Georgia

Europe News

Georgia arrests second opposition figure as pro-EU protests continue

Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process.

30/05/2025

Europe News

First deputy PM: Georgia's EU accession 'moves in a very active way'

Since last year, Georgia’s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030.

22/05/2025

Georgia

Georgia's PM meets European leaders in Tirana, signalling EU thaw

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.

16/05/2025

No Comment

Mass protests in Tbilisi demand new elections and release of prisoners

Opposition groups and civil society organisations staged a protest rally in front of the Georgian Parliament building on March 31, symbolically choosing Georgia’s Independence Restoration Day.

01/04/2025

Sport

Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam

The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell short, but the home team secured multiple medals in a spectacular finale.

23/03/2025

Sport

Georgian Stars Shine on Day 2 of Tbilisi Grand Slam

The second day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo action. Lasha Shavdatuashvili electrified the home crowd with gold at -73kg, while Canada’s Beauchemin-Pinard, Hungary’s Ozbas, and Turkey’s Albayrak also claimed titles.

22/03/2025

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: Drama, Glory & Georgian Gold in Tbilisi

The 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam kicked off with electrifying judo action. Mongolia’s Ganbaatar Narantsetseg, France’s Luka Mkheidze, and Amandine Buchard shone, but the night belonged to Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani, who staged a thrilling comeback to secure the host nation’s first gold.

21/03/2025

Europe News

Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili handed second prison sentence

Saakashvili was found guilty of illegal border crossing and given a second prison sentence of four and a half years on Monday, in addition to his existing sentence on charges of abuse of power and embezzlement.

17/03/2025

The Europe Conversation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hopes Trump’s US will restore relations

Irakli Kobakhidze is optimistic that a strategic partnership with the US and Georgia suspended under the Biden regime can be restored under the presidency of Donald Trump, the Georgian Prime Minister has told Euronews’ in an exclusive interview.

08/02/2025

Europe News

Georgia’s EU membership by 2030 is achievable, PM Kobakhidze says

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Euronews, in an exclusive interview, that Brussels needs to be more flexible in EU membership talks.

06/02/2025

Europe News

Fears grow for Georgian journalist after two weeks of hunger strike

Mzia Amaglobeli has been charged with assaulting a police officer, but her family and supporters say she is being punished for her journalism.

29/01/2025

Europe News

Georgia reacts angrily to EU suspension of visa-free travel

The European Commission had proposed to suspend the visa-free travel regime for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protesters, who took to the streets for weeks to denounce the ruling party's gradual pivot away from Europe and towards Russia.

28/01/2025

Georgia

Georgian journalist charged with assault amid ongoing protests

A prominent Georgian journalist was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer. However, she alleges mistreatment by the police and claims officers handled her roughly - leading to an interaction with the police chief.

13/01/2025

Scenes

Watch: Georgian artist advocates autism awareness

In partnership with Media City

Nino Chincharauli was oblivious to the struggles parents of Autistic children go through until her own were born with the condition.

06/01/2025

Europe News

Tens of Thousands protest in Tbilisi for a 34th consecutive day

Tens of thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament building in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday for the 34th consecutive day. Anti-government protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced a suspension in the country’s EU-bid a month ago.

01/01/2025

Georgia

Georgia's president agrees to vacate residence - but not her office

Salome Zourabichvili said on Sunday that she will vacate her official residence in Tbilisi, but declared she was still the legitimate president.

29/12/2024

Georgia

Georgia's President Salomé Zourabichvili defiantly joins protesters

The president says she won't step down on Monday, when the newly elected president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is due to take over.

28/12/2024

Destinations

Why Tbilisi is the most welcoming place I’ve ever lived as a nomad

Can Tbilisi stay a haven for digital nomads amid rising costs and political tensions?

24/12/2024

The Europe Conversation

Pro-EU protests in Georgia were not peaceful, says foreign minister

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as "peaceful".

17/12/2024

Europe News

Twelve found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia ski resort

Among the dead were eleven foreigners and one Georgian citizen, according to the country's Interior Ministry.

16/12/2024

Europe News

Georgia's president slams successor's appointment 'a parody'

Zourabichvili has vowed to stay on as president after her six-year term ends on Monday, describing parliament as illegitimate and having no authority to select her successor.

15/12/2024

Europe News

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Georgia's new president?

53-year-old former Manchester City football player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become Georgia's new president.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Ex-football player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president

It was a straightforward victory for Kavelashvili, given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in 2017.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Protests in Georgia continue as new president is about to be elected

For the first time, the president of Georgia is not elected by popular vote.

13/12/2024

Europe News

MEPs visit Georgia and march with pro-EU protesters

Protests initially broke out against a contested parliamentary election in October which the opposition accused the Georgian Dream of rigging but they took on a new dimension after the decision last Thursday to put EU accession talks on hold until 2028.

13/12/2024

Georgia

Protests in Georgia continue amid intensified police crackdown

Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists.

11/12/2024