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Pro-EU membership rallies across Georgia enter second week

Critics accuse police of using increasingly violent tactics to disperse the rallies with more than 100 people treated for injuries.

06/12/2024

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Dozens in hospital after third night of violent protests in Georgia

A third night of protests in against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the EU left 44 people in hospital, officials said Sunday.

01/12/2024

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Over 100 protesters arrested in Georgia during second night of unrest

Protesters again swarmed the parliament, with some trying to break through its gates, in anger over the government's back-tracking on EU negotiations.

30/11/2024

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Thousands protest in Tbilisi to oppose Kobakhidze's halt to EU bid

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to voice their objection to the ruling party's decision to suspend EU-accession talks.

29/11/2024

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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

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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

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Georgia hosts World Tourism Day as Tbilisi becomes travel hotspot

Leaders from across the travel industry are meeting in Tbilisi today.

27/09/2024

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Travel from UK to Georgia set to get much quicker with direct flights

The new routes from Heathrow and Luton will cut down flight time from around eight to five hours.

19/09/2024

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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.

17/09/2024

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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.

25/06/2024

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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.

30/05/2024

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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.

27/05/2024

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Von der Leyen condemns police violence in Tbilisi

Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023.

02/05/2024

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Von der Leyen condemns police violence against protesters in Georgia

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Georgia is at a crossroads, as the country grapples with protests against government plans to introduce a foreign influence law which critics fear could be used to stifle the press.

01/05/2024

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Police crack down on Georgia rally against 'Russian law'

Critics of the so-called 'Russian law' say it undermines democracy and could derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union.

01/05/2024

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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.

29/04/2024

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Georgian ruling party to resubmit controversial foreign influence bill

In response to the decision to bring back the controversial “foreign agents law” - a move previously halted by mass protests - pro-democracy organisations have called for demonstrations.

04/04/2024

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Final day of Tbilisi Grand Slam remembers Georgian judo legend

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

24/03/2024

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World Judo Tour day 2: farewell to a Georgian legend

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

23/03/2024

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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.

22/03/2024