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Georgia's new parliament opens amid opposition boycott and protests

The first session of parliament on Monday was half-empty, with only the ruling Georgian Dream Party present, as no opposition parties attended.

25/11/2024

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Protesters in Georgia accuse government of rigging election results

The round-the-clock protests in Tbilisi follow the 26 October elections that kept the governing pro-Russian Georgian Dream party in power. Opponents say the vote was rigged and suspect neighbouring Russia of election interference.

25/11/2024

Georgia

Abkhazia's leader resigns after protests over investment deal

The so-called president of the self-declared parastate of Abkhazia, Aslan Bzhania, has resigned but will withdraw his resignation if protesters do not leave government buildings in Sukhumi by Tuesday.

19/11/2024

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Protesters set up camp in Tbilisi to contest elections results

The demonstrators claim that the country's recent parliamentary elections were rigged and are demanding a rerun.

18/11/2024

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Protesters in Georgia occupy Abkhazia's regional parliament

Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to leave key government buildings unless the regional president resigns.

16/11/2024

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Paint thrown at election official as Georgia announces final results

The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint on Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the parliamentary elections.

16/11/2024

Scenes

Watch: The young performers celebrating their heritage through dance in Georgia.

In partnership with Media City

Dance is an essential part of Georgian history and culture, and the locals are proud to perform traditional routines whose origins date back decades.

12/11/2024

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Thousands of Georgians rally again to protest the election results

Thousands of Georgian opposition supporters rallied in Tbilisi once again, demanding new parliamentary elections under international supervision and an investigation of alleged election fraud.

04/11/2024

Georgia

Euroviews. Did we just witness Georgia go from dream to nightmare?

Georgia is not yet Belarus, but the direction of travel is ominously clear. The EU cannot afford to stand by and watch Georgia slip away under the Kremlin’s shadow, Dr Tinatin Akhvlediani writes.

31/10/2024

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Georgia's president refuses to appear in election fraud probe

The Prosecutor’s Office in Georgia announced on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging in last weekend’s parliamentary election.

31/10/2024

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Georgian officials probe election fraud claims amid opposition outcry

Following last weekend’s parliamentary election, Georgia's prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging as tens of thousands rallied to denounce the result.

30/10/2024

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Thousands protest in Georgia to denounce election results

The election campaign in the nation of 3.7 million people, which borders Russia, was marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear campaign.

29/10/2024

Georgia

Georgian president calls for protests after disputed election

The ruling Georgian Dream party claimed a majority in Saturday's election with opposition parties claiming that the vote had been "rigged."

28/10/2024

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Georgian Dream MP: Technology limits election-rigging speculation

In an interview with Euronews right after the Georgian election results were released, MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party and chair of the EU integration committee Maka Botchorishvili spoke to Euronews about claims over the vote's irregularity.

27/10/2024

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Western observers confirm intimidation during Georgian elections

International observers said there were concerns with the electoral process both before and during elections in Georgia, fuelling polarisation between Georgian Dream and opposition parties who claim the result was "rigged."

27/10/2024

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Georgia's pivotal elections: Four key takeaways

The ruling Georgian Dream claimed a majority in last night's election based on data from the country's electoral commission, but four main opposition parties refused to accept the result claiming the election was "rigged."

27/10/2024

Georgia

Georgia's opposition dispute result of crucial vote

Hours of voting saw the ruling Georgian Dream claim victory based on data from the country's electoral commission, however opposition parties were quick to dispute the results.

27/10/2024

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High voter turnout in Georgia's pivotal parliamentary elections

With just a few hours left before polls close, Georgia's voter turnout stood at 50.6 per cent by 5pm local time, according to the Central Election Commission.

26/10/2024

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Georgian Dream in the lead as opposition parties say vote was 'stolen'

Follow our live blog for updates and results as Georgians vote in an election seen as a critical point in shaping the country's future inside, or outside, of the EU.

26/10/2024

Georgia

Georgia votes in divisive election which could determine its future

The iliberal ruling Georgian Dream party has also vowed to change the constitution and ban opposition parties if it secures 75% of the seats in parliament.

25/10/2024

Georgia

Georgia at a crossroads between EU and Russia in pivotal election

Georgia's parliamentary elections have been framed as an existential moment for democracy by activists who want to see the pro-Russian Georgian Dream ousted from power.

25/10/2024

Georgia

Georgia PM rejects Russian influence and embraces Europe ahead of vote

In an in-depth interview with Euronews, Georgia's PM Irakli Kobakhidze emphasizes the upcoming elections as crucial for EU integration and distancing from Russian influence, amid economic growth and political polarisation.

25/10/2024

Georgia

Georgia prepares for election which could determine future in Europe

Many Georgians fear if the ruling 'Georgian Dream' party is re-elected, it could kill off aspirations to EU membership entirely.

25/10/2024

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Georgian PM: We are a Christian nation and we belong in Europe

As Georgia prepares for pivotal elections on Sunday, PM Irakli Kobakhidze spoke to Euronews about the country's history of Christianity and EU aspirations, and dismissed Russia's influence.

24/10/2024

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Thousands of Georgians take part in pro-EU march

The rally comes just a week ahead of parliamentary elections, set to take place on 26 October, which are widely seen as a bellwether if Georgia returns to Russia’s orbit or continues on its pro-European path.

20/10/2024

Destinations

Why I fell in love with Georgia - and you will too

Wine, dine and wind through mountain roads on a visit to Tbilisi and Kakheti.

16/10/2024