Georgian opposition

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …