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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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Protests against the law on "foreign agents" continue: security forces beat opposition leaders in Tbilisi

During a protest against the law on "foreign agents," law enforcement officers beat Levan Khabeishvili, chairman of Georgia's largest opposition party, the United National Movement. It is also reported that security forces beat the leader of the political association "Citizens" Aleko Elisashvili.

News of the World • April 30, 10:43 PM • 20779 views
Georgian President calls on security forces to stop dispersing protesters in Tbilisi

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has called on the Interior Ministry to stop using disproportionate force against peaceful protesters opposing the law on "foreign agents," condemning the violence during Holy Week.

News of the World • April 30, 09:23 PM • 25876 views
Protests in Georgia: police tried to disperse those who disagree with the law on foreign agents with tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets

Georgian police used tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets against protesters who gathered near the parliament building to express their opposition to the proposed bill on "foreign agents," injuring at least 20 people.

Crimes and emergencies • April 30, 08:35 PM • 25327 views
Protests against the law on foreign agents continue in Tbilisi: police use pepper gas, there are victims

Rallies against the law on foreign agents outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi turned violent, with police firing pepper spray and detaining several protesters while thousands more gathered on Rustaveli Avenue.

News of the World • April 30, 06:35 PM • 20447 views
Former coach of the Ukrainian national football team Mykhailo Fomenko dies

The former head coach of the Ukrainian national football team, Mykhailo Fomenko, who was 75 years old and an honorary citizen of Sumy, dies.

Society • April 29, 07:27 AM • 31510 views
In Georgia, police use tear gas against protesters against the law on "foreign agents"

During a protest against the law on "foreign agents" in Tbilisi, clashes broke out between activists and law enforcement. Police used tear gas against protesters who tried to enter the parliament building.

News of the World • April 28, 08:14 PM • 27318 views
Activists gathered in Tbilisi to protest against the law on "foreign agents"

On Sunday, April 28, activists gathered in Tbilisi for another protest against the draft law on "foreign agents," chanting "No to the Russian law. Yes to Europe" and marched to the parliament, surrounding the building with a symbolic "human chain"

News of the World • April 28, 07:20 PM • 24518 views
Despite sanctions: russia continues to buy British cars through third countries - media

Despite Western sanctions, russia is likely to obtain British luxury cars through neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, where exports from Britain have increased unprecedentedly.

News of the World • April 26, 11:15 AM • 21955 views
Rare Pushkin books stolen from European libraries: four people detained in Georgia

Four people have been detained in Georgia for stealing rare 19th century books worth hundreds of thousands of euros from libraries across Europe as part of an organized criminal group.

Crimes and emergencies • April 25, 07:05 PM • 49698 views
European Parliament urges not to start negotiations with Georgia on EU membership due to law on "foreign agents" - media

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution stating that EU accession talks with Georgia should not begin until the proposed law on foreign agents is part of Georgia's legal order.

Politics • April 25, 12:12 PM • 21681 views
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law regulating the amount and payment of pensions to those who worked abroad

The Parliament adopted a law regulating the calculation of pensions for those who worked abroad and establishing rules for the termination of pension payments in certain cases.

Economy • April 25, 10:36 AM • 31008 views
Georgia extends visa-free stay for Ukrainian citizens to three years

Georgia has extended the period of visa-free stay for Ukrainian citizens to three years, allowing them to enter and stay in the country without a visa for the full three years.

Society • April 24, 08:56 AM • 20673 views
Seventh day of protests against the law on "foreign agents" in Georgia

Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, have been protesting for seven days against a proposed law on "foreign agents" that they consider anti-democratic and anti-European, chanting slogans in support of Europe and against the law.

Society • April 21, 10:18 PM • 26366 views
NATO is concerned about the bill on "foreign agents" supported by the Georgian parliament

NATO expresses concern over Georgia's draft law on "foreign agents" adopted in the first reading, calling it a step backwards that does not contribute to the Euro-Atlantic integration of the country, which is seeking to become a member of the Alliance.

News of the World • April 19, 12:37 PM • 17953 views
Day Four: Rally Against the Law on Foreign Agents Gathers in Tbilisi

A protest against the law on "foreign agents" begins near the Georgian parliament building in Tbilisi with about 200 people.

News of the World • April 18, 05:26 PM • 14083 views
"Russification is a real threat to Georgia": Foreign Ministry responds to Georgian Prime Minister's accusations of "Ukrainization"

Ukraine calls on Georgia to respect the right of citizens to peacefully protest against the draft law on "foreign agents" and condemns the comments of the Georgian Prime Minister about the threat of "Ukrainization," emphasizing that the real threat to Georgia is Russification, not "Ukrainization.

Politics • April 18, 01:29 PM • 29682 views
Georgian president vows to veto law on 'foreign agents' amid mass protests

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili promises to veto the controversial law on "foreign agents" if it is passed, amid large-scale protests against the bill.

Politics • April 18, 11:05 AM • 17048 views
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 • 25974 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 • 23869 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 • 26428 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 • 19268 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 • 25136 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 • 22258 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 • 19004 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 • 23721 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 • 20749 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 • 17223 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 • 17103 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 • 87907 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 • 32497 views