Georgia’s pro-Western president leaves palace. What does this mean for the protests?
In Tbilisi's streets, every passing car honks for the protesters. In the presidential palace, the lights are now dark. Georgia's crisis enters a new phase.
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“I take the legitimacy with me.” Georgia’s President exits palace as new pro-Russian leader takes power
Hours after vowing to stay in the palace, Salome Zourabishvili emerged to address supporters before yielding Georgia's presidency to former footballer Mikhail Kavelashvili.
“I will stay here.” Georgian president refuses to leave palace ahead of pro-Russian leader inauguration
President Salome Zourabichvili called supporters to Orbeliani Palace on Sunday - one hour before her "illegitimate" successor's inauguration.
“Russia makes nations slaves”: a Georgian activist explains her country’s revolt
First they rigged elections, then they killed EU hopes. Activist Marika Mikiashvili reveals how Russia captured Georgia without firing a shot.
Georgia’s democratic crisis deepens as thousands rally against “Russian puppet”
The specter of violence looms over Georgia's political crisis as protesters prepare to defend outgoing President Zourabichvili's occupation of the presidential palace.
Georgia elects “illegitimate” pro-Russian president as 65% back ongoing EU protests
"In just one year, one oligarch and one party have destroyed this monumental opportunity, establishing a repressive, authoritarian regime," current president Zourabichvili warns
Georgian PM pledges to create list of “anti-Georgian countries”
Pro-Russian Georgian Dream continue to tighten its grip on the country
Russia accused of exporting repression tactics as Georgia police use extreme violence against protesters
Democracy advocates warn that police violence in Georgia shows hallmarks of Russian training methods documented in other authoritarian states
Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.
Ukraine to Georgia: You’re throwing your country into Russian yoke
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement, condemning the Georgian government’s recurrent attempts to scare its citizens…
“Not another Russian colony”: Georgia erupts against Moscow’s shadow rule
"If we don't fight today, we're already occupied by Russia," declared activist Marika Mikiashvili, as thousands filled Tbilisi's streets in what many call Georgia's decisive moment.
Stolen election: how the Georgian Dream helped itself to 15% of all votes cast
Statistical proof of widespread fraud offers support to growing calls for reelections amid unprecedented protests
US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia over EU accession halt
The US State Department cites the Georgian ruling party's anti-constitutional actions, police violence against peaceful protests, and increased susceptibility to Moscow, urging Tbilisi to return to its Euro-Atlantic path.
Inside the police crackdown on Georgia’s pro-EU protests: a photo report
Georgian protests took a dramatic turn amid freezing temperatures as thousands poured into the streets for a second…
Georgian president refuses to step down, rallies national resistance to Russian influence
The fight in Georgia is about to get serious as President Zourabichvili steps up as its leader
Two Georgian diplomats resign in protest of governmental crackdowns
Georgia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands David Solomonia and Ambassador to Bulgaria Otar Berdzenishvili resigned following the government’s decision…
Georgian police admit possible chemical use in water cannons as protesters report tear gas symptoms
"Beyond getting wet in the cold, people report severe eye burning and breathing difficulties," journalist Aka Zarkua says.
Georgian authorities deploy unprecedented force as pro-EU protests spread nationwide
On the second night, protests spread to different cities as police increase crackdown
“Don’t let them steal your future”, former Ukrainian FM addresses protests in Georgia
Violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi on 29 November, as police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the government's decision to halt EU accession negotiations, resulting in injuries and numerous arrests.
Georgian businesses, diplomats, universities launch strikes after crackdown on pro-EU protesters
After yesterday’s announcement by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze that the country would suspend negotiations on EU membership…