The leaders of France and Germany on Sunday said they are “deeply concerned by the situation in Georgia” where parliament approved a controversial “foreign influence” law that goes “against European values”. “It is with deep regret that we take note…
Georgia ‘‘returning to the past’’ with foreign agents law, says president
Georgia is “returning to the past” through the new foreign agents law, the president of the former Soviet state has said, as EU ministers urge the government to “take a way out”. Speaking at a press conference with the foreign…
Thousands march in Georgia over foreign influence bill
Tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets of the capital Tbilisi on Saturday evening to protest a controversial “foreign influence” bill backed by the government. Protesters marched to the capital’s Europe Square holding Georgian and EU flags,…
Barcelona’s Gavi suffers knee injury in Spain’s 3-1 win over Georgia
Barcelona midfielder Gavi limped off the pitch with a serious knee injury Sunday during Spain’s Euro 2024 qualifier with Georgia. The 19-year-old was tackled from behind, buckling the knee that had his weight on it, before leaving the pitch in…
Young Georgians shun Moscow, push for EU dream
Georgia’s young protesters, having forced parliament into a U-turn on controversial new legislation, are determined to maintain the pressure on the government, which they believe is steering the country away from Europe. Thousands of young and mainly peaceful protesters flooded…
Georgia drops ‘foreign agents’ law after protests
Georgia’s ruling party has said it will withdraw a controversial draft law, in the face of mass protests and widespread international criticism. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Tbilisi this week in anger as a Russian-style law…
Thousands protest at Georgian ‘‘foreign agent’’ bill
Protesters have clashed with police in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, after parliament backed a controversial draft law which critics say limits press freedom and suppresses civil society. Riot police used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse the crowds outside the…
Herschel Walker defends use of ‘honorary’ sheriff’s badge in Georgia Senate debate
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker defended pulling out a sheriff’s badge during Friday’s closely watched debate in Georgia, telling NBC in an interview that aired on Sunday it was “a legit,” but honourary badge from his hometown sheriff’s department. Walker…
Cardi B has harsh words for Georgians who favor re-opening businesses
It’s safe to say Cardi B thinks it’s too early to reopen businesses. After the governor of her new home state of Georgia announced that salons, gyms and bowling alleys would be back in business on Friday, the rapper warned…
Swimmers unite to save beached whale pod by pushing them into sea (Metro)
Swimmers, lifeguards and wildlife crews battled to save a pod of disoriented pilot whales after they got into trouble off the Georgia coast. Footage showed them desperately trying to save the mammals by splashing water on to them and pushing…