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Georgian opposition prepares large-scale protest against election results

Georgian opposition parties have announced a protest rally on November 4 on Rustaveli Avenue. The participants will demand the cancellation of the election results, which they consider invalid.

News of the World • November 1, 04:21 AM • 20303 views

Georgian media refute Russian fake about “Ukrainian snipers”: who they were

Russian media spread a fake about Ukrainian snipers at an opposition rally in Tbilisi. In fact, the photo showed members of the Georgian hiking club Mtamadideblebi in hiking clothes.

News of the World • October 30, 08:26 PM • 20916 views

Georgian President summoned for questioning over allegations of election fraud

The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into possible rigging of the 2024 parliamentary elections. President Salome Zurabishvili was summoned for questioning on October 31 to provide evidence of violations.

News of the World • October 30, 09:03 AM • 15819 views

Students in Tbilisi chase Russian journalists from protest rally

During a march against the results of the parliamentary elections in Tbilisi, students expelled representatives of Russian propagandists. The protesters marched to the parliament with plywood signs with images of autobots.

News of the World • October 29, 07:07 PM • 20746 views

Protests continue in Georgia: students rally against parliamentary election results

In Tbilisi, students organized a rally “With a Shield or on a Shield” against the results of the parliamentary elections. The protesters marched to the parliament with plywood shields depicting the Autobots from the Transformers universe.

News of the World • October 29, 05:51 PM • 18111 views

13 EU ministers criticize Orban's visit to Georgia amid parliamentary elections

Ministers from 13 EU countries expressed “deep concern” about the situation in Georgia after the parliamentary elections. They condemned Viktor Orban's premature visit to Tbilisi and said he did not represent the EU.

News of the World • October 28, 07:16 PM • 14213 views

“We'll be back": how the campaign against election fraud ended in Tbilisi

A protest against the results of the parliamentary elections, where the Georgian Dream party won 53. 93% of the vote, ended in Tbilisi. The opposition and President Zurabishvili demanded an investigation into the fraud and repeat elections.

News of the World • October 28, 07:02 PM • 14514 views

Opposition demands repeat elections in Georgia - media

Georgia's opposition is demanding repeat elections under international supervision. President Salome Zurabishvili spoke at the protest rally, supporting the demands of the demonstrators and promising to stand with the people.

News of the World • October 28, 04:54 PM • 16422 views

Protesters in Tbilisi booed Orban's motorcade

During Viktor Orban's visit to Tbilisi, local residents booed cars with Hungarian flags on Rustaveli Avenue. The protesters chanted anti-Russian slogans, while the Hungarian Prime Minister declared his support for Georgia.

News of the World • October 28, 04:29 PM • 16591 views

Orbán's visit to Tbilisi: the EU emphasizes that the Hungarian prime minister did not receive a mandate to travel to Georgia

EU spokesperson Peter Stano said that Orban's visit to Georgia was purely bilateral and did not represent the interests of the EU. The Hungarian prime minister unexpectedly showed up at the hotel where the opposition is meeting with Western diplomats.

News of the World • October 28, 04:09 PM • 16284 views

Rally over election fraud begins in Tbilisi, main avenue blocked

Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi is blocked by protesters over the falsification of the parliamentary elections. President Salome Zurabishvili and opposition leaders are expected to arrive after consultations.

News of the World • October 28, 03:40 PM • 16304 views

Orban unexpectedly shows up at hotel where Georgian opposition leaders meet with Western diplomats

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban unexpectedly arrives at the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel, where the opposition was meeting with Western diplomats. His official visit to Georgia comes after disputed parliamentary elections criticized by the EU.

News of the World • October 28, 03:20 PM • 16583 views

Mass brawl near a polling station in Tbilisi: what is happening in the elections in Georgia

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.

News of the World • October 26, 01:12 PM • 25337 views

Elections in Georgia: all those who voted will be able to visit up to 30 nightclubs and bars for free

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.

News of the World • October 24, 01:29 PM • 17764 views

“Georgian Dream threatens to ban the opposition if it wins the election

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.

