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Russia
Bidzina Ivanishvili: The Tycoon Ruling Georgia Behind the Scenes
Born into poverty in the village of Chorvila in western Georgia, Ivanishvili made his fortune in Russia during the cutthroat 1990s, amassing huge wealth as state-owned Soviet assets were privatized.
Oct. 26, 2024
EU
Georgians Vote Amid Fears of Voter Fraud by Ruling Pro-Russian Party
An exclusive report from the Georgian capital on the mood before Saturday’s vital parliamentary election.
Oct. 26, 2024
Russia
Georgia Votes in Crucial Test for Democracy, EU Ambitions
Brussels has warned that the vote will determine European Union candidate Tbilisi's chances of joining the bloc.
Oct. 26, 2024
Georgia
Eurotopics: Elections in Georgia - What's at Stake for Europe?
Georgia will elect a new parliament on Saturday. Polls show strong support for EU accession, but the ruling Georgian Dream party recently enacted laws mirroring Russia's, limiting opposition.
Oct. 25, 2024
EU
Twists and Turns: Georgian Dream Rhetoric on the EU
Georgia’s ruling party has adopted increasingly hostile rhetoric against the EU and the West as it seeks to clamp down on the opposition.
Oct. 25, 2024
Russia
Georgia Faces Election Crossroads, with Russia or EU on the Horizon
Although the South Caucasus nation was officially granted EU candidate status in December, the process was quickly paused after Georgia enacted a contentious “foreign agents” law
Oct. 23, 2024
Georgia
Mass Pro-Europe Rally in Georgia Signals Tensions Ahead of Pivotal Elections
The upcoming election on Saturday, Nov.2, will be a showdown between the ruling Georgian Dream party and a newly formed coalition of pro-Western opposition groups.
Oct. 21, 2024
Georgia
Georgians to Stage Pro-EU Rally Ahead of Pivotal Vote
Saturday's vote will pit an unprecedented alliance of pro-Western opposition forces against the ruling Georgian Dream party, accused by Brussels derailing EU candidate Tbilisi from its European path.
Oct. 20, 2024
Georgia
Ballots Across Eastern Europe – Upcoming Elections to Watch Out For
Apart from November’s presidential elections in the US, upcoming elections in multiple Eastern European nations could also affect – or determine – Ukraine’s future.
Oct. 14, 2024
Georgia
Eurotopics: What Will the Elections in Georgia and Moldova Bring?
Commentators discuss the context in which the elections are taking place and their implications for Europe.
Oct. 14, 2024
Georgia
Georgia Signs Into Law Bill Seen by EU as Anti-LGBTQ
The legislation has been compared to repressive Russian laws and are the latest anti-liberal measures from the ruling Georgian Dream party ahead of crucial parliamentary elections later this month.
Oct. 3, 2024
Russia
Kremlin’s Influence Looms over Georgian Dream in the October Elections
The ruling Georgian Dream party’s campaign ahead of Georgia’s parliamentary elections in October has been marred by fear-mongering and echoes of Russian-style propaganda on the war in Ukraine.
Sept. 30, 2024
Zelensky
Andrii Sybiha Recalls Kyiv’s Representative to Georgia, Dismisses Deputy
Ukraine’s newly appointed foreign minister, has recalled the temporary representative to Georgia for “misunderstanding of the realities of the diplomacy of a warring state.”
Sept. 9, 2024
NATO
US Suspends $95 Million in Aid to Georgia Over 'Foreign Influence' Law
The law, modelled on Russian legislation that stifles dissent, has triggered weeks of daily protests in Tbilisi and condemnation from Georgia's Western partners.
Aug. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
Tbilisi Places Georgians Fighting for Ukraine on Wanted List
The Georgian Legion in Ukraine said around 300 of its fighters in Ukraine are wanted by Tbilisi, with some likely from other units already questioned over coup d'état and terrorism charges.
July 23, 2024
EU
EU Suspends Georgia’s Accession Process Following ‘Foreign Influence’ Law Adoption
“EU leaders don't understand the intentions of the current Georgian authorities,” the EU ambassador to Georgia said.
July 9, 2024