Tbilisi expects London to apologize for BBC report
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called on the United Kingdom to apologize for what he described as a BBC false report broadcast.
Georgian opposition
False and cheap provocation by intelligence services - Kobakhidze on BBC report
The BBC story accusing Tbilisi police of using chemical weapons against protesters was fabricated to further "blackmail" Georgia’s government, Georgian Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze said.
Kavelashvili accuses external forces of organizing Tbilisi protests
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili said protests outside the Georgian parliament are being coordinated by external forces. According to the head of state, their goal is to disrupt the Georgian government's rapprochement with the European Union.
Georgia's Constitutional Court registers lawsuit against Saakashvili's party
A lawsuit filed by the ruling Georgian Dream party to ban the opposition United National Movement (UNM), founded by Mikheil Saakashvili, has been registered with the Constitutional Court.
PACE voices concern over Georgian Dream's plans to ban opposition parties
Plans by Georgia's ruling party to ban three opposition factions have drawn sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), with members urging Tbilisi to reconsider.
Ministry of Internal Affairs: Dozens of protesters detained in Georgia over three days
Georgian authorities have reported arrests during recent protests, with dozens detained for obstructing roadways.
Georgia fines Finnish Foreign Minister nearly $2,000
Georgian law enforcement officials took note of Elina Valtonen's participation in the opposition rally in Tbilisi and issued a fine for blocking a street.
Zakharova says Georgia's Maidan scenario fails
The recent unrest in Georgia was provoked from abroad to subjugate the republic, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Kobakhidze condemns OSCE Representative's comments on peaceful protesters
Maria Telalian called the protesters "peaceful," describing the events in the Georgian capital as the exercise of citizens' legitimate rights
Georgia demands apology from EU
The EU has expressed support for an opposition rally in Georgia and criticized the conduct of the recent elections. Tbilisi believes the European Union should apologize to the Georgian authorities.
Municipal elections underway in Georgia
Georgians began voting in local polls on Saturday. Today, citizens of the republic will elect over 2,000 members to 64 municipal assemblies (sakrebulos) and 64 city mayors.
Georgia condemns EU for supporting calls for coup
Chairman of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili has criticized the European Commission's response to revolutionary statements made by the opposition.
Georgian authorities vow to prevent election-day unrest
Kakha Kaladze assured Georgians that there would be no revolution in the country during the October 4 municipal elections. According to Kaladze, anyone who decides to violate the law will face punishment.
Elections in Georgia: Opposition did not nominate candidates in 26 districts
Opposition parties have not nominated candidates in 26 districts for the upcoming municipal elections in Georgia. According to the Central Election Commission, representatives of the ruling party have registered for these districts.
Opposition protest taking place in Tbilisi
Oppositionists and activists have gathered for a mass protest in Tbilisi
Tbilisi invites OSCE/ODIHR mission to observe elections
According to the head of government, this is the essence of modern European bureaucracy
16 opposition activists detained at Tbilisi protest rally
16 opposition activists were detained in central Tbilisi after attempting to block Rustaveli Avenue during a protest rally.
Opposition returns to Georgian parliament
The Georgian Parliament has recognised the parliamentary mandates of 12 members of the 'Gakharia for Georgia' opposition party.
Kaladze to have another rival in Tbilisi elections
Four candidates are now competing for the position of Tbilisi mayor, with opposition leader Iago Khvichia of the Girchi party joining the race alongside three previously declared politicians.
Who's running in Georgia municipal elections?
Seventeen parties have been registered by Georgia's Central Election Commission to compete in the October 4 municipal elections.
