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Georgians protest against what they call 'the Russian law’

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has said she would veto the law if it is passed by parliament but the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes.

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These are Europe’s best hidden gems: How many have you visited?

European Best Destinations has published its annual list of the best hidden gems on the continent.

Europe News

'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel

The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence" law proposed by the Georgian government, which critics say will be exploited to silence independent voices.

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Georgia Protests Continue into Third Day Over "Foreign Influence" Law

Tens of thousands protested in Georgia's capital against a contentious "foreign influence" law, prompting altercations in parliament, demands for its revocation, and clashes with law enforcement, while media outlets reported assaults on journalists.

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World News

Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia

Opponents say the foreign agent bill would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought prospects of joining the European Union.

Europe News

EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law

The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign influence" law.

Georgia

Georgian police use tear gas at protest over so-called 'Russian law'

The demonstrations in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, resulted in clashes that led to injuries among protesters and a police officer.

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WATCH: Arrests at protest over controversial 'Russian' law in Georgia

Tens of thousands protested outside parliament in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Monday - more unrest is expected.

Georgia

Fourteen detained as protests continue over 'Russian' law in Georgia

Tens of thousands of protesters are set to gather on the streets of Tbsili on Tuesday for a second day of protests.

Georgia

Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over media law

A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law, some say follows in the Kremlin's authoritarian footsteps.

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WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched

One politician was hit in the face after being accused of being pro-Russian.

Georgia

Euroviews. Russian-style 'foreign agents' bill in Georgia just made a comeback

Georgians defeated the law last year and emerged stronger and more committed to the fight. Now, they brace themselves for a repeat, if not an even more daunting struggle, Elene Panchulidze writes.

Georgia

Georgians protest government's renewed attempt to pass 'Russian law'

Legislation drafted to combat "foreign influence" has been met with widespread protests.

Sport

Final day of Tbilisi Grand Slam remembers Georgian judo legend

Georgian judo legend Varlam LIPARTELIANI was celebrated at the final day of the competition.

Sport

World Judo Tour day 2: farewell to a Georgian legend

Before the final a trophy was awarded to Avtandili Tchrikishvili for his incredible career.

Sport

Georgia wins gold at first day of Judo Grand Slam in Tbilisi

Eteri Liparteliani made it took on former world champion Jessica Klimkait in the final to bring home the gold medal.

World News

Stoltenberg: Russian presidential elections 'neither free nor fair'

Stoltenberg was speaking in Georgia during his South Caucasus trip.

Georgia

Georgia seizes explosives allegedly in transit from Ukraine to Russia

The SSG claims the devices were intended to be used in terrorist attacks on Georgian soil or abroad.

Culture news

How two twins separated and sold at birth reunited 19 years later

Separated and sold at birth, a pair of identical Georgian twins found each other 19 years later by chance, shedding light on a dark era of baby trafficking in Georgia.

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Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili resigns

Garibashvili revealed he had accepted an offer as chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party in preparation for the upcoming national elections in the autumn.

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