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Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ law in lockstep with Russia

The approved bill is the latest in a string of laws seemingly taken from Moscow's playbook.

Georgia

NGOs in Georgia refuse to register as 'foreign agents' under new law

The registration window for organisations to declare themselves 'foreign agents' under a controversial new law closed on 2 September.

Culture news

Venice 2024 review: 'April' - a raw portrait of the female experience

A storm-soaked exploration of a female ob-gyn who conducts illegal abortions for women in rural Georgia. It's one of the toughest - but most impactful watches of this year's Venice Film Festival.

Green News

How could a Black Sea power line deliver more green energy to the EU?

The undersea infrastructure could send Caspian Sea wind power and other renewable energy supplies to European countries.

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Culture news

Should souvenirs of contentious historical figures be banned?

In Georgia, you can find an astonishing array of Stalin-emblazoned merchandise. And now, Colombia is moving to ban souvenirs of Pablo Escobar. This feels like the right move...

Travel News

Georgia's tourism industry hit by loss of Israeli visitors

"Bookings have been cancelled, and projections for new bookings are very low" according to one restauranteur.

Sport

Euros 2024 day 9: Ronaldo selfie-takers spark security concerns

All the latest developments on the European Championship 2024.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Portugal crash Czech wall with stoppage time winner

Turkey and Portugal lead Group F following two thriller clashes on Tuesday.

Germany

'It's not only about football': Georgia Euros debut reignites EU hopes

Georgia will face Turkey at 6 pm CET in a historic game that's expected to bring the country together after months of social unrest.

Culture news

Massive Attack protests Georgia’s attack on 'basic human rights'

The band's announcement comes as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Georgia recently, protesting a parliament-approved law regulating the media and NGOs, which for many echoes similar legislation in Russia.

Europe News

Georgian parliament signs controversial 'foreign agents' bill into law

Georgia's "foreign agents" bill, sparking protests and a presidential veto over concerns for media freedom and EU membership aspirations, is defended by the ruling Georgian Dream party but still faces calls for abandonment from the EU and US.

Destinations

Why you should visit Georgia’s buzzy capital city for a budget break

For as little as €10 a meal, you can eat like royalty in Tbilisi.

Europe News

Georgia's EU hopes fade as parliament approves 'Russian law'

The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it.

Europe News

Georgian parliament committee rejects president's 'Russian law' veto

The move sets up the possibility of a vote of the full legislature on Tuesday to override President Salome Zourabichvili’s veto of the measure.

Europe News

Georgia’s president and PM trade barbs over 'foreign influence' law

Critics argue that the foreign influence bill will hinder media freedom and damage Georgia's bid to join the European Union.

Euronews Witness

Georgia at the crossroads as foreign influence law deepens divisions

Tensions in Georgia over a divisive foreign influence law have exploded onto the streets, with protests against it occurring on an almost daily basis. Valerie Gauriat went to the country to find out more, for Euronews Witness.

Georgia

EU's Várhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claim

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze claimed on Thursday that European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi mentioned the recent attack on Slovakia's Robert Fico in an attempt to persuade him to drop the contentious "Russian law".

Georgia

Venice Commission advises Georgia to scrap 'foreign influence' law

Georgia should repeal the "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass protests, the Council of Europe's top constitutional law body said on Tuesday.

Georgia

Georgian PM join thousands to mark controversial family Purity Day

Thousands, including Georgia's Prime Minister, marched in Tbilisi to celebrate Family Purity Day, highlighting traditional values amid rising tensions over LGBTQ+ rights and controversial new laws.

Georgia

Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests

President Salome Zourabichvili on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests.

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