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Thousands of people protested outside Georgia’s parliament in Tbilisi on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Russia

Tens of thousands protest in Georgia over ‘stolen’ election

Georgia’s pro-Western president has alleged that the country’s weekend parliamentary election was rigged with the help of Russia.

Russia

Georgia was victim of Russian ‘special operation’ in election, president says

Russia

Georgia ruling party win election seen as choice between Russia, West

European Union

Georgia votes in key test for democracy, EU ambitions

The election result will determine the fledgling party’s European aspirations amid growing concerns over the ruling party’s pro-Russia drift.

The flags of Georgia, the EU, and Ukraine hanging at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday. Photo: AP
European Union

Georgian president delivers pro-EU message at rally as election looms

October 26 election is widely viewed as a test of whether Georgia returns to Russia’s orbit or maintains its pro-Western orientation.

Euro 2024

Spain come from behind to thrash Georgia and set up quarter-final with Germany

Goals from Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo see La Roja overcome the surprise package.

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European Union

EU puts Georgia’s membership bid on hold over ‘foreign agent’ law

The bloc’s leaders called on authorities to reverse course on the controversial legislation, which opponents fear will silence critics.

A demonstrator holds a European Union flag in front of law enforcement officers during a rally to protest against a bill on “foreign agents” in Tbilisi in May. Photo: Reuters
LGBTQ

Georgia’s LGBTQ community fears Russia-style crackdown in new law proposal

The new, proposed laws would prohibit the promotion of same-sex relationships on television and in the education system, outlaw sex changes, and codify a ban on same-sex marriage.

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United States

US imposes travel bans on Georgia officials over ‘foreign agents’ law

New law in Georgia has been compared to Russian legislation used to suppress dissent, drawing criticism from the West, including Washington.

Protests around the world

Georgia adopts ‘foreign influence’ law despite protests, president’s veto

The law has been compared to Russian legislation used to suppress dissent, and the West warns it could jeopardise Georgia’s path to joining the EU.

People protest outside the parliament building in central Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo: AFP
Protests around the world

Georgia President Salome Zourabichvili vetoes controversial ‘Russian law’

The ruling party, however, has a sufficient majority to override the veto, despite fears that the legislation will obstruct the country’s bid to join the EU.

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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili speaks at a news conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Wednesday. Photo: Georgian Presidential Press Service via AP
Protests around the world

More protests in Georgia after parliament passes ‘foreign influence’ law

Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers approved a bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech.

Russia

Georgian lawmakers brawl as ‘foreign agent’ bill, that sparked protests, passes

The Georgian parliament approved a divisive bill that sparked weeks of mass protests, with critics seeing it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the EU.

Russia

Thousands in Georgia join protest despite warnings of arrests

Several thousand Georgians gathered outside parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday night in a fresh protest against a Russian-styled ‘foreign agent’ bill.

Demonstrators waving Georgian national flags gather in front of the parliament building early Monday. Photo: AP
Protests around the world

US ‘alarmed’, 50,000 protest Georgia’s foreign agent bill

Opponents of the bill have dubbed it ‘the Russian law’, comparing it to legislation used to target critics of President Vladimir Putin.

Demonstrators hold a rally to protest against a bill on “foreign agents” in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Protests around the world

Mass protests in Georgia at proposed ‘Russian law’ targeting media

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Georgia against a controversial ‘foreign influence’ bill after parliament advanced the measure.

European Union

20,000 Georgians ‘March for Europe’, protest ‘foreign influence’ bill

Protesters called on the government to scrap the controversial bill which the European Union has warned would undermine Tbilisi’s European aspirations.

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Protests around the world

Thousands protest, lawmakers brawl as Georgia debates ‘foreign agents’ bill

Georgia government says the bill is necessary to combat ‘pseudo-liberal values’ imposed by foreigners. Critics say it mirrors Russian legislation used to silence dissent.

People protest against the draft bill in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo: Reuters
United States

US couple sues doctor after baby decapitated during delivery

Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Snr say Dr Tracey St. Julian used excessive force on their son’s neck and head when the child became stuck.

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Human rights

Health fears for Georgia’s jailed ex-leader Saakashvili after TV footage

The former president is said to have lost 60kg after being imprisoned on abuse of power charges, which rights groups have denounced as politically motivated.

Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill shelved after widespread protests

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Protests around the world

Georgia withdraws ‘foreign agents’ bill after days of protests

The controversial draft law was criticised as potentially stifling media freedom and civil society.

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Police take cover during a protest in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo: Reuters
Protests around the world

Georgian protesters rally in Tbilisi after violent clashes with police

Thousands are rallying against legislation that requires organisations receiving more than 20 per cent funding from abroad to register as ‘foreign agents’.

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Europe

Protests erupt in Georgia over controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill

Human rights

‘Life-threatening’: jailed Georgia ex-president’s dramatic weight loss

Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link to show how much weight he had lost while incarcerated, as associates renewed calls for him to be freed for urgent medical treatment.

Georgia’s jailed ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili is seen on a screen via a video link from a clinic during a court hearing. Photo: Reuters
Archaeology and palaeontology

Archaeologists find human tooth from 1.8 million years ago

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Nato

Opinion | Is Nato’s latest expansion plan the beginning of the end?

The war in Ukraine is just a continuation of the Cold War as Nato and Russia compete for spheres of influence. The conflict has bolstered Nato solidarity for now, but as the West’s decline continues, the alliance will wane.

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Belt and Road Initiative

Opinion | Can China, Russia extend their Central Asian entente to South Caucasus?

The geopolitics of the South Caucasus makes it harder for Beijing and Moscow to share space there, compared with in Central Asia. Russia lacks a strategic motive to support the expansion of China’s presence in former Soviet regions if it does not help in its rivalry with the West.

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Georgia (country)
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Georgia (country). In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Tbilisi
Head of State
President Salome Zourabichvili
Head of Government
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze
last updated:
9 October, 2024
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