Georgian opposition

Georgian opposition recognizes election results

Georgian opposition recognizes election results

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claimed three out of the four domestic opposition groups that had gained seats in the Georgian Parliament in October general elections had “recognised the results” of the vote by accepting the …

Kobakhidze threatens Zurabichvili with jail time

Kobakhidze threatens Zurabichvili with jail time

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said outgoing President Salome Zurabichvili must leave her office before December 29. “President Zurabichvili will have to leave office on December 29. Let’s see where …

Another protest action begins in Tbilisi

Another protest action begins in Tbilisi

Tbilisi is once again at the center of protest activity. Students are taking part in another opposition action in front of the parliament building.

18th protest rally held in Tbilisi

18th protest rally held in Tbilisi

Another protest rally in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi has ended peacefully, with no incidents reported. A series of protest marches were held in …

Macron calls for dialogue with Georgia

Macron calls for dialogue with Georgia

French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the European aspirations of the Georgian citizens defined in the country's Constitution. …

Georgia bans use of masks in public rallies

Georgia bans use of masks in public rallies

The Georgian Parliament adopted in the final hearing a bill prohibiting participants of public gatherings or protests from possessing laser devices or “any equipment emitting sharp beams of light” and banning use of masks “or …

People’s Power party moves to opposition in Georgia

People’s Power party moves to opposition in Georgia

The political party People’s Power said it would leave the parliamentary majority and move into opposition. According to the party MP Guram Macharashvili, the move would aim to contribute to “forming a healthy opposition in …

Protests in Tbilisi continue

Protests in Tbilisi continue

Protests in the Georgian capital continue. Today, the opposition is holding its 15th protest in a row, expressing dissatisfaction with the authorities and their decision on the EU.

Georgian opposition announces boycott of presidential elections

Georgian opposition announces boycott of presidential elections

The Georgian opposition has announced a boycott of the upcoming elections, recognizing the current President of the country Salome Zurabishvili as the only legitimate authority. This is stated in a joint statement by the opposition coalitions.