbilisi protests against presidential candidate without higher education
Protesters against the only presidential candidate, Mikheil Kavelashvili, gathered near the Georgian parliament. The demonstrators came with diplomas, emphasizing the candidate's lack of higher education.
Protests in Tbilisi ahead of single-candidate presidential election
Protesters gathered near the Georgian parliament ahead of the presidential election with a single candidate from the ruling party. The protests erupted after the announcement of the termination of negotiations with the EU, and the current president refuses to leave office.
Georgia elects new president amid political crisis and protests
Georgia is holding presidential elections, where the favorite is the candidate of the ruling Georgian Dream party, Mikheil Kavelashvili. The incumbent president, Salome Zurabishvili, refuses to leave office, which exacerbates the political crisis in the country.
Georgian President accuses Tbilisi mayor of provocation over plans to light Christmas tree amid protests
Salome Zurabishvili criticized the Tbilisi mayor's plans to light the Christmas tree during protests near the parliament. The President proposed to postpone the celebration to December 17 and change the location.
Georgian President refuses to resign and calls new elections a “travesty”
Salome Zurabishvili does not recognize the December 14 presidential election and refuses to step down. She declares that she will remain president until democratic elections are held, supporting mass protests.