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First plane from Urumqi lands in Tbilisi

First plane from Urumqi lands in Tbilisi

Air China, the country's largest airline, has officially launched operations in the Georgian airline market, the United Airports of Georgia reported. The airline completed its inaugural flight from Urumqi to Tbilisi …

New Year in Tbilisi: main Christmas tree lit up without ceremony

New Year in Tbilisi: main Christmas tree lit up without ceremony

The New Year tree on Rustaveli Avenue near the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi was lit today without the traditional festive ceremony. The capital's authorities changed the format of the tree lighting amid protests that have lasted almost three weeks.

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 …

Tbilisi Christmas tree lighting ceremony postponed

Tbilisi Christmas tree lighting ceremony postponed

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said the lighting ceremony of Georgia's main Christmas tree in Tbilisi in front of the Parliament building, scheduled for the Saturday evening, was postponed, amid the ongoing protests. …

Georgia holding presidential election

Georgia holding presidential election

A presidential election is being held in Georgia today amid continued opposition protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party and outgoing President …

Night rally in Tbilisi held without clashes with police

Night rally in Tbilisi held without clashes with police

Protesters took to the streets of Tbilisi on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government’s decision to shelve European Union accession talks after elections. Demanding a new vote and a return to European …

Georgia neutralises opposition amid protests

Georgia neutralises opposition amid protests

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said it had taken the Georgian Interior Ministry exactly 5 days to neutralise the radical opposition's resources for violence amid ongoing protests. He thanked the Interior …

Wearing masks in Tbilisi may be banned

Wearing masks in Tbilisi may be banned

The Georgian Dream may impose a ban on wearing masks on the streets of Georgia due to the attack on journalists during yesterday's protest near the parliament building in Tbilisi.

Tbilisi being rocked by protests for ninth night

Tbilisi being rocked by protests for ninth night

Police in Georgia on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse pro-EU protesters rallying for a 9th consecutive day against the Georgian government's decision to shelve talks on joining the EU. Riot police have forced …

Night protest in Tbilisi ends peacefully

Night protest in Tbilisi ends peacefully

A protest ended peacefully in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi as activists called it a day and left Rustaveli Avenue. It was the first day of peaceful rallies since protest broke out in the country on November 28. No violent clashes …

Protests in Tbilisi continue for seven days

Protests in Tbilisi continue for seven days

The opposition and its supporters have gathered near the Georgian parliament building once again. The Georgian Internal Ministry announced the arrest of seven people for organizing and participating in the protests.