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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 …

OSCE report exposes opposition accusations - Tbilisi

OSCE report exposes opposition accusations - Tbilisi

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili claimed the final report on the October general elections by the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights “fully …

Georgia's interior minister appointed as deputy PM

Georgia's interior minister appointed as deputy PM

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze appointed the country’s Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri as deputy prime minister, the Government Administration reported. The appointment raises the number of deputy PMs to …

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.

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 …

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 …

What awaits Georgia with new president?

What awaits Georgia with new president?

Former football player and now politician Mikhail Kavelashvili, who is the only candidate in the upcoming presidential election, has such an important advantage as independence from foreign influence, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament said.

Georgia reacts to US sanctions against officials

Georgia reacts to US sanctions against officials

Georgia has called the sanctions against Georgia senseless and incomprehensible. Earlier, the State Department announced the introduction of restrictions against 20 officials.

Protests in Georgia become meaningless

Protests in Georgia become meaningless

The Georgian parliament has stated that the ongoing protests have no content, noting that the opposition is speaking out against something that does not exist.

Another anti-government rally held in Tbilisi at night

Another anti-government rally held in Tbilisi at night

Public protests were continuing on Monday night outside the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi. Police used water cannons and tear gas to drive protesters away from the parliament building where they have gathered each night since …

Protests in Georgia continue for fifth day

Protests in Georgia continue for fifth day

A protest against the suspension of Georgia's European integration continue in the center of Tbilisi near the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue.

Protests in Tbilisi: What happened on Monday night?

Protests in Tbilisi: What happened on Monday night?

Protest rallies against the Georgian Government’s recent decision on the suspension of the country’s EU accession talks were continuing in the central streets of Tbilisi and in the vicinity of the Parliament building at night. …