Georgia
Kobakhidze says EU threats to revoke visa-free status part of ‘global war party’ and ‘deep state’ conspiracy
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze ticked through many of the familiar conspiracy theories while continuing to add new twists.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
The Georgian Government’s announcement on 28 November that they would not seek to open accession negotiations with the EU ‘until 2028’ has led to a crisis in the country.
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Georgia
Kobakhidze says participation in local elections won’t help opposition parties circumvent ban
Georgian Dream has openly declared its intention to ban the country’s main opposition parties.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Dutch journalist denied entry to Georgia twice in July
Joost Bosman has been covering the latest wave of anti-government protests in Georgia.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgian court sentences another protester to 4.5 years in prison
Anri Kvaratskhelia was accused of having allegedly assaulted a police officer during a protest.
Georgia
Kobakhidze downplays EU potential visa-liberalisation revocation
The EU’s recommendations to repeal restrictive laws are unacceptable for Georgia’s ruling party.
Mzia Amaghlobeli
Cursing, spitting, no restroom — Mzia Amaghlobeli recounts Georgian police abuse
Amaghlobeli, the manager and founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been in pre-trial detention for over six months.
Georgia
Kallas says EU sending letter to Georgia on possible suspension of visa-free travel
The EU has previously warned that Georgia’s visa-free status could be revoked in light of the country’s democratic backsliding.
