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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 • 19670 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 • 22874 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 • 18463 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 • 16483 views

In Tbilisi a protest against the refusal to negotiate with the EU was dispersed with water cannons and 43 people were detained: the president is waiting for Europe's reaction

Security forces used special equipment to disperse a thousandth protest near the Georgian parliament after the government refused to negotiate EU membership. 43 people were detained and dozens of people were injured, including 32 policemen.

News of the World • November 29, 06:47 AM • 15110 views

Georgian Foreign Ministry condemns decision to suspend the country's integration into the EU

Georgian interior ministry officials have condemned the authorities ' decision to suspend EU membership until 2028. Protests broke out in the country, and diplomats declared the threat of isolation of the state.

News of the World • November 29, 01:50 AM • 18979 views

Mass protests in Georgia: president Zurabishvili stood between Special Forces and protesters

Clashes broke out in Tbilisi between police and protesters outside the parliament after the suspension of negotiations with the EU. President Zurabishvili personally joined the special forces.

News of the World • November 28, 07:59 PM • 29811 views

Protests broke out in Georgia over the government's decision to suspend negotiations with the EU: the authorities pull off security forces and water cannons

Spontaneous protests began in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia after the prime minister announced his refusal to negotiate EU membership until 2028. Protesters blocked Rustaveli Avenue, and the authorities are pulling together security forces and water cannons.

News of the World • November 28, 07:07 PM • 23016 views

European Parliament does not recognize the results of Elections in Georgia and demands sanctions against the authorities-resolution

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia on October 26 due to numerous violations. The EU is demanding repeated elections and sanctions against Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister.

News of the World • November 28, 12:01 PM • 14942 views

Protesters set up tents near the Georgian parliament before the first session

In Tbilisi, the opposition protests the results of the parliamentary elections, which it considers to be fraudulent. Four opposition parties and the president refused to recognize the legitimacy of the new parliament.

News of the World • November 25, 02:58 AM • 17755 views

In Georgia, activist accuses police of sexual harassment during detention at rally

Georgian activist Natia Dzidziguri reported being sexually harassed by police after being detained at a protest rally. The incident occurred during the dispersal of a tent camp on Chavchavadze Avenue on November 19.

News of the World • November 23, 04:47 PM • 23564 views

Georgian volunteer killed by homemade drone explosion in Kherson region

A 24-year-old Georgian fighter Levan Lokhishvili has been killed in an explosion of an enemy drone in Kherson Region. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 74 Georgian volunteers have been killed.

War • November 21, 11:00 AM • 20289 views

Georgian police again break up protest near university in Tbilisi

Georgian police forcefully dispersed peaceful protesters near Tbilisi University who were demanding new parliamentary elections. Law enforcers pushed the demonstrators off the roadway, and 16 people were detained.

News of the World • November 20, 03:06 AM • 18642 views

In Georgia, 16 people are detained during the dispersal of a protest

In Georgia, police detained 16 people during a crackdown on a protest against the results. Among the detainees is a TV company operator, and three people have already been released on bail.

News of the World • November 19, 09:25 AM • 12401 views

Georgian police disperse protesters and demolish tent city in Tbilisi

Georgian police liquidated the opposition's tent city near Tbilisi University after the ultimatum was not fulfilled. The protests were caused by the opposition's disagreement with the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream party won.

News of the World • November 19, 04:56 AM • 16089 views

Elections did not take place: the President of Georgia made an important statement

Salome Zurabishvili declares the October 26 parliamentary elections invalid due to massive violations. The president files a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court and proposes to keep the old parliament in place until new elections.

News of the World • November 18, 05:52 PM • 19434 views

League of Nations: Ukraine and Georgia to play a match in Batumi today

Today at 19:00, the Nations League match between Georgia and Ukraine will take place at the AdjaraBet Arena. The Ukrainian national team (25th in the FIFA rankings) will play in yellow against the Georgians (67th), who will wear red.

Sports • November 16, 03:31 PM • 22283 views

A bomb explodes at a student protest in Italy, injuring 15 police officers

In Turin, during student protests, an unknown person threw a homemade bomb at the police, injuring 15 police officers. The protesters opposed the policies of the Maloney government and supported Palestine.

News of the World • November 15, 08:53 PM • 25254 views

The CEC of Georgia may announce the final election results tomorrow: what does football and the match against Ukraine have to do with it

Georgia's CEC plans to announce the final results of the parliamentary elections on November 16 at 11:00. The opposition announces protests, despite the fact that many people have traveled to Batumi to watch the Georgia-Ukraine match.

Politics • November 15, 07:25 PM • 33345 views

Student protests erupt in Tbilisi against parliamentary election results

Law enforcers do not allow students to enter Tbilisi State University, where an overnight strike against the election results was planned. Protesters remain in the courtyard, chanting anti-Russian slogans.

News of the World • November 15, 05:34 PM • 20363 views

Saakashvili calls for increased street protests in Georgia

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili calls for more street protests to gain support from the West. The opposition does not recognize the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream Party won 54% of the vote.

News of the World • November 13, 06:01 PM • 31405 views

“We are Europe” rally continues near the Parliament of Georgia, Rustaveli Avenue is blocked

The “We are Europe” rally is held in Tbilisi. The ruling party refused to meet with MEPs who came to discuss election violations.

News of the World • November 11, 06:33 PM • 20667 views

Protests against the results of parliamentary elections continue in Georgia

A civil protest march organized by the social platform დაიტოვე is taking place in Tbilisi. The participants demand that the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections be invalidated and a new vote be held.

News of the World • November 10, 05:34 PM • 33452 views

Georgia's opposition held a large-scale protest in Tbilisi: they demanded new elections

A four-hour-long protest demanding new parliamentary elections took place in Tbilisi. Two columns of demonstrators with the flags of Georgia and the EU marched and met at Heroes Square.

Politics • November 9, 05:22 PM • 23786 views

In Georgia, the court canceled the results of elections at 30 polling stations due to a “black mark”

A Georgian court has annulled the results of voting at 30 polling stations due to see-through ballots. The Georgian Young Lawyers Association will seek to overturn the results at all polling stations with electronic ballot boxes.

News of the World • November 4, 07:54 PM • 28480 views

Opposition announces daily rallies in Tbilisi and across Georgia

The Georgian opposition has announced large-scale daily protests in different districts of Tbilisi against the election results. Opposition leaders agreed on 5 strategic points and demanded new elections by November 21.

News of the World • November 4, 05:55 PM • 20180 views

Greta Thunberg unexpectedly appears at protests in Tbilisi

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg attended an opposition rally in Tbilisi, expressing support for Georgian activists. The protesters are demanding new elections, considering the previous results to be falsified.

News of the World • November 4, 05:42 PM • 19607 views

Former mayor of Tbilisi's account blocked for traveling in a bus as a “hare”

In Georgia, a bank froze the accounts of opposition politician Gigi Ugulava for failing to pay a fine for fare evasion on a bus. A few hours later, the accounts were released.

News of the World • November 4, 05:06 PM • 30230 views

Tbilisi protests against election fraud: what's happening in the city center

A large-scale protest against the results of the parliamentary elections, which the opposition considers to be fraudulent, takes place in the center of Tbilisi. Protesters with the flags of the EU and Georgia demand new elections.

News of the World • November 4, 04:14 PM • 19901 views

In Georgia, opposition prepares tents for large-scale rally against election fraud

The Georgian opposition gathers tents for a rally on November 4 against the election results, which they consider to be fraudulent. Three opposition groups refuse to recognize the victory of the Georgian Dream and threaten to withdraw their mandates.

News of the World • November 1, 06:55 PM • 24541 views