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Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Mikheil Saakashvili’s trial kicks off amidst protests in Tbilisi

The former Georgian President was not allowed in court to face trial. 

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.

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.

Saakashvili transferred to Gldani Prison

The reports emerged hours before a planned demonstration organised by Saakashvili’s United National Movement party in downtown Tbilisi.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Georgian PM claims UNM planned to kill opposition leaders in election ‘provocation’

Gharibashvili also claimed, without presenting evidence, that the killings would precipitate takeovers of government buildings by the opposition.

Georgian PM claims UNM planned to kill opposition leaders in election ‘provocation’

Gharibashvili also claimed, without presenting evidence, that the killings would precipitate takeovers of government buildings by the opposition.

Thousands rally in Tbilisi demanding freedom for Saakashvili 

The protest was organised by Georgia’s largest opposition party, Saakashvili’s United National Movement.

Thousands rally in Tbilisi demanding freedom for Saakashvili 

The protest was organised by Georgia’s largest opposition party, Saakashvili’s United National Movement.