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Georgia

Country in the Caucasus
Georgia is a country located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, on the southern slopes of the main range of the Greater Caucasus. It borders Russia to the north and northeast, Azerbaijan to the east and southeast, Armenia and Turkey to the south. The area of Georgia is 69,700 square kilometers, and its population is 3.7 million people, of which more than a third live in the capital and largest city, Tbilisi. After the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, two regions of the country, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, are under Russian occupation. The self-name of the country is Sakartvelo.
1991
The country regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union
1992
Georgia became a member of the United Nations
1999
The country joined the Council of Europe, which was an important step towards European integration
2003
The Rose Revolution took place, leading to a peaceful change of power and the strengthening of democratic processes
2005
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline was opened, significantly increasing the country's economic importance
2014
Georgia signed an Association Agreement with the European Union, deepening its ties with Europe
2017
Visa-free travel to Schengen countries was introduced for citizens of the country
2018
Presidential elections were held, which were recognized as free and fair by international observers
2020
The country successfully coped with the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating effective measures
2022
Georgia applied for membership in the European Union, confirming its European choice
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In Georgia, students and schoolchildren come out to protest. The authorities urge to return to school

In Georgian cities, students and schoolchildren are on massive strike because of the government's decision to freeze the process of negotiations on EU membership. The minister of education demands to resume training and threatens private institutions with revocation of licenses.

News of the World • December 2, 11:53 AM • 16820 views
220 people detained during protests in Georgia: what is known about the consequences of riots

During the protests in Tbilisi, 224 people were detained for hooliganism and disobedience to the police. 113 law enforcement officers were injured, no serious injuries were recorded among the protesters.

News of the World • December 2, 10:55 AM • 17655 views
Georgian opposition leader Zurab "Girchi" Japaridze detained in Tbilisi

Zurab Japaridze was detained on Chavchavadze Avenue after clashes with police over road closures. The opposition coalition "for change" is trying to establish the location of its leader.

News of the World • December 2, 08:56 AM • 16682 views
MEPs call on European Commission to impose sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders

MEPs have called on the European Commission to impose sanctions against the leadership of the Georgian Dream because of the authoritarian seizure of power. The Baltic states have already agreed to impose national sanctions against the suppression of protests in Georgia.

Society • December 2, 07:30 AM • 18284 views
In Tbilisi, special forces used tear gas to disperse a protest action, there are detainees

In Tbilisi, special forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest near the parliament. Several people were detained and 113 law enforcement officers were injured during the latest protests.

News of the World • December 2, 06:16 AM • 18218 views
Fourth night of protests in Tbilisi: what is happening in the Georgian capital

Clashes between protesters and police continue in Tbilisi for the fourth night in a row over the suspension of EU accession negotiations. The opposition accuses the government of pro-Russian policies and deviating from the Western course.

News of the World • December 2, 02:42 AM • 20922 views
Mass resignations of Georgian ambassadors to EU countries: what is happening?

Georgia's ambassadors to several EU and US countries are resigning due to the government's decision to suspend the EU accession process until 2028. Among those who resigned are ambassadors to Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands and the United States.

News of the World • December 1, 11:59 PM • 20999 views
Protests escalate in Georgia: police continue to use water cannons

Large-scale protests demanding the resignation of the government continue in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. Police are using water cannons against demonstrators who are building barricades, and more than 200 people have already been detained.

News of the World • December 1, 08:34 PM • 58085 views
Georgian Prime Minister makes loud statement on parliamentary elections amid protests

Irakli Kobakhidze categorically rejected the possibility of holding new parliamentary elections in Georgia. The prime minister called the current protests in the country "the beginning of the end of Liberal Fascism.

News of the World • December 1, 12:23 PM • 22041 views
50 protesters detained at night in Tbilisi: what is happening in the Georgian capital

In Tbilisi, 50 protesters were detained at night, demanding the resignation of the government and new elections. The total number of detainees exceeded 200 people, some of them received injuries and fractures.

News of the World • December 1, 10:12 AM • 20625 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 • 20446 views
Protests in Tbilisi: a fire broke out in the parliament building

In the Georgian capital, demonstrators burned an effigy of the chairman of the Georgian Dream party and threw fireworks at the parliament building. Through the broken windows, fireworks got inside, which led to a fire.

