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Greece Train Crash Anniversary: Athens Protests Turn Violent Amid Censure Motion
Protests in Athens marking the 2nd anniversary of Greece’s deadly train crash turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police during a censure motion debate.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Massive Marches and Political Demands Mark Georgia’s December 21 Protests
On December 21, Georgia witnessed an unprecedented series of protests organized by opposition groups and civil society, with a packed schedule of marches across Tbilisi and beyond. Participants from various professional and social groups united to call for new elections,…
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…
Georgia’s European Path Amid Growing Protests and Political Unrest
The political crisis in Georgia has entered a critical stage, as protests against the presidential elections and perceived government repression intensify. Events from December 11 to 14 revealed escalating public dissatisfaction, international concern, and deeper divisions between the Georgian Dream…