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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.

Society • December 13, 05:05 PM • 27638 views

Protests in Georgia: MEPs attend pro-European rally in Tbilisi

The European Parliament delegation arrives in Tbilisi and supports a pro-European rally on Rustaveli Avenue. The protesters demand sanctions against the Georgian Dream, and MEPs recognize only the institution of the president as legitimate.

News of the World • December 12, 07:57 PM • 32142 views

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.

News of the World • December 9, 07:47 PM • 28239 views

Georgia's ruling party plans to deprive Salome Zurabishvili of state protection

Georgian president Salomi Zurabishvili remains in opposition to the Georgian Dream government until the end of his presidential term, supporting pro-European protests.

News of the World • December 9, 05:53 PM • 20734 views

The Foreign Ministry responded to the message about the detention of a Ukrainian in Georgia

The embassy of Ukraine in Georgia checks reports of detention of a citizen of Ukraine during protests. Official requests were sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia to establish the identity and confirm the citizenship of the detainee.

Society • December 6, 04:39 PM • 34201 views

In Tbilisi, special forces again disperse protesters with water cannons and tear gas: what is known

Thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian parliament to protest against the "Georgian Dream". Special forces use water cannons and tear gas, and protesters respond with fireworks and water.

News of the World • December 3, 10:06 PM • 18889 views

Demonstrations in Georgia, interior ministry data: 34 protesters detained in Tbilisi, 12 injured among police officers

The Georgian Interior Ministry reported 34 law enforcement officers detained and 12 injured during protests in Tbilisi. In 5 days, 147 victims were taken to medical institutions, one protester is in critical condition.

News of the World • December 3, 12:57 PM • 16977 views

Georgian president refuses to hand over power until legitimate elections

Salome Zurabishvili announced the extension of her mandate until the election of a legitimate parliament. She stressed that the current parliament has no right to elect a new president.

News of the World • November 30, 11:53 PM • 20381 views

More than 40 law enforcement officers were injured as a result of protests in Georgia - Georgian Interior Ministry

Mass protests continue in Georgia over the authorities ' decision to postpone EU accession negotiations until 2028. In two days, 107 protesters were detained, 42 law enforcement officers received injuries of varying severity.

News of the World • November 30, 06:28 PM • 25623 views

"Wake Up, Europe! Zurabishvili released footage of the beating of a protester in Tbilisi

Salome Zurabishvili appealed to Europe because of the forceful suppression of pro-Western protests in Tbilisi. During the two days of protests, 150 demonstrators were detained and hundreds of people, including journalists, were injured.

News of the World • November 30, 12:27 PM • 22274 views

In Georgia, journalists are being dismissed from the pro-government Rustavi 2 TV channel amid violent crackdowns on protests

Four journalists have resigned from Rustavi 2 TV channel amid harsh crackdowns on pro-European protests. The TV channel is accused of biased coverage of events and silencing police violence.

News of the World • November 30, 08:05 AM • 20575 views

In Georgia, in protest against the actions of the government, a General Staff Officer resigned

The assistant for the United States and Britain in the Georgian defense forces left his post due to the decision of the authorities to stop European integration. Protests continue in Tbilisi, 43 people were detained.

News of the World • November 30, 04:26 AM • 24020 views

Dispersal of rally in Tbilisi: dozens detained and injured

In Tbilisi, clashes between police and protesters near the parliament continue, 43 people were detained. Georgian president Salome Zurabishvili joined the protesters and called on the security forces to refrain from dispersing.

News of the World • November 29, 09:45 PM • 19665 views

Ukraine condemns use of force against peaceful protest in Tbilisi

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned the use of force against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi and the suspension of EU accession negotiations. Ukraine has called on the Georgian authorities to respect the right to protest and return to European integration reforms.

Politics • November 29, 11:28 AM • 16478 views

In Tbilisi a protest against the refusal to negotiate with the EU was dispersed with water cannons and 43 people were detained: the president is waiting for Europe's reaction

Security forces used special equipment to disperse a thousandth protest near the Georgian parliament after the government refused to negotiate EU membership. 43 people were detained and dozens of people were injured, including 32 policemen.

News of the World • November 29, 06:47 AM • 15109 views

Georgian Foreign Ministry condemns decision to suspend the country's integration into the EU

Georgian interior ministry officials have condemned the authorities ' decision to suspend EU membership until 2028. Protests broke out in the country, and diplomats declared the threat of isolation of the state.

News of the World • November 29, 01:50 AM • 18979 views

Mass protests in Georgia: president Zurabishvili stood between Special Forces and protesters

Clashes broke out in Tbilisi between police and protesters outside the parliament after the suspension of negotiations with the EU. President Zurabishvili personally joined the special forces.

News of the World • November 28, 07:59 PM • 29810 views

Zurabishvili said that there was a "constitutional coup"in Georgia

Salome Zurabishvili said that the government's refusal to negotiate with the EU is a constitutional coup. According to her, this means a change in the country's course from Europe to Russia.

News of the World • November 28, 07:34 PM • 23592 views

Georgia elects president for the first time without public participation: election date announced

On December 14, the Georgian parliament will hold presidential elections through a 300-member Electoral College. The inauguration is scheduled for December 29, and the opposition does not recognize the legitimacy of the process.

News of the World • November 26, 10:19 AM • 14868 views

Protesters set up tents near the Georgian parliament before the first session

In Tbilisi, the opposition protests the results of the parliamentary elections, which it considers to be fraudulent. Four opposition parties and the president refused to recognize the legitimacy of the new parliament.

News of the World • November 25, 02:58 AM • 17754 views

Elections did not take place: the President of Georgia made an important statement

Salome Zurabishvili declares the October 26 parliamentary elections invalid due to massive violations. The president files a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court and proposes to keep the old parliament in place until new elections.

News of the World • November 18, 05:52 PM • 19433 views

EU sends 'technical mission' to Georgia after controversial elections

Brussels sends a technical mission to assess the situation in Georgia. The country's president and opposition do not recognize the results due to massive violations and falsifications.

News of the World • November 18, 03:44 PM • 17554 views

Georgian CEC head doused with black paint while approving election results

At a session of the Georgian Central Election Commission, an opposition representative threw black paint on the chairman after the microphone was cut off. Despite the incident, the commission approved the election results, with Georgian Dream receiving 54% of the vote.

News of the World • November 16, 10:59 AM • 20735 views

Saakashvili calls for increased street protests in Georgia

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili calls for more street protests to gain support from the West. The opposition does not recognize the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream Party won 54% of the vote.

News of the World • November 13, 06:01 PM • 31322 views

Protests against the results of parliamentary elections continue in Georgia

A civil protest march organized by the social platform დაიტოვე is taking place in Tbilisi. The participants demand that the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections be invalidated and a new vote be held.

News of the World • November 10, 05:34 PM • 33383 views

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.

News of the World • November 4, 04:14 PM • 19896 views

Moldova: CEC counts votes in presidential election: Maia Sandu wins

According to preliminary results of the CEC, Maia Sandu won the presidential election in Moldova with 55. 41% of the vote. The election was attended by 1.7 million voters, with the diaspora playing a significant role.

News of the World • November 4, 08:53 AM • 19300 views

In Georgia, opposition prepares tents for large-scale rally against election fraud

The Georgian opposition gathers tents for a rally on November 4 against the election results, which they consider to be fraudulent. Three opposition groups refuse to recognize the victory of the Georgian Dream and threaten to withdraw their mandates.

News of the World • November 1, 06:55 PM • 24538 views

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.

News of the World • October 31, 08:15 PM • 30536 views

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.

Politics • October 31, 07:40 PM • 33314 views