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Zelensky: Georgia's current government is working for russia, Ukraine is preparing sanctions

The President of Ukraine discussed strategic issues of international security with the head of the GUR. Zelenskyy announces sanctions against the Georgian government for its pro-russian stance.

War • December 4, 06:20 PM • 33130 views

Guardian and Observer journalists go on strike to protest possible sale of Sunday edition

500 journalists from The Guardian and The Observer have begun a 48-hour strike over the possible sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. The employees oppose the separation of the two publications, which have existed together since 1791.

News of the World • December 4, 01:42 PM • 17887 views

About 300 people detained during protest actions in Georgia

During the night, 22 protesters were detained in Georgia, 15 people were hospitalized. The total number of people detained since the beginning of the protests has reached 293, and 162 people have been injured.

News of the World • December 4, 11:46 AM • 16256 views

Sixth night of protests in Tbilisi: journalists were injured during clashes

Three journalists were injured during protests against the termination of EU accession negotiations in Tbilisi. Security forces dispersed the protesters with water cannons and tear gas.

News of the World • December 4, 07:41 AM • 15218 views

In Tbilisi, special forces again disperse protesters with water cannons and tear gas: what is known

Thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian parliament to protest against the "Georgian Dream". Special forces use water cannons and tear gas, and protesters respond with fireworks and water.

News of the World • December 3, 10:06 PM • 18890 views

Demonstrations in Georgia, interior ministry data: 34 protesters detained in Tbilisi, 12 injured among police officers

The Georgian Interior Ministry reported 34 law enforcement officers detained and 12 injured during protests in Tbilisi. In 5 days, 147 victims were taken to medical institutions, one protester is in critical condition.

News of the World • December 3, 12:57 PM • 16979 views

26 victims in Tbilisi: clashes with police and Molotov cocktails

In the center of Tbilisi, clashes broke out between protesters and police, as a result of which 26 people were hospitalized. The police detained 5 people, including a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officers.

News of the World • December 3, 09:31 AM • 17985 views

Georgia's ambassador to the Czech Republic has become the fifth diplomat to resign amid government decisions

Georgian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Tem Maisuradze announced her resignation due to the government's decision to suspend the EU accession process. Earlier, the ambassadors to Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands and the United States announced their resignations.

News of the World • December 3, 07:31 AM • 18375 views

Georgians protest against the government: what is happening in the country's capital now

Mass protests against the policies of the government and the Georgian Dream party continue in the center of Tbilisi. Demonstrators accuse the authorities of deviating from the European course, and the police use force to disperse the actions.

News of the World • December 3, 01:12 AM • 74997 views

In Tbilisi, security forces disperse protesters with water cannons and gas

In the Georgian capital, police used force against demonstrators protesting because of the authorities ' refusal to negotiate with the EU. Special forces use water cannons and tear gas.

News of the World • December 2, 06:15 PM • 22548 views

Ukraine reacted to the statements of the Georgian authorities about the "Ukrainian scenario"

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns the suppression of protests in Georgia and rejects statements about the "Ukrainian scenario". Georgian authorities suspended negotiations with the EU, prompting mass protests and detentions of 224 people.

Politics • December 2, 12:37 PM • 18436 views

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 • 16684 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 • 17541 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 • 16608 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 • 18152 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 • 18122 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 • 20822 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 • 57988 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 • 21964 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 • 20523 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 • 43230 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 • 25623 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 • 23614 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 • 22280 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 • 21184 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 • 21345 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 • 31639 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 • 20581 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 • 20028 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 • 24025 views