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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 • 75070 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 • 22630 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 • 18520 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 • 16800 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 • 17642 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 • 16673 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 • 18271 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 • 18205 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 • 20908 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 • 58066 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 • 22035 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 • 20607 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 • 43316 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 • 25694 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 • 23701 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 • 22363 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 • 21277 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 • 21421 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 • 31728 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 • 20681 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 • 20143 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 • 24221 views
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 • 19746 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 • 22967 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 • 18558 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 • 16564 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 • 15171 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 • 19023 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 • 29881 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 • 23115 views