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Tens of thousands rally in Georgia for EU, demanding reforms

Tens of thousands of Georgians staged a fresh rally on Friday in favour of EU membership, a day after the bloc's leaders deferred Tbilisi's candidacy, demanding widespread political reforms

Some 120,000 march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, days after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy

Tens of thousands march in Georgia for EU's membership

Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's membership to the European Union, days after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy

Georgian MP says took up arms to fight 'common enemy' in Ukraine

Georgia's breakaway region ditches referendum on joining Russia

Montenegrin Basketball Team to Replace Russia at FIBA EuroBasket 2022 - FIBA

The national basketball team of Montenegro will replace Russia at the Eurobasket 2022 tournament, FIBA said on Friday

Tbilisi Court Sentences Head of Opposition Media Outlet to 3.5 Years in Prison

A Tbilisi city court on Monday convicted Nika Gvaramia, the head of Georgian opposition broadcaster Mtavari Arkhi, to three and a half years in prison

Moscow Expects Continuity in Relations With South Ossetia After Opposition's Win

Russia hopes that its relations with South Ossetia will remain unchanged following the victory of opposition candidate Alan Gagloev in the second round of the South Ossetian presidential election, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said on Monday

Georgia Will Not Let Its Territory Be Used for Circumvention of Sanctions - Prime Minister

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Wednesday that the Georgian authorities would not allow any legal entity or individual to use the country's territory illegally, in circumvention of sanctions

Czech Republic Wants to Bring Georgia Closer to EU During Presidency - Foreign Minister

During its upcoming presidency of the European Union, the Czech Republic will do everything possible to bring Georgia closer to the EU, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on Thursday

Georgia Takes 'First Step' Toward EU Accession - EU Commissioner

Georgia took its "first step" on Monday toward accession to the European Union after Foreign Affairs Minister Ilia Darchiashvili received the questionnaire of the European Commission, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Oliver Varhelyi said on Monday

Georgia Receives EU Membership Questionnaire - EU Commissioner

Borrell Reaffirms EU's Commitment to Georgia's Integrity, Sovereignty - EEAS

West Ham host Lyon as European run recalls memories of halcyon days

Georgian Finance Ministry Slams Ukrainian Allegations of Arms Smuggling as 'Ludicrous'

Georgia appoints new FM

The Georgian government Monday appointed Ilia Darchiashvili as new foreign minister

Viruses that could save millions of lives

It may seem strange after a pandemic that has killed millions and turned the world upside down, but viruses could save just as many lives

South Ossetia to Legally Prepare for Joining Russia - President

The head of the breakaway republic of South Ossetia, Anatoly Bibilov, said on Wednesday that the country's strategic goal is to join Russia and the necessary legal steps will be made in the near future

Ex-US Envoy Says Russian Athletes Should Not Be Banned From International Competitions

Georgia, a bleak new home for Russian exiles

Sitting at a windswept terrace of a tiny bar in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, Russian exile Roman Mikhailov said he had no choice but to leave his country "immediately" when Moscow invaded Ukraine

Georgia to apply 'immediately' for EU membership

Georgia Will Not Join Western Financial Sanctions Against Russia - Prime Minister

Georgia's jailed ex-leader announces new hunger strike

Georgia's jailed ex-president and opposition leader Mikheil Saakashvili announced a new hunger strike Monday as doctors warned that failure to provide him with proper care could lead to his incapacitation