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Loyal Government President Sworn in in Georgia

The former football player Micheil Kavelasjvili has been sworn in as president in Georgia – in a process controlled by the country's ruling party. .

Loyal Government President Sworn in in Georgia

Human Chain in Georgia in Protest Against the Regime

Thousands of demonstrators formed a human chain in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Saturday in protest against the regime and to emphasize the demands for resumed negotiations on a possible EU membership. The extensive demonstrations have been going on for two months in Georgia, protests that are directly aimed at the Georgian Dream party and Prime Minister Irakli Kobachidze.

Human Chain in Georgia in Protest Against the Regime

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

Thousands demonstrate in Georgia

Thousands of Georgians have gathered in the capital Tbilisi to demonstrate against the country's government for the twelfth day in a row. .

Thousands demonstrate in Georgia

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

Georgia is shaken by extensive demonstrations after the government's announcement to freeze all talks about an EU membership. The coming days are expected to be crucial for the Caucasus country's future.

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

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

Fifth night in a row – thousands demonstrate

Again, thousands of people have gathered on the streets of Georgia to protest against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. It is the fifth consecutive evening, and the country's prime minister promises despite this that there will be no negotiations with the opposition.

Fifth night in a row – thousands demonstrate

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

New large protests in Georgia

For the second day in a row, thousands of people have gathered for government-critical protests in Georgia – and the police respond again with tear gas and water cannons. The country's president claims that she supports the "resistance movement".

New large protests in Georgia

Unexplained Data - Possible Election Fraud in Georgia

There are signs of electoral fraud during the election in Georgia, show analyses of voting data. The Georgian opposition, observers, and foreign governments have previously questioned the election result.

Unexplained Data - Possible Election Fraud in Georgia

Maintains after recount: Georgian Dream won

The ruling government party won the weekend's election in Georgia, announces the country's election authority once again. It claims to have conducted a recount of a small part of the votes.

Maintains after recount: Georgian Dream won

Georgian Investigation of Disputed Election

Georgia's prosecution authority is launching a formal investigation into suspected irregularities in connection with the weekend's disputed election. .

Georgian Investigation of Disputed Election

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: Some votes to be recounted

A small part of the votes will be recounted after the weekend's election in Georgia, announces the country's disputed election authority. Allegations of widespread fraud are gaining strength.

Georgia: Some votes to be recounted

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