News of the World • November 30, 08:30 PM • 43339 views
US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia due to anti-democratic actions of the government and the Georgian Dream party. Washington accuses Georgia of violating democratic principles and moving away from Euro-Atlantic integration.

News of the World • November 30, 07:51 PM • 42875 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 • 25702 views
Employees of the Tbilisi City Hall expressed their disagreement with the suspension of Georgia's accession to the EU

Employees of the Tbilisi City Hall officially expressed their disagreement with the decision of the Georgian Dream to suspend the EU accession process until 2028. They confirmed their commitment to the European course and the Constitution of Georgia.

Society • November 30, 05:21 PM • 23716 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 • 22372 views
There will be no scenario of the Ukrainian Maidan: Kobakhidze said that the police prevented an "attack on the Constitutional Order of Georgia"

Irakli Kobakhidze accused European politicians and" agents " of violent protests in Tbilisi. The authorities harshly suppress demonstrations against the rejection of European integration, 150 people were detained.

News of the World • November 30, 11:25 AM • 21284 views
In Georgia, a restaurant popular among the leaders of the ruling party stopped working in protest

The Kaklebi restaurant on the Central Internet has stopped working due to current events in the country. The Tbilisi Opera House also canceled performances, and detention centers are overcrowded after two days of dispersal of protests.

News of the World • November 30, 10:24 AM • 21429 views
In Tbilisi, detention centers are overcrowded after two days of dispersal of rallies

Detainees at protest actions in Tbilisi are being taken to regional detention centers due to overcrowding of local residents. Some protesters are kept in police cars for hours, while relatives are still searching for the missing.

News of the World • November 30, 09:24 AM • 31744 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 • 20694 views
107 protesters were detained during a protest in Tbilisi. The Georgian Interior Ministry says about 10 wounded security forces

The Georgian Interior Ministry detained 107 people during protests in Tbilisi for disobeying the police and hooliganism. Security forces used water cannons and gas, 10 law enforcement officers were injured.

News of the World • November 30, 07:43 AM • 20156 views
Thousands of people protested in Georgia, which lasted all night

In Georgia, security forces dispersed thousands of people protesting against the government's refusal to negotiate EU membership until 2028. Dozens of people, including journalists, were injured during the heavy crackdown.

News of the World • November 30, 06:24 AM • 20529 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 • 24237 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 • 19765 views
In Tbilisi, the police used water cannons against protesters

Clashes broke out near the Georgian parliament between police and demonstrators over the refusal to negotiate EU membership. Law enforcement officers used special equipment, there are victims on both sides.

News of the World • November 29, 07:33 PM • 22979 views
Georgian Lari plummeted after the government announced a freeze on negotiations with the EU

The Lari exchange rate fell by 3. 76 Tetri against the dollar and 4.41 Tetri against the euro after the government announced a freeze in EU accession negotiations. The official exchange rate for the weekend is set at 2.7794/€1 and 2.9348/ € 1.

News of the World • November 29, 06:31 PM • 20518 views
New wave of protests in Georgia: people take to the streets of Tbilisi and Batumi again

Spontaneous protests resume in Tbilisi and Batumi over the government's decision to freeze EU membership until 2028. Protesters are gathering near the parliament and Europe Square, despite yesterday's use of tear gas.

News of the World • November 29, 03:15 PM • 18573 views
Georgia threatens EU ambassador with diplomatic response over rhetoric

Georgian prime minister Ilkli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador Pavel Gorchinsky of interfering in the electoral process and disinformation. Kobakhidze threatened a diplomatic response if the ambassador did not change his behavior.

News of the World • November 29, 11:54 AM • 16508 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 • 16584 views
Kuleba compared modern Georgia with Ukraine in 2013: what the ex-minister meant

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba draws parallels between the actions of the Georgian authorities and the Yanukovych regime. The former head of Ukrainian diplomacy warns Georgians against losing their freedom and being absorbed by Russia.

Society • November 29, 09:22 AM • 19750 views