Georgia
Two earthquakes struck the Caucasus region on Sunday, April 6, 2025: a magnitude 4 tremor in Iran’s Fars province and a magnitude 3.6 quake near Tbilisi, Georgia.
Anti-government protests persist in Georgia for the 111th day, while court cases of activists and journalists see new developments.
“Resistance 2025” nationwide protests in Georgia mark their 100th day, demanding new elections and facing government repression. Explore the timeline, demands, and international context of the Georgian protests.
Protests in Georgia persist. Stay updated on the events of February 13-15, including key demands and developments, on Azat.tv.
Georgia is in the midst of a political crisis. Protests that began at the start of 2025 continue for over 70 days, demanding radical changes and free elections. Tensions are rising, and the period of February 6-8 was marked by a series of events that further exacerbated the situation. Protests in Georgia continued through the…
As of February 8th, a number of roads in Armenia are closed or difficult to pass due to adverse weather conditions. According to the Rescue Service, the roads leading to the Amberd Fortress in the Aragatsotn region are closed, as is the road from Jermuk to Saravan-“Zanger” for trucks with trailers. The Ltsen-Tatev-Kapan highway is…
The political situation in Georgia remains tense. Parliament has terminated the mandates of 49 opposition MPs. The MPs, representing the United National Movement, the Coalition for Change, and Powerful Georgia parties, had announced their resignations following the October 26th parliamentary elections, citing widespread election fraud by the authorities. The For Georgia opposition party, led by…
Events in Georgia between February 1st and 4th highlight the continuing wave of protests across the country. Discontent with the government’s policies has fueled numerous demonstrations, often accompanied by clashes between law enforcement and protesters, resulting in arrests and injuries. On February 2nd, a protest near Tbilisi Mall led to the arrest of 31 individuals,…
Georgia has expressed its intention to take on a facilitator role in strengthening peace and stability in the South Caucasus. This statement was made by Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili during a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. She emphasized Georgia’s willingness to assist in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.…
Protests in Georgia intensified between January 20-24, 2024, driven by public dissatisfaction with the government’s policies and actions. Demonstrations across cities like Tbilisi, Batumi, and Zugdidi focused on key issues: the release of detained activists, opposition to the controversial “Foreign Agents” Law, and demands for free and fair elections. The case of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli…
The demonstrations in Tbilisi on January 16-17, 2025, highlighted a pivotal moment in Georgia’s political crisis, drawing significant international attention and condemnation. These events underscored deep divisions within the Georgian government and its relations with citizens and global partners. The protests stemmed from accusations of election fraud, democratic decline, media suppression, and targeting of opposition…
During his working visit to Brussels, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, held significant bilateral meetings at NATO headquarters. According to the Armenian Ministry of Defense, he met with the Chiefs of Defense of Greece and Georgia and held discussions with…
On January 16, 2025, a significant meeting of the border demarcation commission between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan took place, agreeing to initiate the next phase of border demarcation. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Ministers Mher Grigoryan of Armenia and Shahin Mustafayev of Azerbaijan. The parties discussed the procedures…
The week of January 11-15, 2025, witnessed a sharp escalation of political turmoil in Georgia, marked by mass protests, targeted assaults on opposition figures, arrests of journalists and activists, and a nationwide strike. These events signal a deepening crisis and raise serious concerns about the state of democracy and media freedom in the country. This…
Georgia experienced a week of escalating political tensions from January 6-10, 2025, marked by a convergence of public protests, concerns about judicial independence, and anxieties surrounding the country’s path towards European Union integration. The detention of 11 individuals following a pro-European rally sparked widespread outrage, with protesters demanding their immediate release and accusing the authorities…
