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British sanctions against Georgian minister

The United Kingdom is introducing sanctions against Georgia's Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri and four other high-ranking officials. The reason is that, according to the United Kingdom, they have violated human rights in Georgia.

British sanctions against Georgian minister

Georgia's President Challenges EU: Apply Pressure Now

Georgia's President Salomé Zourabichvili urges the EU to put pressure on the Georgian government so that the disputed election is re-held. Europe must find a way to act, she says, and accuses the European countries of being too slow.

Georgia's President Challenges EU: Apply Pressure Now

Former soccer player "coup" as president

Micheil Kavelasjvili is elected as the new president of Georgia in a process entirely controlled by the ruling party. Outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, demonstrators continue to protest against a decision they consider illegitimate.

Former soccer player "coup" as president

Georgia's government to "eradicate liberal fascism"

Several opposition leaders in Georgia have been detained during violent raids, following the recent weeks' escalated demonstrations for the country's democracy. Prime Minister Irakli Kobachidze says that the Georgian government must "eradicate liberal fascism".

Georgia's government to "eradicate liberal fascism"

Demonstrator in Georgia: The Regime Will Fall

Georgia's demonstrators are fighting for a country free from Russian influence. The situation on Tbilisi's streets is chaotic and marked by countless reports of severe police brutality.

Demonstrator in Georgia: The Regime Will Fall

Opposition leader in Georgia arrested by police

The opposition leader Nika Gvaramia in Georgia has been beaten and arrested by police in connection with a raid on an opposition party's office, show TV images. Several activists have also been arrested.

Opposition leader in Georgia arrested by police

Georgian leader blames opposition for violence

The opposition is behind the violence at the mass protests shaking Georgia, claims the country's prime minister. He promises to punish his opponents.

Georgian leader blames opposition for violence

Tear Gas and Flames in Tbilisi's Protests

Rocks, fireworks, and riot police. Night after night, police and EU-friendly demonstrators clash in Georgia.

Tear Gas and Flames in Tbilisi's Protests

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

For the fourth day in a row, thousands of people are demonstrating in Georgia against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. The Russian leadership calls the development in the country a coup attempt, and the Prime Minister rules out the possibility of a new election being held.

Demonstrators fill the streets of Georgia again

Georgia's President Refuses to Resign in Protest

The protests against the government in Georgia continue. Thousands of people had gathered outside the country's parliament on Saturday.

Georgia's President Refuses to Resign in Protest

Tear gas against demonstrators in Georgia

Large demonstrations broke out in Georgia after the announcement that the country is freezing all talks about EU membership for four years. Police in the capital Tbilisi have used tear gas against the demonstrators who want to see a rapprochement with the EU.

Tear gas against demonstrators in Georgia

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

Change course, urge the leaders from Germany, France, and Poland in a joint statement to Georgia after the disputed parliamentary election. .

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Large parts of the Western world accuse Georgia's ruling party of electoral fraud. But not Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán – who instead visits Tbilisi.

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Georgia's EU-friendly president rejects the election result and claims it was marred by "sophisticated fraud". Thousands have heeded her call to protest and demonstrated on the streets.

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Georgia celebrated greatly after the European Championship: "Miracle"

Thousands of people gathered in the square in Georgia's capital Tbilisi to celebrate the recently returned national football team. After a bus parade, the players stepped up onto a stage and were hailed by, among others, Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobachidze and President Salomé Zurabisjvili.

Georgia celebrated greatly after the European Championship: "Miracle"

Georgia's government: Should not become a new Ukraine

Georgia will not become a new Ukraine, says the country's prime minister. The disputed government is introducing more draconian laws in a Russian style, despite strong popular resistance.

Georgia's government: Should not become a new Ukraine