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Georgia set for more protests amid claims of vote-rigging in election

The ruling Georgian Dream party won with around 48% of the vote, but the opposition movement has cried foul.

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Georgia's ruling party wins parliamentary vote, opposition cries foul

The electoral commission said on Sunday that the ruling Georgian Dream party had gathered more than 48 per cent of the vote, but the opposition has accused it of "blatantly stealing the election".

My Europe Series

Why Georgia's elections could be make or break for its democracy

With a return of heavyweight politicians, a global pandemic, malign external influences and the inauguration of a newly-reformed electoral system, Georgia's parliamentary elections are set to be a crucial test for the country.

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Euroviews. Georgia’s potential at risk because of creeping Russian influence and private interests ǀ View

With elections looming at the weekend, Georgia's political and economic progress to date could be at the stake as it comes under increasing pressure from private interests and malign Russian influence.

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Police manhunt after armed raider holds dozens hostage at Georgia bank

An armed assailant entered a bank in the western Georgian town of Zugdidi on Wednesday. A police operation is ongoing after the individual escaped with three hostages and abandoned them in a forested area.

Cult

Young talent and big names in classical music gather in Georgia

In this week's episode of Cult, Euronews meets some of the classical music stars performing at the Tsinandali Festival in Georgia.

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Euronews officially launches news channel in Georgia

Euronews has already launched Euronews Albania and is set to introduce Euronews Serbia by the end of the year.

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Euronews Georgia begins broadcasting in Georgian language

This is the latest edition of the expanding Euronews brand that already operates across many European nations in the native language.

Georgia

17 people killed in Georgia minibus crash

The country has declared a day of mourning on Tuesday in memory of the victims.

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Georgia disinfects capital's streets to combat spread of COVID-19

Georgia currently has 370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three deaths according to figures from the Johns Hopkins University.

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Euroviews. Parliaments must continue to function and serve the people during the coronavirus pandemic ǀ View

We in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly stand ready to assist national parliaments and work with governments in sharing best practices and ensuring that their essential services continue.

Georgia

Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia votes for president

The breakaway Georgian republic of Abkhazia is holding a presidential election to replace the leader who stepped down in January under pressure from the opposition.

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Watch: 500 babies baptised in Georgian mass ceremony

521 babies have been baptised in a mass ceremony in Tbilisi's Holy Trinity Cathedral. And their godfather is Ilia II, the spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Russia

Assassinations, wars, Olympic drama: Key moments in 20 years of Putin

From the Beslan school siege to the Sochi Winter Olympics, here are the main events marking Vladimir Putin’s 20 years in power.

Germany

Germany expels two Russian diplomats

Germany expelled two Russian diplomats from the embassy in Berlin over the murder of a former Chechen insurgent in August.

Georgia

Why do tens of thousands of Georgians want early elections?

The mass demonstrations in the country are calling for electoral reform.

Georgia

Police deploy water cannon at protesters in Tbilisi outside parliament

Protesters are calling for electoral reforms to be sped up as they say the current system unfairly favours the ruling party

The Cube

Georgia protests: Crowds gather outside Parliament | #TheCube

Police in riot gear clashed with demonstrators in the second day of protests over the failure of promised election reforms.

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At least 25 arrested after clashes at gay movie premiere in Georgia

Police arrested more than 25 people after ultra-nationalist protesters attempted to derail the premiere of an award-winning movie about gay love.

Georgia

Georgia's controversial interior minister poised to become next PM

The ruling Georgian Dream party has nominated Interior Minister Giorgi Gakharia for the post of prime minister amid controversy over his handling of anti-Kremlin protests earlier this year.