Politics in Georgia

Human Rights Watch: Georgian Dream fuels human rights crisis and demonizes opposition

February 09, 2025

"Demonization of the opposition, recently passed repressive laws, and violence — all of this are the pillars of autocracy"

Georgian Dream's parliament passes restrictive amendments to administrative and criminal codes

Georgia

February 06, 2025

The law on assemblies and demonstrations has also been tightened. The second and third readings of all amendments took place in one day

Mzia Amaglobeli struggles to walk on 19th day of hunger strike

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

January 30, 2025

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) urge ombudsman to act as journalist’s health deteriorates

"Legislation must not undermine assembly freedom" – European Commissioner evaluates his visit to Georgia

Georgia - EU

January 26, 2025

O'Flaherty commends the resilience of Georgian civil society and urges measures to address serious human rights violations

Georgian Dream MPs assaulted fellow citizen in Abu Dhabi over 'traitor' remark

Georgian Dream

January 13, 2025

One person was detained in connection with the incident, but their identity has not yet been disclosed.

The Year of Our Discontent: Georgia’s tumultuous 2024

Georgia

January 03, 2025

The major dramatic events that led to the birth of a new civil society in Georgia remain unresolved. The processes that began in 2024 continue to unfold

Georgia's ruling party-appointed president Mikheil Kavelashvili signs series of restrictive laws

Politics in Georgia

December 30, 2024

Starting 30 December, the use of fireworks and covering faces with masks during protests is prohibited.

Next steps: Georgian opposition, Zourabichvili discuss new elections

Protests in Georgia

December 25, 2024

On 22 December, Zurabishvili issued an ultimatum to the government, urging them to set a date for new elections by 29 December.

Can Georgian economy withstand political crisis? Economist's opinion

Politics in Georgia

December 18, 2024

Beso Namchavadze: "It all depends on the nature of Western sanctions. If they are like those imposed on Belarus, Georgia's economy will not withstand them."

Georgia government claimed Lithuania and Estonia imposed sanctions against it "under third-party influence"

Politics in Georgia

December 16, 2024

"Despite 33 years of independence, Lithuania and Estonia continue to exhibit a Soviet-era mentality. However, Georgia will maintain unilateral relations with these countries to preserve regional stability"

Georgia's ruling party elects new president as mass protests continue

Politics in Georgia

December 14, 2024

The opposition and much of society view both the parliament and the elections as unconstitutional

What's next when Salome Zourabichvili formally stops being Georgia’s president?

Salome Zourabichvili

December 13, 2024

Experts believe Zourabichvili will continue to unite pro-European society and engage with the West as a former president.

"I am here and not going anywhere," - Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili ahead of the ruling party's presidential elections

Politics in Georgia

December 13, 2024

The president called the mayor's invitation to the "New Year tree lighting ceremony" at the site of mass protests a provocation, while describing the upcoming presidential elections as unconstitutional

“Shoulder injury” sidelines Georgia’s ex-PM Garibashvili, Ivanishvili ally - questions arise

Politics in Georgia

December 11, 2024

Georgian media: "Reports of physical conflict within ruling party under oligarch's leadership"

Raids on activists in Georgia; opposition leader Nika Gvaramia assaulted and arrested

Protests in Georgia

December 04, 2024

The day before, the prime minister again called opposition leaders "liberal fascists" and warned that they would be held accountable for allegedly organizing the protests

Georgian president: "I will remain in office until the country has a legitimate parliament"

2024 elections in Georgia

November 30, 2024

Salome Zourabichvili ready to lead political process with group of politicians

Mikheil Kavelashvili nominated as presidential candidate

Ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili nominated as Georgian ruling party's presidential candidate

Politics in Georgia

November 27, 2024

Kavelashvili earli served as an MP for the ruling party in the previous parliament.

Over 600 lecturers in Georgia have signed a statement supporting protesting students

Protests in Georgia

November 20, 2024

The rector of Tbilisi State University is accused of aiding police in dispersing a protest against alleged election fraud

Politics in Georgia

Human Rights Watch: Georgian Dream fuels human rights crisis and demonizes opposition

Georgian Dream's parliament passes restrictive amendments to administrative and criminal codes

Mzia Amaglobeli struggles to walk on 19th day of hunger strike

"Legislation must not undermine assembly freedom" – European Commissioner evaluates his visit to Georgia

Georgian Dream MPs assaulted fellow citizen in Abu Dhabi over 'traitor' remark

The Year of Our Discontent: Georgia’s tumultuous 2024

Georgia's ruling party-appointed president Mikheil Kavelashvili signs series of restrictive laws

Next steps: Georgian opposition, Zourabichvili discuss new elections

Can Georgian economy withstand political crisis? Economist's opinion

Georgia government claimed Lithuania and Estonia imposed sanctions against it "under third-party influence"

Georgia's ruling party elects new president as mass protests continue

What's next when Salome Zourabichvili formally stops being Georgia’s president?

"I am here and not going anywhere," - Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili ahead of the ruling party's presidential elections

“Shoulder injury” sidelines Georgia’s ex-PM Garibashvili, Ivanishvili ally - questions arise

Raids on activists in Georgia; opposition leader Nika Gvaramia assaulted and arrested

Georgian president: "I will remain in office until the country has a legitimate parliament"

Ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili nominated as Georgian ruling party's presidential candidate

Over 600 lecturers in Georgia have signed a statement supporting protesting students

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