EU and US slam Georgian authorities over election conduct
The EU slated ‘an escalation of negative rhetoric, persistent allegations of intimidation and pressure on voters, and sharp imbalances in resources.’
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 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 pack central Tbilisi during Georgian Dream rally
Many of the participants appeared to have been bussed in from outside of the capital.
Street art in Georgia: Vandalism or self-expression?
Not so long ago, Tbilisi residents used to complain that street art was a blemish on the face of the city, now it’s one of the city’s most famous attractions.
Georgian authorities charge nine with forging COVID passports
One person has so far been arrested for charging €140 ($160) for two forged COVID-19 passports in Tbilisi.
Georgian PM ‘won’t allow’ compulsory vaccination
The countries top public health officials have warned the country is entering a fifth wave while pushing for mandatory vaccination for certain groups.
Nika Melia presents coalition ‘shadow cabinet’ for Tbilisi
UNM chair Nika Melia named the leaders of the opposition Lelo, Girchi, and Droa parties as his candidates for deputy mayors.
Demand for free meals at schools causes stir in Georgia
The policy has been adopted as a campaign promise by United National Movement Tbilisi mayoral candidate Nika Melia.
Three arrested over deadly Batumi collapse
Nine people died, including three children, after a seven-storey building collapsed in Batumi.