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Poland to start deporting foreign criminals in March
Snow disaster in Georgia: buses stopped in Batumi, schools and airport closed
President of Finland proposes a plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war
Finland will not open the border with Russia: defense minister explains the reasons
Rallies in support of Ukraine held in Prague and Brussels
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Every fourth visitor to Georgia in 2024 was a citizen of the Russian Federation
Today Ukraine celebrates the Day of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
Statistics on remittances to Georgia: decreasing from Russia, increasing from other countries
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EU should be involved in talks with Russia on war to outline future European security architecture - Costa
Ukraine sets a historic record at the 2025 Winter UEFA EURO in Georgia
Ukraine does not recognize “elections” in Abkhazia, Russia must vacate occupied territories - Foreign Ministry
Yegor Kurtzev wins gold medal in figure skating at the 2025 UEFA World Championships
European Parliament adopts resolution on Georgia and recognizes Zurabishvili as legitimate
Ex-prisoners deported from Kherson are stuck in Georgia without housing, food and documents
Biathletes bring Ukraine the first gold of European Youth Olympic Festival 2025
Protest in Tbilisi: police detain demonstrators near parliament
In Georgia, a court fined singer Nino Katamadze for participating in a protest: details
Georgian singer Nino Katamadze faces arrest for participating in protest
Up to 60 days for criticizing officials on social media: Georgia expects new repressions against protesters
Women protesters in Tbilisi tell about harassment by police
Media funding from foreign sources to be restricted in Georgia
Parliament of Georgia terminates powers of deputies of three opposition coalitions
“Our values coincide": Georgian President continues to hope for Donald Trump
Police detain over 20 participants of opposition rally in Tbilisi
In Georgia, police continue to search civil society activists
Ukraine calls on the International Ice Hockey Federation to ban Russians and Belarusians from tournaments
“We prevented a war” - Georgian President explains the decision to freeze talks with the EU
EU flag disappeared from Georgia's presidential palace after change of power
Poland to start deporting foreign criminals in March
Poland announced the start of deportation of foreign criminals in the first week of March. In 2024, foreigners are suspected of 5% of all crimes in the country.
Snow disaster in Georgia: buses stopped in Batumi, schools and airport closed
Western Georgia is suffering from heavy snowfall, with snow depths exceeding 50 cm in Batumi and about a meter in mountainous Adjara. Schools have been canceled, transportation and utilities have been disrupted.
President of Finland proposes a plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war
Alexander Stubb presented a plan for the peace process, including sanctions pressure and a ceasefire. The plan is based on Finland's experience and envisages preserving Ukraine's independence without concessions on EU and NATO membership.
Finland will not open the border with Russia: defense minister explains the reasons
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen said that opening the border with Russia is currently unrealistic due to security threats. He emphasized that trust has been lost due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and ultimatums to Europe.
Rallies in support of Ukraine held in Prague and Brussels
A massive rally in support of Ukraine was held on Prague's Old Town Square with the participation of President Petr Pavel. Similar rallies were also held in Brno and Brussels, and one in Pilsen is scheduled for February 24.
In Georgia, Russians held a rally against the war in Ukraine
In the Georgian city of Batumi, an anti-war action by Russians took place on the third anniversary of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine. Participants spoke out against the Putin regime and organized a "Solidarity Chain" in support of Ukraine.
Pro-Trump publication urges not to confuse Putin with Zelensky: NYP writes
The conservative New York Post has published an article with 10 key points about the war in Ukraine. The publication refutes Trump's statements about Zelensky and emphasizes that Putin is the real dictator.
Every fourth visitor to Georgia in 2024 was a citizen of the Russian Federation
In 2024, more than 1. 8 million Russians visited Georgia, accounting for 25% of all foreign visits. The majority of visitors are men aged 31-45, with a minimal difference between Russian entries and departures.
Today Ukraine celebrates the Day of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
February 20 marks the Day of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, when 48 protesters were killed in the center of Kyiv. In total, 107 Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred gave their lives for democratic values and the European future of Ukraine.
Statistics on remittances to Georgia: decreasing from Russia, increasing from other countries
The volume of remittances to Georgia in January 2025 decreased by 8. 5% due to a 62% drop in remittances from the country. The largest volumes come from the US and Italy, with the EU accounting for 45.1%.
