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#2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections

Opinion | Georgia’s ‘democratic’ institutions are reinforcing autocracy

Georgia’s authoritarian regime has been using democratic-seeming institutions to maintain its hold on power and so complicate efforts to resist.

Opinion | Georgia’s ‘democratic’ institutions are reinforcing autocracy

By Eduard Marikashvili

Georgia’s authoritarian regime has been using democratic-seeming institutions to maintain its hold on power and so complicate efforts to resist.

Abkhazia and South Ossetia crossings closed in run-up to Georgian elections

Both Abkhazia and South Ossetia have closed their checkpoints until after the elections on 26 October, citing security concerns. 

Abkhazia and South Ossetia crossings closed in run-up to Georgian elections

Both Abkhazia and South Ossetia have closed their checkpoints until after the elections on 26 October, citing security concerns. 

Czech journalist ‘detained’ in airport ahead of Georgian elections

Baseley is expected to be deported back to the Czech Republic on the first available flight. 

Czech journalist ‘detained’ in airport ahead of Georgian elections

Baseley is expected to be deported back to the Czech Republic on the first available flight. 

Georgian Orthodox Church signals support for Georgian Dream in new statement

The Church highlighted its support for ‘long-term peace’ and ‘Christian and family traditions’.

Georgian Orthodox Church signals support for Georgian Dream in new statement

The Church highlighted its support for ‘long-term peace’ and ‘Christian and family traditions’.

Ivanishvili rails against ‘men’s milk’ and the West and vows to punish ‘scumbag’ political rivals

The Georgian Dream founder again vowed to punish his rivals, railed against the West, and embarked on a rant fuelled by transphobia and homophobia.

Ivanishvili rails against ‘men’s milk’ and the West and vows to punish ‘scumbag’ political rivals

The Georgian Dream founder again vowed to punish his rivals, railed against the West, and embarked on a rant fuelled by transphobia and homophobia.

Thousands rally in support of Georgia’s EU aspirations ahead of elections

This was the last scheduled mass demonstration ahead of the parliamentary elections on 26 October.

Thousands rally in support of Georgia’s EU aspirations ahead of elections

This was the last scheduled mass demonstration ahead of the parliamentary elections on 26 October.

Azerbaijani state media cover Georgian Dream’s pre-election campaign

Azerbaijani state media has been covering Azerbaijani candidates from Georgian Dream, but not those from opposition groups.

Azerbaijani state media cover Georgian Dream’s pre-election campaign

Azerbaijani state media has been covering Azerbaijani candidates from Georgian Dream, but not those from opposition groups.

Podcast | Georgia gears up for the 2024 parliamentary elections

OC Media talk about the atmosphere in Georgia ahead of the elections and claims of electoral violations committed by Georgian Dream.

Podcast | Georgia gears up for the 2024 parliamentary elections

OC Media talk about the atmosphere in Georgia ahead of the elections and claims of electoral violations committed by Georgian Dream.