Georgian PM says pro-EU 'revolution' attempt has failed as protests persist
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Tuesday that an attempt to stage what he called a "revolution" in the country had failed, after a fifth successive night of protests against a decision to suspend talks to join the European Union.
Pro-Putin leader backs harsh crackdown as over 40 people hospitalized amid protests in Georgia
Dozens are hospitalized after massive protests broke out across Georgia following the pro-Putin government's move halting decadeslong talks on joining the EU amid increasing ties with Russia.
Georgia's ombudsman accuses police of torturing pro-EU protesters
Georgia's rights ombudsman on Tuesday accused police of torturing pro-European Union protesters rallying for six consecutive days against the government's decision to shelve EU accession talks amid a post-election crisis.
Protests in Georgia, explained
For the fifth day in a row, Georgians are holding massive protests in the country's capital, Tbilisi. The final straw appeared to be the parliament elections won by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which many believe were marred by fraud,
Georgian PM praises country's protest crackdown despite US condemnation
Georgia, which has been criticized for using "excessive force" to crack down on anti-government protests, has become increasingly authoritarian, according to Western governments.
Dozens of people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas.
Anti-Russian Protests in Georgia Turn Violent, Dozens Hospitalized
Georgia has experienced violent clashes during opposition protests against the suspension of talks for the ex-Soviet nation to join the EU.
VOA60 World - Georgia: Police say 224 people detained during pro-EU protests
Police say 224 people were detained "over the past few days" of ongoing opposition mass protests following the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. Georgia's interior ministry said Monday that 21 police officers were injured on Sunday.
Georgian PM agrees to meet opposition leaders amid fierce protests
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday agreed to hold talks with two former ministers and an opposition party ...
Georgian rights official condemns use of 'torture' against protesters
Georgia's public ombudsman accused police on Tuesday of inflicting torture on people arrested during six days of big street ...
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Thousands defy Georgia government threats to stage new rally
Thousands of Georgians staged a new pro-EU rally in Tbilisi on Tuesday, defying threats of reprisals from the prime minister ...
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Georgia PM vows retribution for protests as court rejects bid to annul vote
Georgia's prime minister on Tuesday threatened to punish his political opponents, accusing them of being behind violence at ...
Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended
Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus ...
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Georgia protests: PM Kobakhidze signals EU readiness, criticizes disinformation campaign
Amid ongoing protests, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed readiness to start negotiations on the country's ...
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PM Kobakhidze accuses President of “direct crime” over alleged pressure on judges
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday accused President Salome Zourabichvili of committing a “direct crime” by ...
Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail
Georgia’s prime minister says the country will suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in view of what he ...