News of the World • October 23, 11:20 PM • 22983 views

Street dogs disappear in Tbilisi before rally of ruling Georgian Dream party

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.

News of the World • October 23, 12:50 PM • 14450 views

Georgian President Calls for Pro-European Choice at Thousand-Man Rally in Tbilisi

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.

News of the World • October 21, 07:08 AM • 13086 views

An employee of the Laboratory for the Study of the Soviet Past was beaten in the capital of Georgia

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.

News of the World • October 19, 12:16 PM • 20791 views

International chains avoid long-term contracts with Georgia: why

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.

News of the World • October 16, 06:57 PM • 21883 views

In Georgia, three TV channels were fined for refusing to broadcast a video with footage of Ukraine

A court in Tbilisi has fined three opposition TV channels for refusing to broadcast a political advertisement for the Georgian Dream. The video contained footage of destroyed buildings in Ukraine.

Politics • October 12, 07:08 PM • 30422 views

Georgian Prosecutor's Office suspects Saakashvili of involvement in the 2016 assassination attempt on the opposition leader

The Georgian Prosecutor's Office announced the possible involvement of former President Saakashvili in the attempted assassination of opposition leader Targamadze in 2016. The new circumstances were established on the basis of the testimony of the accused David Khechuashvili.

Crimes and emergencies • October 11, 03:50 PM • 24285 views

Georgia's PM says his party's scandalous campaigning “exposed the truth” about Ukraine: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Administration respond

The Georgian Prime Minister said that election banners with ruins in Ukraine “exposed the truth”. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the statement as unfriendly, calling it an attempt to drag Ukraine into Georgia's internal political processes.

Politics • October 10, 12:07 PM • 14069 views

Georgia's ruling party says EU ambassador is deliberately “interfering in the election campaign”

“Georgian Dream criticizes the EU ambassador for condemning the use of images of destroyed Ukrainian cities in election campaigning. The party considers this interference in the election campaign.

Politics • October 6, 07:05 PM • 88265 views

After European banks “robbed” Ivanishvili: Tbilisi mayor says he closed his foreign accounts

Kakha Kaladze said he did not trust European banks after Ivanishvili's “robbery”. According to the declaration, the mayor of Tbilisi withdrew funds from foreign banks last year.

News of the World • September 30, 06:44 PM • 24422 views

EU may cancel visa-free regime for Georgia due to authoritarianism

The EU is considering canceling the visa-free regime for Georgia due to the authoritarian policy of the authorities.

News of the World • September 19, 11:08 PM • 19385 views

Murder of a transgender model in Georgia: new details of the crime emerge

A 26-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Kesaria Abramidze in her apartment. The crime is classified as gender-motivated, and the suspect faces up to 20 years in prison or life in prison.

News of the World • September 19, 04:32 PM • 18790 views

In Georgia, the court imposed imprisonment as a preventive measure for Saakashvili. Lawyers claim “legal absurdity”

The Tbilisi City Court has imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of imprisonment on former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. The lawyers called the decision absurd and politically motivated, given that Saakashvili is already in prison.

News of the World • August 2, 04:44 PM • 33211 views

Media: EU ambassador says Georgia's accession to the EU suspended

EU Ambassador to Georgia Pavel Gerchinsky, speaking about Georgia, said that EU leaders have decided to freeze the accession process and are patiently waiting for more clarity from the Georgian government.

News of the World • July 9, 08:39 AM • 18667 views

Georgian Parliament passes anti-LGBT law in first reading

In the first reading, the Georgian parliament supported a law banning LGBT "propaganda" and restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, which contradicts the country's European aspirations.

News of the World • June 27, 11:24 AM • 16397 views

EU to consider imposing sanctions against Georgia next week due to the law on "foreign agents" - mass media

Georgia is facing potential EU sanctions, reduced financial aid and visa restrictions due to a controversial "foreign agents"law.

News of the World • June 21, 01:38 PM • 19393 views

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“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

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TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

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