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Unrest erupts in Abkhazia after opponents of Russian 'investments' agr

On 15 November, the Abkhazian parliament is set to ratify an agreement on Russian "investments," which would allow Russia to own property and land in the territory. The opposition intends to hold a large rally in Sukhumi on the same day.

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US presidential election 2024: Georgia live results

Get the latest live election results from Georgia as they are updated in real-time on Euronews.

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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.

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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.

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‘Existential threat’: Moscow’s shadow looms over EU's enlargement push

Recent ballots in Georgia and Moldova have shown how the Kremlin is working to counter the EU’s eastern expansion.

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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.

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Orbán praises Georgian election as he faces backlash from EU countries

A group of 13 EU countries, including Germany and France, have denounced Viktor Orbán's visit to Georgia as "premature".

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Will Georgia be Brussels’ new nightmare?

Following recent elections in Georgia, EU High Representative Josep Borrell urged Georgian authorities to address reports of electoral irregularities and to undertake reforms.

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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.

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EU calls for swift probe of alleged irregularities in Georgia election

The elections in Georgia have been marred by reports of intimidation, coercion and vote-buying, prompting calls by the EU for swift investigations.

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What an MP and EU observer saw happen in Georgia's elections

Little consensus has emerged after Georgia's elections, in which the ruling Georgian Dream declared themselves victors after gaining a majority. The opposition, bolstered by Western observers, claim the elections were unfair.

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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."

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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.

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.