Georgia

The Georgian Dream party has won a majority in the Georgian parliament and is preparing to elect a new president through the electoral college. The current president, Salome Zurabishvili, will not be able to be removed through impeachment due to lack of votes.

According to the Georgian Central Election Commission, after counting 70. 91% of the ballots, the ruling Georgian Dream party gains 52.99% of the vote. The Coalition for Change is in second place with 11.2%, and Unity is in third place with 9.83%.

Parliamentary elections in Georgia, where 18 parties participated, have been completed. The results of pro-governmental and opposition exit polls differ greatly.

At a polling station in Tbilisi, a clash broke out between Georgian Dream activists and observers. Georgia is holding parliamentary elections with the participation of 18 parties under a new proportional system.

In Georgia's parliamentary elections, police are investigating mass ballot stuffing at a polling station in Marneuli. In Baghdat municipality, a voter smashed electronic voting equipment.

Parliamentary elections kicked off in Georgia with a new electronic voting system and a fully proportional system. More than 3.5 million citizens, including those abroad, are eligible to vote.

Parliamentary elections are being held in Georgia, where the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party is leading with 40% of support. The pro-European opposition has a chance to form a government, as the leader will not be able to rule alone.

At the airport in Georgia, all men with Ukrainian passports are subjected to additional checks, said MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, who arrived as an international observer for the parliamentary elections.

The Georgian government has approved a list of strategic facilities, the blocking of which will be punishable by up to 4 years in prison. The list includes the parliament, the CEC, ministries and other important institutions.

Georgia's ruling party has released an election video that appeared to be similar to a 2018 Russian advertisement. Earlier, the party had already gotten into a scandal for using photos of destroyed Ukraine in its campaigning.

The author of the photo of the destroyed church in Bohorodichne claimed that the photo was stolen for the Georgian Dream election campaign. Photographer Lev Radin categorically refused to use the photo, but the party ignored the ban.

Salome Zurabishvili has announced the possibility of her arrest if the Georgian Dream wins the October 26 parliamentary elections. The president suggests that she could be impeached and imprisoned.

Ramin Siradze said that he was forced to leave the Interior Ministry after criticizing the ill-treatment of protesters during the protests against the law on foreign agents. This is not the first case of dismissal in the department due to criticism of the system.

Venues in different cities of Georgia and abroad are holding National Election After Party events. Voters with a voting record will receive free entry and a drink at bars and clubs.

The Armenian prime minister announced that all fundamental issues for peace with Azerbaijan had been agreed upon. Yerevan offered Baku to sign a treaty and provide simplified communication with Nakhchivan.

Bidzina Ivanishvili announced his intention to ban the activities of the opposition if he wins the parliamentary elections. He accused the opposition of “war crimes” and promised to bring them to justice.

Three ratings of parties before the parliamentary elections in Georgia have been published. Edison Research and SAVANTA favor the opposition, while GORBI predicts a victory for the ruling party.

The National Bank of Georgia conducted its third foreign exchange intervention in October, selling $60 million. This is the sixth intervention since the beginning of the year, aimed at restraining the lari before the elections.

Before the ruling party's election rally in the center of Tbilisi, all street dogs were caught. Animal rights activists criticize the selectivity of such “care,” recalling the gassing of dogs during the spring protests.

Transparency International Georgia has published an alarming report on the state of democracy in the country. The organization notes the deterioration of the situation in the anti-corruption sphere, the judiciary, parliamentary oversight and the media environment.

Salome Zurabishvili addressed a crowd of thousands in Tbilisi, calling for a vote against the Georgian Dream. The upcoming parliamentary elections are seen as a test of Georgia's pro-Western orientation.

Salome Zurabishvili addressed the Presidents of Ukraine and Moldova, emphasizing the joint fight against Russian aggression. She called on international partners to support Georgia's European integration aspirations.

This is the first time this season that the Ukrainian winger has not been included in the squad, although he is neither injured nor disqualified.

In the center of Tbilisi, Badri Okudzhava, a researcher at the Laboratory for the Study of the Soviet Past, was attacked. The activist attributes the attack to political motives and “voters” of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

The European Council summit announces the de facto suspension of Georgia's accession to the EU due to the government's actions. The EU calls on Georgia to implement democratic reforms and hold free elections.

International retail chains are refraining from signing long-term contracts with Georgian exporters due to the political situation. This is due to the expectation of possible sanctions and the suspension of Georgia's accession to the EU.

The State Security Service of Georgia announced that fake dirt on the ruling party, created with the help of AI, may be leaked. The goal is to provoke conflicts and create protest moods.

In the 4th round of the Nations League, Ukraine drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic. After this result, Ukraine remains in last place in the group with 4 points, with decisive matches against Albania and Georgia ahead.

Serhiy Rebrov has named the starting lineup for the Ukraine national team's Nations League game against the Czech Republic. Captain Taras Stepanenko returns to the team, replacing Ivan Kalyuzhny in the starting lineup.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili calls for active participation in the October 26 elections. She promises to withdraw anti-European laws and hold talks on EU accession if pro-European forces win.