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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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Withdraw the law "on foreign agents" within an hour: protesters in Tbilisi issued an ultimatum to the authorities

Protesters in Tbilisi issued an ultimatum demanding that the controversial law on "foreign agents" be withdrawn within an hour.

News of the World • April 17, 06:54 PM • 25955 views
Day three: a new rally against the law on foreign agents is gathering near the Georgian parliament

For the third day in a row, thousands of protesters have gathered outside the Georgian parliament building, protesting the controversial law on "foreign agents" and blocking Rustaveli Avenue.

News of the World • April 17, 05:04 PM • 23856 views
PM Kobakhidze: Law on Foreign Agents is intended to "prevent Ukrainization" of Georgia

Georgia's Prime Minister claims that the controversial law on "foreign agents" is aimed at preventing "Ukrainization" and protecting the country's sovereignty, despite Western criticism that it contradicts EU norms.

News of the World • April 17, 04:24 PM • 26391 views
"This is contrary to EU norms": the EU reacts to Georgia's decision on the scandalous law on "foreign agents"

The European Union is convinced that the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" adopted by the Georgian parliament in the first reading contradicts EU norms and values, which jeopardizes Tbilisi's path to EU membership.

News of the World • April 17, 12:18 PM • 19246 views
Georgian Interior Ministry announces 11 detainees at rally against law on foreign agents

11 people were detained during a protest against the law on foreign agents near the Georgian parliament, one police officer was injured and a police car was damaged.

News of the World • April 16, 07:38 PM • 25119 views
A rally of thousands gathers near the Georgian parliament to protest the law on foreign agents

Thousands of protesters rallied in Tbilisi against the proposed law on foreign agents, blocking streets and clashing with police near the parliament.

News of the World • April 16, 05:05 PM • 22239 views
Stefanishyna: Ukraine is now a leader in negotiations on EU membership

Ukraine is now a leader in the EU membership negotiations and shares its experience with the Balkan countries, Moldova and Georgia.

Society • April 16, 02:14 PM • 18976 views
Detentions began in Tbilisi at a rally against the law on foreign agents: what is known

Six people were detained at a rally in Tbilisi protesting the proposed law on "foreign agents.

News of the World • April 15, 07:07 PM • 23699 views
More than 5 thousand people rally against the draft law on foreign agents in the Georgian capital

Thousands of people protest in Tbilisi against the proposed law on "foreign agents," blocking traffic and rallying outside the parliament.

News of the World • April 15, 05:17 PM • 20726 views
A protest action against the law on "foreign agents" begins in Georgia near the parliament

Hundreds of Georgian citizens protested in Tbilisi, Georgia, against the "foreign agents" law, which critics compare to a Russian law used to suppress the opposition; further protests are planned for the evening.

News of the World • April 15, 09:39 AM • 17209 views
Russia cannot be a partner in solving problems, because Russia is the problem - Kuleba

Russia cannot be a partner in solving problems, because Russia itself is a problem, as Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said during the Black Sea Security Conference.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:43 AM • 17067 views
Ukraine has no ambassadors in 30 countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a list of

The position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary remains vacant in 30 Ukrainian embassies in different countries, including the UK, Belarus, Ghana and others, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Human Resources Department reports.

Politics • April 9, 04:27 PM • 87723 views
Georgia wins case against Russia in the ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Russia has violated numerous human rights in Georgia since the 2008 conflict, including the right to life, prohibition of inhuman treatment, right to liberty, respect for private life, property rights, right to education and freedom of movement.

News of the World • April 9, 04:11 PM • 32469 views
NATO's Sea Shield 24 military exercises begin in Romania

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

News of the World • April 8, 01:42 PM • 27273 views
Romania hosts "Sea Shield 24" military exercises with the participation of NATO countries, in which Moldova and Georgia will take part

More than 2,200 military personnel from 12 NATO and partner countries will take part in Exercise Sea Shield 24, which will take place in Romania from April 8-21 and will include maritime and riverine operations in the Black Sea region.

News of the World • April 6, 02:28 PM • 35290 views
A rally against the new bill on "foreign agents" begins in Tbilisi

About a hundred people protested outside the Georgian parliament building against the proposed law on "foreign agents" with placards reading "No to the Russian law" and "Two years of perseverance towards Europe.

News of the World • April 4, 05:11 PM • 29389 views
The EU is concerned about Georgia's decision to revise the draft law on "foreign agents"

The EU called on Georgia to refuse to revise the draft law on "transparency of foreign influence" due to its potential impact on media freedom and Georgia's EU accession process.

News of the World • April 4, 01:38 PM • 41021 views
Ukraine rises to 22nd place in FIFA rankings after qualifying for Euro 2024

Ukraine's national football team has risen to 22nd place in the FIFA rankings after qualifying for Euro 2024 with victories over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland.

Sports • April 4, 09:39 AM • 23844 views
Georgia's ruling party reintroduces bill on "foreign agents"

Georgia's ruling party plans to return to a draft law requiring organizations that receive foreign funds to register as "foreign agents," despite protests and criticism from opponents and Western countries last year.

News of the World • April 3, 09:51 AM • 23209 views
44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia

44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:02 AM • 35879 views
"Havana Syndrome": The White House has commented

The White House spokeswoman commented on the media investigation into the "Havana Syndrome".

News of the World • April 2, 06:57 AM • 27489 views
"Havana Syndrome": Russian intelligence services use secret weapons against American diplomats - The Insider

Russian military intelligence agents traveled to cities where American diplomats soon developed the "Havana syndrome. " This is stated in a joint investigation by The Insider, 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel.

News of the World • April 1, 09:05 AM • 25723 views
Two earthquakes recorded in Georgia at once

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 4. 8 and 4.2 occurred today near the city of Oni in western Georgia, with no casualties or damage reported.

News of the World • March 30, 06:47 PM • 39621 views
Rise in exports from Armenia to russia raises concerns about sanctions circumvention - media

Armenia's exports to russia have risen sharply since the imposition of sanctions, raising Western concerns about possible sanctions circumvention.

Economy • March 28, 11:42 AM • 28473 views
Congressman: Johnson will bring Ukraine aid bill to vote after Easter recess

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring up a bill to provide aid to Ukraine after the Easter recess, as stated by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul.

Politics • March 25, 06:37 AM • 35500 views
Ukrainian judokas win gold and bronze at the Grand Slam in Tbilisi

Yulia Kurchenko won gold and Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko won bronze in the 78 kg weight category at the Grand Slam judo tournament in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Sports • March 25, 01:24 AM • 47460 views
russia has almost completed the construction of a military port in the occupied part of Georgia - media

russia has almost completed the construction of a military port on the occupied territory of Georgia in Abkhazia, which will be able to receive russian warships and could be used against Ukraine.

News of the World • March 20, 12:57 PM • 29920 views
Enemy has almost everything ready for mobilization in the temporarily occupied territory - Fedorov

Russia is planning to forcibly mobilize up to 60,000 Ukrainian citizens from the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region after the sham elections to strengthen its armed forces.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 03:11 PM • 34339 views
Georgia condemns holding of russian elections in occupied Georgian regions

Tbilisi has condemned russia for illegally holding presidential elections in the occupied Georgian regions and opening polling stations there, which violates Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

News of the World • March 18, 02:59 PM • 26100 views
More than 30 countries have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children - Yermak

33 countries have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, led by Ukraine and Canada, which aims to multiply efforts to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 01:24 PM • 27867 views