Georgia, European Union

Hundreds of arrests and mysterious beatings as Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protests
Seventy-five-year-old Marina Terishvili's teenage son Mamuka was shot dead at a nationalist rally in Georgia in 1992. Now her other son, Giorgi, has been arrested for his role in protests against perceived Russian influence in their homeland.
More than 100 arrested in Georgia protests after government puts EU hopes on ice
Georgia’s interior ministry has said that 107 people were arrested during Friday’s protests in the capital Tbilisi sparked by the government’s decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
Georgia protests after government’s suspension of EU talks continues in Tbilisi for ninth night
Mass protests in Georgia fueled by the governing party’s decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union continued on Friday, having entered a second week.
Clear grounds for sanctions amid Georgia protests, EU envoy says
Violent clashes in Georgia between the police and protesters in recent weeks and "unacceptable" police brutality against the demonstrators present clear grounds for the European Union to impose sanctions,
Tbilisi Clashes Escalate as Georgia Faces Backlash Over EU Talks
Protesters erected barricades and launched fireworks in response to aggressive police tactics that have allegedly led to media workers being attacked.
EU to discuss potential sanctions on Georgia after protest violence
The European Union is threatening the Georgian government with sanctions in light of the violence against pro-European protesters. Possible measures will be examined at the foreign ministers' meeting next Monday,
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens 'measures'
Pro-Europe protests showed no sign of abating Tuesday, with thousands taking to Tbilisi's streets as the European Union warned it could punish Georgia for its crackdown on demonstrators.
EU To Consider 'Measures' Over Georgia Protest Crackdown
European Union foreign ministers meeting next week will discuss punishing Georgia's authorities after what Brussels called "credible concerns" of torture against pro-EU demonstrators, Brussels said Tuesday.
Hungary vows to block potential EU sanctions on Georgia over protest crackdowns
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has pledged to veto a proposal to impose EU sanctions on Georgian officials for their crackdown on anti-government protests, the First Channel of Georgia reported on Dec.
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Georgia protesters fight on as Macron blasts arbitrary arrests
Georgia's pro-EU protesters on Wednesday vowed not to let up until new elections are held as French President Emmanuel Macron ...
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Georgia: Government set to pass laws bolstering police state
As the intensified street protests in Georgia stretch into their second week, the ruling Georgian Dream party’s shift toward authoritarianism is extending beyond the use of violent police tactics and ...
Mass protests in Georgia as government put EU accession talks on hold
Protesters gathers across Georgia for the fourth night after police used water cannon yesterday in a crackdown.
Protesters in Georgia accuse government of ‘destroying’ their country as mass unrest goes on
Protesters in Georgia have accused the government of ‘destroying’ their country as mass unrest continues. Fueled by anger ...
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Georgia on the Brink: What the US Should Do Next
Downgrade the US diplomatic presence in Georgia until there is a legitimate government in Tbilisi. The US should replace its ...
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Government Detains Opposition Figures
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition ...
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Protests erupt across Georgia in defiance of government's anti-EU stance
Mass protests against the pro-Russian government have broken out in major cities across Georgia, despite police attempts ...
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lists hurricane relief and lawsuit limits as top 2025 priorities
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers Tuesday that he will emphasize relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and attempts ...