Georgian government refuses to introduce sanctions on Russia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili said that sanctions on Russia would ‘harm the national interests’ of Georgia.
Georgians rally in support of Ukraine as MPs scramble for response
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday morning.
Georgia–Russia rugby match postponed to protect ‘health and safety of players’
The match had already raised controversy after the Georgian Rugby Union published an announcement of the event wholly in the Ukrainian language.
Georgian Public TV suspends show after extremists vow to end it
The far-right group, Alt Info, have continued a campaign of harassment against journalists, especially those critical of them.
Georgian lawmakers expel three opposition leaders from parliament
The move by Georgian Dream potentially shifts the balance of power in parliament.
Georgian-Armenian yoghurt dispute threatens to sour relations
A fermented dairy product has sparked controversy in Yerevan and Tbilisi, after Georgia banned the transit of Armenian matsun through its borders.
Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava resigns
Turnava is known as an ardent defender of the ruling Georgian Dream party on some of its most controversial decisions.
Hidden camera footage points to rift within Georgia’s largest opposition party
Fuel has been added to speculation of a growing conflict within the UNM between Nika Melia and supporters of Mikheil Saakashvili.
Georgian parliament passes Ukraine resolution without mentioning Russia
Instead of agreeing on a cross-party pro-Ukraine resolution, Georgian MPs ended with a domestic dispute.
Saakashvili’s UNM end intermittent boycott of parliament
Announcing the decision, the UNM’s Khatia Dekanoidze said the party would focus on securing the release of Mikheil Saakashvili.