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Georgian police move in on protest encampment in Tbilisi

The encampment was set up on Sunday to protest widespread electoral violations during October’s parliamentary vote.

Georgian police move in on protest encampment in Tbilisi

The encampment was set up on Sunday to protest widespread electoral violations during October’s parliamentary vote.

Biden snubs Georgian PM Kobakhidze by revoking UN reception invite

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was disinvited from a White House reception on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

Biden snubs Georgian PM Kobakhidze by revoking UN reception invite

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze was disinvited from a White House reception on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

Georgian parliament adopts homophobic laws

Ahead of the bill’s passage, more than 30 civil society organisations issued a joint statement calling on the president to veto the package of laws.

Georgian parliament adopts homophobic laws

Ahead of the bill’s passage, more than 30 civil society organisations issued a joint statement calling on the president to veto the package of laws.

Gakharia’s For Georgia expresses support for ‘parts’ of Georgian queer propaganda law

The party stated it planned on supporting ‘parts’ of the package related to the ‘protection of children from propaganda’.

Gakharia’s For Georgia expresses support for ‘parts’ of Georgian queer propaganda law

The party stated it planned on supporting ‘parts’ of the package related to the ‘protection of children from propaganda’.

Georgia queer propaganda law passes second reading in parliament

According to IPN, Georgian Dream plans to adopt the amendments in their third and final reading from 17–20 September.

Georgia queer propaganda law passes second reading in parliament

According to IPN, Georgian Dream plans to adopt the amendments in their third and final reading from 17–20 September.

Georgian Government begins establishing registry for foreign agents

The adoption of the controversial foreign agent law came amid months of protests, violence and a series of arrests in Georgia.

Georgian Government begins establishing registry for foreign agents

The adoption of the controversial foreign agent law came amid months of protests, violence and a series of arrests in Georgia.

Ivanishvili ‘sends personal envoy’ to Washington amidst growing reports of sanctions against Georgian officials

The billionaire founder of the ruling party is reported to have sent the head of Georgia’s State Security Service.

Ivanishvili ‘sends personal envoy’ to Washington amidst growing reports of sanctions against Georgian officials

The billionaire founder of the ruling party is reported to have sent the head of Georgia’s State Security Service.

Georgian ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill passes first reading

The parliamentary majority plans to pass the legal package in its second and third readings in the autumn.

Georgian ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill passes first reading

The parliamentary majority plans to pass the legal package in its second and third readings in the autumn.

US travel sanctions reportedly hit Georgian officials

The names of those sanctioned will be announced during the week, local media reported.

US travel sanctions reportedly hit Georgian officials

The names of those sanctioned will be announced during the week, local media reported.

Explainer | What’s in Georgia’s new anti-queer bill?

The ruling Georgian Dream party has tabled a package bill of anti-queer legislation and amendments, coming in the wake of years of rhetoric condemning ‘LGBT propaganda’.

Explainer | What’s in Georgia’s new anti-queer bill?

By Shota Kincha

The ruling Georgian Dream party has tabled a package bill of anti-queer legislation and amendments, coming in the wake of years of rhetoric condemning ‘LGBT propaganda’.