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WEBRising Stakes in Tbilisi as Elections Approach. As Georgia approaches parliamentary elections in October 2024, the South Caucasus state stands at a pivotal juncture. The growing authoritarian tendencies of the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party threaten to derail the nation’s democratic progress, and its aspirations for Euro-Atlantic integration.
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WEBJan 9, 2022 · Apparently summer is the time, when Georgian politicians sharpen their quills and go on to write long, winding letters full of intrigue and surreptitious adulation. Much like the protagonists of the legendary novel of Pierre…. The Dispatch. Civil.ge 08/07/2022 - …
Tbilisi City Court Fines Shame Movement Leader – Civil Georgia
WEBAug 5, 2022 · Tbilisi City Court found Shame Movement Director, Giorgi Mjavanadze, guilty on August 5 and fined him GEL 2,000 under Article 173(1) of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which envisages police disobedience. Mjavanadze stated after the ruling, "This is a case decided by instruction, the judge could …
Massive Rally Held in Kutaisi Against Namakhvani HPP
WEBFeb 28, 2021 · Massive protest against Namakhvani HPP in downtown Kutaisi. February 28, 2021. Photo: Nino Turiashvili. The Namakhvani project encompasses two separate HPPs of 333 MW and 100 MW on the Rioni River. The government hopes to enhance its energy security and to employ up to 1,600 Georgians with the “foreign direct investment in the amount of USD ...
Georgia Won’t Join Russia Sanctions, PM Says – Civil Georgia
WEBGeorgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced today Tbilisi will not join international sanctions on Russia over its full-scale attack on Ukraine. “I want to state clearly and unambiguously, considering our national interests and interests of the people, Georgia does not plan to participate in the financial and economic sanctions, as ...
Parliament Appoints Six Supreme Court Judges Despite Int’l …
WEBJul 12, 2021 · The ruling Georgian Dream party has pushed through six judicial appointments for the Supreme Court in today's extraordinary session at the Parliament, despite international warnings the move would contradict the April 19 EU-brokered deal. Georgian lawmakers appointed six justices, Gocha Abuseridze, Giorgi Gogiashvili, Levan Tevzadze, Revaz Nadaraia, Bidzina Sturua and Lasha Kochiashvili for a ...
Georgia’s PM Signs Application to Join the EU – Civil Georgia
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has signed an application to join the European Union, following Kyiv's suit. Georgia now awaits receiving the status of a candidate from Brussels. "Application for EU Membership is yet another milestone on the path of European integration of Georgia," the Georgian PM said in a …
UNM-led Bloc Unveils Proportional-Party List – Civil Georgia
WEBOn October 1, Strength in Unity (Dzala Ertobashia) – the election bloc led by the United National Movement, former ruling party of Georgia, presented a complete proportional-party list of 177 MP candidates for the October 31 parliamentary elections. Together with the UNM, the Strength in Unity bloc includes four other opposition parties – Republican Party, Movement – State for People ...
COVID Georgia Live Blog: Wrapped Up After Two Years
WEBAfter 780 days of daily updates, Civil Georgia ends the COVID-19 live blog, first published on March 15, 2020. Our decision stems from the government stopping the daily COVID updates, and switching to weekly releases instead. Currently, most of the measures to contain the virus have been lifted, with face-mask requirements in place only for the ...