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in Georgia, thousands of people demonstrate against “Russian law”
Tuesday evening in Tbilisi, thousands of men and women denounced Moscow’s hand behind this law which will force numerous NGOs to declare themselves as agents of a foreign power. Published…
Law on “foreign influence” in Georgia | Thousands of demonstrators despite warnings
(Tbilisi) Several thousand Georgians gathered in front of the parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday evening to protest against a Russian-inspired bill on “foreign influence”, despite warnings and threats issued by…
In Georgia, thousands of demonstrators march again against the law on “foreign influence”
If passed, it would require any NGO or media organization receiving more than 20 percent of its funding from abroad to register as an “organization pursuing the interests of a…
In Georgia, thousands of demonstrators march again against the law on “foreign influence”
If passed, it would require any NGO or media organization receiving more than 20 percent of its funding from abroad to register as an “organization pursuing the interests of a…
We explain the political crisis in Georgia, triggered by the bill on “foreign influence”
This text, an initiative of the ruling party, generated a massive protest movement in the country’s cities. It is the symbol of a Georgia caught between the European aspirations of…
Demonstrations in Georgia: repression hardens against opponents of the law on “foreign influence”
In recent days, beatings of political leaders and NGOs have increased, carried out by men in civilian clothes, and often masked. Published on 05/10/2024 07:54 Reading time: 1 min Georgian…
Stone Mountain, the geological wonder of Georgia that has become a mecca for American supremacists
Stone Mountain State Park, just outside Atlanta, is not only Georgia’s busiest tourist attraction: it’s also one of its most controversial. Every year it welcomes a diverse crowd — often…
“The idea is really to make voting more complicated,” criticizes the Democratic camp after the revision of the electoral laws in Georgia
During the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump lost narrowly to Joe Biden. Georgia’s ruling Republicans have since changed voting laws. A measure denounced by the Democrats. Published on 05/05/2024 1:55…
Georgia | UN calls for “withdrawal” of “foreign influence” bill
(Geneva) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday called for the “withdrawal” of the bill on “foreign influence” currently being considered in the Georgian Parliament and expressed his…
The law on “foreign influence” takes a new step in Georgia, tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets again
The controversial text was adopted at second reading by Parliament on Wednesday, despite weeks of massive mobilization by its detractors. Published on 01/05/2024 22:44 Reading time: 1 min Protesters wave…
The law on “foreign influence” takes a new step in Georgia, tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets again
The controversial text was adopted at second reading by Parliament on Wednesday, despite weeks of massive mobilization by its detractors. Published on 01/05/2024 22:44 Reading time: 1 min Protesters wave…
Georgia | Pro-EU protesters erect barricades in front of Parliament
(Tbilisi) Georgian demonstrators, who are protesting in their thousands against a controversial bill, erected barricades in front of Parliament on Wednesday morning in the capital Tbilisi after being fired with…
Tear gas and rubber bullets against pro-EU protesters in Georgia
Georgian police used force on Tuesday, using tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators who were protesting by the thousands in the capital Tbilisi for the third consecutive week against…
Georgia | Tear gas and rubber bullets used against pro-EU protesters
(Tbilisi) Georgian police used force on Tuesday, using tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators who were protesting by the thousands in the capital Tbilisi for the third consecutive week…
Georgia | 20,000 demonstrators at an opposition “march for Europe”
(Tbilisi) Around twenty thousand people took part on Sunday in a “march for Europe” in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, once again demanding the withdrawal of a bill on “foreign influence”…
Video “Pressure from Russia is increasing”, according to Salomé Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, after the adoption of a law on “foreign influence”
Published on 04/18/2024 4:19 p.m. Update on 04/18/2024 5:49 p.m. Video length: 7 min “Pressure from Russia is increasing,” denounces the president of Georgia The president of Georgia speaks on…
“Pressure from Russia is increasing,” says the president of Georgia after the adoption of a law on “foreign influence”
Published on 04/18/2024 4:19 p.m. Update on 04/18/2024 4:24 p.m. Video length: 7 min “Pressure from Russia is increasing,” denounces the president of Georgia The president of Georgia speaks on…
“We, the Europeans”. Georgia, Albania: soon Europe?
Published on 04/18/2024 2:41 p.m. Video length: 25 min This live starts on 04/19/2024 at 12:19 a.m. Great report, guests and European news are in the contents of this information…
In Georgia, deputies adopt at first reading a controversial law on “foreign influence”
According to its detractors, this legislation is repressive and could threaten Georgia’s rapprochement with the European Union. Published on 04/17/2024 5:20 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Protesters against the law…
In Georgia, a fight breaks out in Parliament during the examination of a controversial law
This text on “foreign agents” is inspired by a Russian law used for years by the Kremlin to persecute dissident voices. Published on 04/15/2024 5:56 p.m. Update on 04/15/2024 6:12…