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Updates on Georgian Protests and Actions (February 13-15)
Protests in Georgia persist. Stay updated on the events of February 13-15, including key demands and developments, on Azat.tv.
Georgia Protests (February 6-8): Detentions, Fines, and Reaction
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…
Stepantsminda-Lars Highway Closed for All Vehicles
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…
Political Crisis in Georgia: Suspension of Opposition MPs’ Mandates and Continued Protests, February 5
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…
Protests and Political Tension Grip Georgia: Events of February 1-4 (VIDEO)
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.…
Georgia’s Bid for a Facilitator Role: Contradictions Between Regional Ambitions and Democratic Backsliding
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…
Georgia Protests: Detentions, “Foreign Agents” Law, and Demands for Reform (Jan 20-24)
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…
Georgia’s Wave: From Tbilisi Demonstrations to Global Condemnation (16-17 January)
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…
Armenia’s Top General Holds Bilateral Meetings with Greek, Georgian, French, and Swedish Defense Officials at NATO Headquarters
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,…
New Phase of Border Demarcation to Begin at Intersection of Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian Borders
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…
Georgia in Deepening Crisis: Pro-European Protests Intensify Amid Strikes, Arrests, and Violence (January 11-15, 2025)
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…
Georgia’s Crossroads (Jan 6-10): Protests, Rule of Law, and the EU’s Horizon
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…
Georgia Protests Intensify in 2025: Update, January 1-3
The new year has not brought respite to Georgia’s political crisis. From January 1-3, 2025, protests continued with renewed force, demonstrating the unwavering resolve of Georgian citizens against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party. What began as demonstrations against the…
Update for December 30-31: Festivities Continue as Protests Escalate Amid Political Tensions in Tbilisi
As 2024 draws to a close, Georgia finds itself gripped by a deepening political crisis, marked by sustained mass protests and a series of governmental actions that have further inflamed public discontent. The ongoing 33-day wave of demonstrations, with planned…
Unity and Resistance in Georgia: Citizens Rally Amid Democratic Uncertainty (VIDEO)
We present to you an update on the situation in Georgia as of December 28: Georgia stands at a crossroads as citizens rally across the country to oppose what they perceive as a betrayal of the nation’s democratic aspirations. On…