Georgia
Georgian Dream lashes out at “Global War Party” and “deep state” networks
Georgian ruling party's extensive statement doubles down on old conspiracy theories whilst also throwing up some alarming new ones.
Georgian Dream loses the support of the regions
For all its propaganda efforts, Georgian Dream appears to have lost the fundamental trust of rural Georgians to guide them towards a better future.
OSCE PA president cancels trip to Tbilisi amid huge backlash
Pia Kauma cancelled the planned visit following widespread criticism that such a display of diplomacy would only serve to legitimise Georgia's contested government.
Georgian workers to hold countrywide strike demanding new elections
Employees and employers across Georgia will participate in a warning strike on January 15, calling for a new round of parliamentary elections and the release of the hundreds detained in ongoing nationwide protests.
Georgia’s outgoing President Zourabichvili to leave presidency, join protesters
Zourabichvili addresses supporters during the inauguration of her successor, Georgian Dream nominee Mikheil Kavelashvili.
Georgians gather outside presidency ahead of Kavelashvili’s disputed inauguration
Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili has refused to vacate the Orbeliani Palace, saying the election of her successor, ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, was illegitimate.
Georgian president refuses to leave office ahead of inauguration
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili announced she would remain in the presidential Orbeliani Palace overnight before her successor's inauguration, escalating tensions over the transfer of power.
US sanctions Georgian Dream founder Ivanishvili
Washington accuses Ivanishvili of undermining Georgia's democratic institutions and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
PROFILE: Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili
Zourabichvili has emerged as an unexpected leader of the protest movement against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Russia reaps harvest of chaos in nearby democracies
Allegations of interference surround recent elections in Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova and Romania.
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev lines up with Russia and Trump, admits Georgia interference
Azerbaijan’s president voices rightwing narratives and slams Western meddling in Rossiya Segodnya interview.
EU Council says enlargement is a "geo-strategic investment in peace"
The enlargement process has been revitalised since the start of the war in Ukraine, but EU ministers say candidate countries must step up reform efforts.
Georgia’s PM hopes Trump presidency will shift EU’s policy towards Tbilisi
As relations with the EU deteriorate, Irakli Kobakhidze says he hopes “blackmail” by European politicians and officials will end when Trump returns to power.
Hungary blocks EU military help to Ukraine and some sanctions against Georgia and Russia
European Commission set to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats.
Hungary and Slovakia block EU sanctions on Georgian Dream
EU foreign ministers consider sanctions on top Georgian Dream officials and limiting the visa-free regime for Georgians.
More help needed for Ukraine’s ravaged energy sector
A multi-million-euro fund launched by Ukraine’s European allies to help the war-ravaged energy sector is running low on cash as power providers struggle to keep the lights on this winter.
Ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili voted in as Georgia’s next president in single candidate election
Crowds gathered outside the parliament to protest against the election of far-right Georgian Dream loyalist Kavelashvili.
Tbilisi paralysed by protests ahead of presidential election
Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets across Tbilisi on the eve of the country’s presidential election.
Presidential election to entrench Georgia’s growing constitutional crisis
President Salome Zourabichvili says she will not leave when her term ends on December 16, arguing that an "illegitimate" parliament cannot elect her successor.
Prolonged protests and backtrack on EU accession threaten Georgia’s economic stability
Georgia's decision to delay its EU accession progress until 2028, coupled with ongoing mass protests, has damaged investor sentiment.