Georgia
Georgia’s Halted EU Accession Sparks Protests and Global Criticism
The Georgian Dream (GD) party’s decision to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028 has ignited a political storm across Georgia. Announced by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, the decision has led to widespread protests, accusations of democratic backsliding, and condemnation from…
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks: Protests and Backlash Erupt Nationwide
The Georgian Dream (GD) government’s announcement to suspend EU accession negotiations until 2028 has ignited widespread protests, opposition unity, and international backlash. This decision, framed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze as a move for Georgia to “join the EU on…
Georgia’s Opposition Lawmakers Refuse Parliamentary Mandates, Boycott Session
Tensions continue to escalate in Georgia’s political landscape following the parliamentary elections on October 26, 2024. Three opposition coalitions—Coalition for Change (11.03%, 19 mandates), United National Movement (10.17%, 16 mandates), and Strong Georgia Alliance (8.81%, 14 mandates)—have rejected the results…
Icy Patches on Aghvani-Tatev Road, Lars Open
The Rescue Service of Armenia has announced that most roads in the country are passable; however, icy patches have been reported on the Aghvani-Tatev road. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and drive carefully, especially in areas with icy conditions.…
Protests Intensify in Abkhazia as Parliament Occupation Continues
Political turmoil continues to grip Abkhazia, the breakaway region of Georgia recognized by Russia, as protesters maintain their occupation of the parliament building they stormed on Friday. The demonstrations erupted over an investment agreement with Moscow that protesters claim President…
Georgian Opposition March in Tbilisi
Leaders and supporters of Georgia’s opposition took to the streets of Tbilisi in a protest march. According to Georgia’s First Channel, they began from “University” and “Marjanishvili” metro stations, demanding new elections. Some protestors moved toward the presidential residence, while…
Stepantsminda-Lars road is currently closed for heavy trucks
The Stepantsminda-Lars road is currently closed for heavy trucks. Both Georgian and Russian emergency services reported the closure. The road often becomes impassable for trucks during winter due to harsh weather conditions. However, all roads within Armenia remain open and…
Opposition Rally in Tbilisi Against October Election Results
An opposition rally took place in Tbilisi against the results of the October 26 elections. Opposition leaders led a march to the parliament, while Rustaveli Avenue was closed to traffic. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili rejected the results, calling the elections…
Armenia Becomes the Second Largest Market for Georgian Electricity Exports
In the first nine months of 2024, Armenia imported 1 billion kWh of electricity from Georgia, marking a 28.8% decrease from the previous year. Export revenue fell by 48.8%, totaling $49 million. The average export price also decreased by 28.1%…
72 Million US Citizens Have Voted Early in Presidential Election
According to data from the University of Florida, 72 million people have already participated in the US presidential election through early voting. Texas has recorded the highest turnout, followed by Florida, California, North Carolina, and Georgia. The active voting demonstrates…
What Statement Has Biden Made About Georgia?
United States President Joe Biden has issued a special statement expressing deep concern about the democratic processes taking place in Georgia. The President emphasized the US’s long-standing support for Georgia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic aspirations. According to Biden’s statement,…
Vote Recount to Take Place in Several Georgian Polling Stations – International reaction
According to Azat TV following Georgia’s parliamentary elections on October 26, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that a recount will take place in several districts this Tuesday. This decision comes amid strong opposition from key political players and…
Which countries have the most visitors to Armenia
According to Azat TV the number of tourists who visited Armenia in the January-September period of the current year decreased by 6.9%. This was announced today by the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia, Vahé Hovhannisyan, while presenting…