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12 people died at a ski resort in Georgia

12 people died at a ski resort in Georgia

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Nobody chose anyone: Georgian President Zurabishvili reacts to the election of a new leader of the country

Nobody chose anyone: Georgian President Zurabishvili reacts to the election of a new leader of the country

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Former footballer Kavelashvili elected new president of Georgia by Georgian parliament

Former footballer Kavelashvili elected new president of Georgia by Georgian parliament

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Tbilisi protests against presidential candidate without higher education

Tbilisi protests against presidential candidate without higher education

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Protests in Tbilisi ahead of single-candidate presidential election

Protests in Tbilisi ahead of single-candidate presidential election

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Georgia elects new president amid political crisis and protests

Georgia elects new president amid political crisis and protests

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Even bad weather does not stop pro-European protest in Batumi

Even bad weather does not stop pro-European protest in Batumi

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Georgian President accuses Tbilisi mayor of provocation over plans to light Christmas tree amid protests

Georgian President accuses Tbilisi mayor of provocation over plans to light Christmas tree amid protests

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Georgian President refuses to resign and calls new elections a “travesty”

Georgian President refuses to resign and calls new elections a “travesty”

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Georgia toughens rules for protests: bans face covering

Georgia toughens rules for protests: bans face covering

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The US imposes new visa restrictions on 20 high-ranking Georgian officials

The US imposes new visa restrictions on 20 high-ranking Georgian officials

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

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

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Georgia launches social network for pro-European protesters

Georgia launches social network for pro-European protesters

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More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?

More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?

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Russia buys rifles and ammunition from the EU and the US despite sanctions - media

Russia buys rifles and ammunition from the EU and the US despite sanctions - media

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Protests in Georgia: civil servants join protesters

Protests in Georgia: civil servants join protesters

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Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

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Hungary to Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgian Officials: What's Behind the Decision

Hungary to Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgian Officials: What's Behind the Decision

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The US said it could impose sanctions against Georgia

The US said it could impose sanctions against Georgia

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Georgia's security service warns of possible casualties at protests before presidential election

Georgia's security service warns of possible casualties at protests before presidential election

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Georgia is in danger of losing its position in the European educational space: what does it mean

Georgia is in danger of losing its position in the European educational space: what does it mean

The European EQAR registry has suspended the registration of the National Center for the Development of Education Quality in Georgia. Experts warn of possible problems with diploma recognition and risks for European integration.

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Georgia to change scandalous law on “foreign agents” together with the Council of Europe

Georgia to change scandalous law on “foreign agents” together with the Council of Europe

Georgian authorities will set up a working group with the Council of Europe to amend the law on “foreign agents. ” Prime Minister Kobakhidze promised to release most of the detained protesters and stop the use of force.

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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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Shooting near the Parliament of Abkhazia: a deputy killed, another wounded

Shooting near the Parliament of Abkhazia: a deputy killed, another wounded

A shooting took place in the center of Sukhumi near the building of the parliament of the unrecognized republic, killing MP Vakhtang Golandzia. Another deputy, Kan Kvartsiya, was wounded in the arm.

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Georgian people demand new elections and European future - Zurabishvili

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.

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President of Georgia discusses developments in the country with the new head of the European Council

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.

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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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Estonia imposed sanctions on 14 more Georgian officials. Among them are Prime Minister Kobakhidze

Estonia imposed sanctions on 14 more Georgian officials. Among them are Prime Minister Kobakhidze

Estonia imposed sanctions against 14 Georgian officials, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The Estonian Foreign Minister called on other EU countries to also respond to human rights violations in Georgia.

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Today, more than 10 protest marches have been announced in Tbilisi: everyone from football fans to veterinarians will march

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.

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Main Christmas tree lighting ceremony canceled in Tbilisi

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.

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12 people died at a ski resort in Georgia

12 people died at a ski resort in Georgia

The bodies of 12 people have been found in an Indian restaurant in the ski resort of Gudauri. The preliminary cause of death is a generator running in a closed room during a power outage.

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Nobody chose anyone: Georgian President Zurabishvili reacts to the election of a new leader of the country

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.

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Former footballer Kavelashvili elected new president of Georgia by Georgian parliament

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.

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Tbilisi protests against presidential candidate without higher education

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.

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Protests in Tbilisi ahead of single-candidate presidential election

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.

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Georgia elects new president amid political crisis and protests

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.

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Even bad weather does not stop pro-European protest in Batumi

Even bad weather does not stop pro-European protest in Batumi

A mass rally in favor of Georgia's European integration continues in the center of Batumi, despite strong winds and heavy rain. The protesters were joined by sailors and psychologists, and a delegation of the European Parliament arrived in Tbilisi to support the rally.

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Georgian President accuses Tbilisi mayor of provocation over plans to light Christmas tree amid protests

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.

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Georgian President refuses to resign and calls new elections a “travesty”

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.

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Georgia toughens rules for protests: bans face covering

Georgia toughens rules for protests: bans face covering

The Georgian parliament has banned covering faces and using pyrotechnics during protests. Fines of up to 5,000 GEL have been set for violating the new rules.

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The US imposes new visa restrictions on 20 high-ranking Georgian officials

The US imposes new visa restrictions on 20 high-ranking Georgian officials

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on about 20 Georgian government officials, parliamentarians and others for undermining democracy. The restrictions apply to those involved in repressions against the opposition and obstructing Georgia's European integration.

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

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.

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Georgia launches social network for pro-European protesters

Georgia launches social network for pro-European protesters

Developer Nick Shelia created the MNT social network to coordinate pro-European protests in Georgia. The app helps filter out disinformation and is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

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More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?

More than 27,000 foreign students study in Ukraine: how many of them are Russians?

There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.

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Russia buys rifles and ammunition from the EU and the US despite sanctions - media

Russia buys rifles and ammunition from the EU and the US despite sanctions - media

EU and US companies continue to supply weapons to Russia through intermediary countries. Arms exports to Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other countries have increased 2.5 times in three years, from where they end up in Russia.

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Protests in Georgia: civil servants join protesters

Protests in Georgia: civil servants join protesters

Public sector workers in Georgia joined 14 days of protests near the parliament. In response, the government is preparing amendments to the law that will make it more difficult for fired civil servants to return to work.

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Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on European countries to unite against Russia's hybrid attacks. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering threats ranging from cyberattacks to disinformation.

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Hungary to Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgian Officials: What's Behind the Decision

Hungary to Veto EU Sanctions Against Georgian Officials: What's Behind the Decision

Peter Szijjarto said Hungary would veto any EU sanctions against Georgian officials. The foreign minister accused Brussels of double standards regarding democratic elections in Georgia.

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The US said it could impose sanctions against Georgia

The US said it could impose sanctions against Georgia

The US State Department is ready to use sanctions tools against the Georgian authorities. Matthew Miller announced the possibility of personal restrictions, but specific details have not yet been disclosed.

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Georgia's security service warns of possible casualties at protests before presidential election

Georgia's security service warns of possible casualties at protests before presidential election

Georgia's security service has announced plans by “destructive forces” to escalate the situation in the country before the December 14 presidential election. Seven activists have already been detained in Tbilisi and Kutaisi after a peaceful protest.

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