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Salome Zourabichvili at a briefing in Tbilisi. Photo: Netgazeti.

Georgia

‘Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act’ introduced in US Congress as Zourabichvili prepares for Trump’s inauguration

by Mikheil Gvadzabia

•4 min read

The news of the act’s introduction coincides with the confirmation of Zourabichvili’s attendance at Trump’s inauguration.

Disputed President Mikheil Kavelashvili (left) and self-declared interim President Salome Zourabichvili (right). Screen grabs from parliament and Formula.

2024 Georgian presidential elections

Kavelashvili takes presidential oath as Zourabichvili condemns inauguration as a ‘parody’

by Shota Kincha

•4 min read

Media was prohibited from taking photos or videoing the ceremony, which also featured no foreign diplomats.

Protesters carry Georgian flags and red cards in protest of Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration as Georgia's sixth president earlier today. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

Georgia’s EU U-turn

Georgia live updates | Kavelashvili inaugurated against a backdrop of protests

by OC Media

•0 min read

We continue our live coverage of the fallout and widespread protests over Georgia’s EU accession U-turn.

Protesters dance a traditional dance down Tbilisi’s central Rustaveli Avenue on 21 December 2024. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

Georgia’s EU U-turn

Georgia live updates | President Zourabichvili to address protesters

by OC Media

•0 min read

We continue our live coverage of the fallout and widespread protests over Georgia’s EU accession U-turn.

Georgia's Constitutional Court. Official photo.

2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections

Georgia’s Constitutional Court rejects Zourabichvili and opposition appeals

by Nate Ostiller

•3 min read

Georgia’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a lawsuit submitted by Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and opposition parties against the 26 October parliamentary elections. There were two dissenting opinions — by judges Giorgi Kverenchkhiladze and Teimuraz Tughushi — both of which were based on concerns regarding the availability of participation in the elections for voters living abroad. Tughushi’s dissenting opinion also focused on concerns related to the secrecy of voting. The ruli

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili. Official photo.

2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections

President Zourabichvili warns she may be imprisoned if Georgian Dream wins

by Nate Ostiller

•1 min read

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has warned that she may be impeached and imprisoned if Georgian Dream wins another term in the upcoming parliamentary elections. In a press conference on Thursday evening, Zourabichvili also said that she refused to even consider a scenario in which the ruling Georgian Dream party wins another term in the upcoming parliamentary election on 26 October. She repeated previously stated concerns that Georgian Dream has been fostering an unstable political

Thousands marched in Tbilisi on 20 October in a pro-EU demonstration. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections

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

by Shota Kincha

•4 min read

Georgia’s opposition and civil society groups have mobilised tens of thousands for a rally in support of Georgia’s EU aspirations ahead of 26 October’s parliamentary elections. Sunday’s rally began with a march from five different locations across Tbilisi, with crowds converging at Liberty Square, one of the city’s main squares. The event featured musical performances, as well as speeches from civil society leaders. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili also took to the stage to address