World news about “Georgia politics” published by euronews.
Georgia seeks reset with Russia Georgia’s Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili says he wants Georgia to normalise its relations with Russia. He also expects Georgia to become a member of… 14/05/2013
Georgia put politics aside to participate at Winter Games Georgia announced this week it will participate in the next year’s Winter Olympics in neighbouring Russia despite lingering resentment about the brief war… 03/05/2013
200 inmates released in Georgia – nocomment The gates of prisons across Georgia opened to release almost 200 inmates newly recognised as political prisoners by Georgia’s parliament. 14/01/2013
Georgia’s new top man is Russia-friendly The Caucasus Republic of Georgia is set for a political overhaul. Former opposition forces have won the parliamentary elections, and the country’s leader of… 03/10/2012
Georgia’s Ivanishvili plans to work fast Bidzina Ivanishvili doesn’t like politics; he said so recently, according to French paper l’Express. He said ‘two, three years maximum, that’s how long I’ll… 02/10/2012
Jail rapes in Georgia outrage voters The Republic of Georgia will hold unexpectedly aggressive parliamentary elections on Monday. This has the ruling United National Movement (UNM) facing a tough… 27/09/2012
Georgian “political persecution” trial beginsA Georgian court has started abuse of power hearings into former Interior and Defence minister Bacho Akhalaia and two army officials. But allies of President… 20/02/2013
Georgia protesters attack Saakashvili alliesProtesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have attacked prominent supporters of President Mikheil Saakashvili and forced him to change the venue of his… 08/02/2013
Protests demand that Georgia president step downMore than thousand protesters gathered outside the Georgian president’s residence in Tblisi on Sunday calling for his resignation. Monday will mark five years… 20/01/2013
More arrests in Georgia government inquiryProsecutors have detained more former government officials and a national broadcasting executive on allegations of forgery and bribery, widening an… 20/12/2012
Georgia: retrials possible for jailed Saakashvili opponentsGeorgia’s parliament has provisionally approved a plan to grant more than 200 people, who were jailed under President Saakashvili’s rule, the right to seek… 06/12/2012
Georgian prosecutors charge ex-minister and army officialsGeorgia’s former interior and defence minister has been charged with abuse of power. Bacho Akhalaia was detained on Tuesday. The army’s chief-of-staff and… 08/11/2012
Ivanishvili confirmed as new Georgia prime ministerTycoon Bidyina Ivanishvili has become Georgia’s new prime minister. The 56-year-old and his cabinet were confirmed by parliament, which is now controlled by… 26/10/2012
First session for Georgia’s new parliamentGeorgia’s new prime minister designate Bidzan Ivanishvili saw his party’s MPs take their seats in the first parliamentary session since winning the election… 21/10/2012
Ex-Milan footballer named in new Georgia cabinetGeorgia’s general election winner has included former AC Milan and Georgian international footballer Kakha Kaladze in his new government, as regional… 08/10/2012
Georgian opposition leader withdraws calls for president to resignGeorgia’s opposition may have won the general election but celebrations for some of its supporters appear to have got out of hand. Georgian Dream coalition… 04/10/2012
What now for Georgia after change of power?Will the potential elevation of Bidzina Ivanishvili to the post of prime minister with his six party Georgian Dream coalition set to dominate parliament raise… 03/10/2012
Georgian Dream leader looks to mend ties with MoscowThe opposition victory in Georgia’s parliamentary election could help repair ties with Russia after the two countries fought a brief but bitter war four years… 03/10/2012
Tbilisi and Moscow to end their four-year freeze?The celebrations went on well into the night. News that the six-party Georgian Dream coalition had won the parliamentary election in Georgia was welcomed in… 03/10/2012
Georgia election victor outlines his political strategiesEuronews correspondent in Georgia, Sergio Cantone met Bidzina Ivanishvili to talk first about his domestic political strategy and his role after reforms have… 02/10/2012
Political revenge not on the agenda in Georgia says PM electThe talking, listening and analysing has started in Georgia following the victory by Bidzina Ivanishvili and his six party coalition in the parliamentary… 02/10/2012
Georgians ponder future after electionsThe frantic build up to what could prove to be historic elections has gone and on the streets of Tibilisi people are focusing on the future, analysing how a… 02/10/2012
Georgian president concedes defeat in parliamentary electionsWill it be a peaceful transfer of power in Georgia or could the elections results mark an uncertain future? Georgians are preparing for a new government… 02/10/2012
Georgian Dream celebrates despite uncertain poll resultAn opposition movement led by a billionaire has claimed victory in Georgia’s parliamentary election. Thousands of Georgian Dream coalition supporters took… 02/10/2012
Solution needed for displaced in GeorgiaTserovani is a settlement of 8000 displaced Georgians on the unrecognised border with South Ossetia. They voted in a special polling station in the country’s… 01/10/2012
Unclear result in Georgia electionsGeorgian President Mikheil Saakashvili’s government has claimed victory in parliamentary elections despite exit polls indicating a close result with the… 01/10/2012
Monitoring the Georgian electionsA group of observers from the European parliament are in Mtskheta, the former capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Georgia, to monitor the electoral process… 01/10/2012
Georgia parliamentary election on knife edgeVoting is underway in the Georgian general election billed as a “turning point” for the country. Tension is unexpectedly high, after the recent revelation… 01/10/2012
Georgians disillusioned over economic successRevelations of appalling abuse in the country’s jails have galvanised anti-government feeling in Georgia. But many in the country were already unhappy with… 01/10/2012
Georgian election billed as a “turning point”People in Georgia are going to the polls for an election already billed as a “turning point” for the country. Tension is unexpectedly high, after the recent… 01/10/2012
Tensions surround Georgia’s parliamentary electionVoters go to the polls on Monday in Georgia’s parliamentary election. Surveys show support for President Mikhail Saksahvilli’s United National Movement… 30/09/2012
Saakashvili rival says Georgia government’s days numberedTens of thousands of supporters of Georgia’s opposition coalition have rallied ahead of Monday’s parliamentary election. Tension has been rising after days… 30/09/2012
Mass opposition rally ahead of Georgian Presidential electionTens of thousands of supporters of Bidzina Ivanishvili have taken to the streets of Tbilisi ahead of Monday’s vote. A billionaire businessman, Ivanishvili… 29/09/2012
Georgian opposition leader promises no post-vote violenceWith tensions growing ahead of a key parliamentary election, Georgia’s opposition leader says he will not stir unrest if he loses in a fair vote. The man… 29/09/2012
Former KGB agent wins South Ossetia presidential electionThe breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia has elected a former KGB officer as its new president. With just over 54 percent of the vote, Leonid Tibilov… 09/04/2012