EU should be involved in talks with Russia on war to outline future European security architecture - Costa
President of the European Council Costa insists on the EU's participation in negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia poses a global threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European security.
Ukraine sets a historic record at the 2025 Winter UEFA EURO in Georgia
The Ukrainian national team took 4th place at the European Youth Olympic Festival 2025 in Georgia. The team won 5 medals, including Maria Khokhelko's gold in short track speed skating and victories in biathlon and figure skating.
Ukraine does not recognize “elections” in Abkhazia, Russia must vacate occupied territories - Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the holding of “early presidential elections” in the occupied territory of Abkhazia on February 15, 2025. Ukraine supports the territorial integrity of Georgia and demands the liberation of the occupied territories.
Yegor Kurtzev wins gold medal in figure skating at the 2025 UEFA World Championships
Egor Kurtzev, 15, became the figure skating champion at the European Youth Olympic Festival. The athlete scored 130.15 points in the free skate program, beating an Estonian and a Swiss.
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.
Ex-prisoners deported from Kherson are stuck in Georgia without housing, food and documents
About 10 Ukrainian ex-prisoners deported from Kherson to Russia have found themselves without documents in Georgia. The people are waiting for a “white passport” from the Ukrainian embassy, having been left without housing and food.
Biathletes bring Ukraine the first gold of European Youth Olympic Festival 2025
Viktoriia Khvostenko and Taras Tarasiuk won the single mixed relay with a score of 40:20. 7. The Ukrainian duo showed the best shooting, using only 3 additional rounds for 40 targets.
Protest in Tbilisi: police detain demonstrators near parliament
In the center of Tbilisi, police detained protesters, including politician Levan Gogichaishvili, for blocking Rustaveli Avenue.
In Georgia, a court fined singer Nino Katamadze for participating in a protest: details
Nine Georgian public figures, including singer Nino Katamadze, have been fined 5000 GEL each. The fines were imposed for participating in a protest near a judge's house in Kutaisi.
Georgian singer Nino Katamadze faces arrest for participating in protest
The Georgian police drew up administrative reports against nine protesters near the judge's house in Kutaisi. Among them is jazz singer Nino Katamadze, who faces a fine or administrative arrest.
Up to 60 days for criticizing officials on social media: Georgia expects new repressions against protesters
The Georgian parliament has passed tough restrictions on protests and criticism of the government. The new laws provide for imprisonment for posts on social media, insulting officials, and organizing rallies.
Women protesters in Tbilisi tell about harassment by police
During a protest on February 2 in Tbilisi, police officers massively harassed women and made derogatory comments. The police officers wore masks without insignia, and no perpetrators have been identified.
Media funding from foreign sources to be restricted in Georgia
Georgia's ruling party is initiating a new law on media that will limit its funding from foreign sources. The bill will be based on British legislation and will set standards of objectivity and journalistic ethics.
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.
“Our values coincide": Georgian President continues to hope for Donald Trump
Mikheil Kavelashvili announced a possible reset of relations with the United States after Trump's victory. Earlier, the United States suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia and imposed sanctions against the Georgian Dream.
Police detain over 20 participants of opposition rally in Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, police detained more than 20 anti-government protesters, including the former mayor and opposition leaders. The protesters tried to block the entrance to the city, which led to clashes with law enforcement.
In Georgia, police continue to search civil society activists
In Tbilisi, law enforcement officers searched the homes of protest movement activists, including the founders of the Daitove group. Equipment, money and protest symbols were seized from one of the activists.
Ukraine calls on the International Ice Hockey Federation to ban Russians and Belarusians from tournaments
The Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the President of the Ukrainian Hockey Federation sent an official letter to the President of the IIHF. The letter calls for maintaining sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the deaths of more than 90 members of the hockey community.
“We prevented a war” - Georgian President explains the decision to freeze talks with the EU
Georgian President Kavelashvili announced the suspension of EU accession talks due to his unwillingness to comply with Brussels' demands. He accused “foreign governments” of trying to drag Georgia into the war in Ukraine.
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.