Mikheil Saakashvili’s trial kicks off amidst protests in Tbilisi
The former Georgian President was not allowed in court to face trial.
UNM announces ‘permanent protests’ after Tbilisi demonstration
Thousands gathered on Monday demanding that Mikheil Saakashvili be freed and the results of the recent elections be overturned.
Saakashvili transferred to Gldani Prison
The reports emerged hours before a planned demonstration organised by Saakashvili’s United National Movement party in downtown Tbilisi.
Georgia to make vaccination mandatory to enter non-essential public spaces
New ‘green passports’ will be required to enter cafes and restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, cinemas, theatres, museums, winter resorts, and more.
UNM gives Monday ultimatum for Saakashvili’s transfer to hospital
The authorities have insisted that the penitentiary service’s facilities are adequate to provide treatment to the former president.
President Zurabishvili joins critics over Georgia’s judicial reforms
The judges responded by hitting out at the president and other critics, including Western embassies in Tbilisi.
After making fraud claims, Georgian election registrar goes silent
Iza Chirgadze has not been heard from since accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud in Kutaisi.
Georgian opposition groups refuse to concede in municipal runoffs
Preliminary results gave the ruling Georgian Dream party victory in all mayoral races except for the small constituency of Tsalenjikha.
Georgian Dream face challenges in cities as local elections kick off
Saturday’s vote will see Georgian Dream candidates face runoff votes for 20 mayors and 42 council seats across the country.
Georgia considers ban on political attack ads
The initiative surprised many as it came before local election runoffs in which the ruling party have waged a largely negative campaign