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Europe
Protests in Georgia Reach 100 Days
The wave of protests began spontaneously in Tbilisi and other Georgian cities last year on Nov. 28
March 8, 2025
Russia
Pro-Russian Candidate Declared Winner in Abkhazia Vote
No candidate won a majority in the first round on Feb. 15, forcing a runoff.
March 2, 2025
Russia
Polling Station Attack Disrupts Voting in Abkhazia
Abkhazia is recognised by most of the world as Georgian territory, but has been under de-facto Russian control since a brief 2008 war between Moscow and Tbilisi.
March 2, 2025
EU
Georgia Eyes Harsher Penalties for Protesters Amid Political Crisis
The Georgian government is pushing forward with a legislative package that would increase penalties for protest-related offences – in some cases to many years in prison.
Feb. 5, 2025
EU
‘Brutal Crackdown’ on Georgian Protesters ‘Unacceptable,’ Says EU
Georgia’s “brutal crackdown” on anti-government protests has been branded “unacceptable” by the European Union’s foreign policy chief.
Feb. 3, 2025
Georgia
HUR Denies Slovak Allegations of Organizing Coup Through Georgian Legion
HUR urged European politicians to choose their words carefully, especially when making accusations against allied nations.
Feb. 1, 2025
EU
EU Cancels Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Officials, Diplomats
The EU Council cited Georgian authorities’ “violent repression” of protests and media as the reason, with the move marking the latest fallout of Tbilisi’s tanking relations with the West.
Jan. 27, 2025
Sweden
Finland Detains 2 Georgian Nationals Over Undersea Cable Damage
The arrested men worked as the captain and a crew member on board the ship that reportedly dragged its anchor to damage an undersea cable in the Gulf of Finland, between Finland and Estonia.
Jan. 7, 2025
Georgia
Mikheil Kavelashvili, ex-Man City Striker and Georgia’s Disputed Far-Right President
As Georgians continue weeks of protests against contested elections and the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks, a controversial new president is to be sworn in.
Dec. 29, 2024
Europe
Georgian Opposition Appeals for Immediate EU Sanctions on Pro-Russian Leaders
Georgia’s lawmakers have elected an anti-Western President amid mass protests.
Dec. 15, 2024
Georgia
Georgia’s Ruling Party Installs Far-Right Loyalist as President Amid Ongoing Protests
Outgoing President Salome Zurabishvili has refused to leave office, calling the election “illegitimate” and demanding new parliamentary polls.
Dec. 14, 2024
Georgia
Amid EU Protests, Georgia’s Ruling Party Sparks Crisis with Presidential Appointment
On Saturday morning, protesters began gathering outside the parliament building, which was cordoned off by police forces.
Dec. 14, 2024
EU
Georgia Protests 13th Night as EU Threatens ’Measures’
The tense standoff in Tbilisi between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces continues.
Dec. 11, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky and Georgian President Discuss Future Amid Ongoing Protests
Meeting Zourabichvili, Zelensky voiced his country’s support for Georgia’s people, who are in opposition to the government’s decision to delay European Union accession negotiations until 2028.
Dec. 9, 2024
Georgia
Georgia Pro-EU Protesters Defiant as Thousands Rally for 11th Day
Pro-European, anti-Russian, protests continue in Georgia.
Dec. 9, 2024
Russia
Russian Electoral Interference in Moldova and Georgia 2024: Mapping Telegram Disinformation Networks
How Russia continues to try to manipulate elections in other countries - the latest examples.
Dec. 8, 2024