Bidzina Ivanishvili
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Mounting Pressure on Georgian Government. Updates for 25-27 December (VIDEO)
The political climate in Georgia has become increasingly tense, marked by persistent domestic protests and mounting international criticism of the government’s trajectory. A series of events over the past few days underscores the growing concerns regarding democratic backsliding and the…
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Georgia, December 20: Mass Protests Against Repression
Protests in Georgia have reached a new level of intensity as professionals from various sectors and a broad spectrum of society demand fair elections, the release of unlawfully detained individuals, and an end to the government’s anti-European Union actions. On…
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December 5 Updates: Georgian Struggle Intensify with Arrests, Strikes, and International Condemnation
Tensions in Georgia reached a critical point on December 5, 2024, as mass protests continued for the eighth consecutive day, with developments spanning from arrests and police crackdowns to international responses and cultural strikes. The streets of Tbilisi and other…
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Canada Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials Following Baltic Nations’ Example
Canada has announced sanctions on high-ranking Georgian officials and entities, following the example set by the Baltic nations. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made this statement during a joint press conference with the foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.…
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Georgia in Turmoil, December 2: Protests Erupt Over EU Policy Reversal, Police Violence
Tensions in Georgia have reached new heights as protests across Tbilisi and other cities intensify following the government’s decision to halt the EU accession process. Demonstrators have taken to the streets, demanding accountability and reaffirmation of Georgia’s European trajectory. The…
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Tbilisi Protests Escalate, Update December 1: Tear Gas, Arrests, and Political Unrest
Tbilisi has become the epicenter of escalating political unrest as protests intensify across the city, marked by tear gas, arrests, and defiant chants of “until the end” from demonstrators. What began as localized gatherings has transformed into a multi-front movement,…
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Georgian Protests Escalate, Update 30th Nov: EU Integration Delayed Amid Police Crackdowns
The third consecutive day of protests on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi saw an escalation of tensions as demonstrators clashed with authorities, expressing outrage over the Georgian Dream (GD) party’s decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028. The protests, sparked…