Georgia, EU

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.
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens 'measures'
Thousands of pro-European protesters rallied against Georgia's government Tuesday for a 13th consecutive day, after the European Union warned it could punish authorities for their crackdown on demonstrators.
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.
Georgian anti-government protests enter twelfth night amidst intensifying policing
Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists. View on euronews
Arrests, mysterious beatings as Georgia cracks down on protests
Distressing warning In the streets of Georgia's capital Tbilisi, a group of masked men attack journalists from a pro-opposition TV channel during a live broadcast.Just one in a spate of recent attacks reportedly carried out against opposition politicians,
Pro-EU protests in Georgia: Hundreds arrested, beaten up as govt cracks down on agitators
Now her other son, Giorgi, has been arrested for his role in protests against perceived Russian influence in their homeland. Seven police cars pulled up at her house in the capital Tbilisi on Friday and took Giorgi,
Police violence amid pro-EU protests sparks outrage in Georgia
Irakli Pipia is one of many protesters who say they have been beaten in Georgia's massive pro-EU demonstrations, in a political crisis that shows no sign of abating. Police have arrested more than 400 people,
Violent protests in Georgia highlight battle over the country's future. Here's why it matters.
The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it ...
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Georgia’s Security Service Alleges Foreign Plot Amid Anti-Government Protests
Georgia faces escalating tensions as its State Security Service alleges a foreign-backed plot to disrupt upcoming ...
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Georgia’s Public Defender briefs MEPs over Office’s work amid protests against delayed EU integration
Levan Ioseliani, the Georgian Public Defender, on Thursday briefed a visiting delegation of members of the European ...
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Georgia’s Human Rights Crisis Deepens Amid Mass Protests
European Union foreign affairs ministers gathering on December 16 to discuss Georgia should call for an independent ...
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Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union. Tensions have been brewing for ...
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UK Ambassador “shocked by police violence” at ongoing protests in Georgia against Gov’t’s suspension of EU accession talks
Gareth Ward, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia, on Thursday said he was “shocked by the violence” used by ...
In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions
This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.