Georgia’s ‘Russian Law’ passes final reading
Another milestone for a controversial bill has sparked massive protests in Georgia. Demonstrators argue that the law will stifle freedom of speech.…
Is Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ bill a threat to its EU dream?
A new law targeting media organizations and foreign-funded NGOs has passed its third and final reading in Georgia's parliament. Critics fear it will derail Georgia's course toward European Union membership and move…
‘Russian law’ in Georgia sparks concern among independent media
A new bill in Georgia requires media, nongovernmental organisations and other nonprofit groups to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20 percent of their…
Georgia approves ‘foreign agents’ bill despite mass protests: Back to Russia’s orbit?
Another showdown in the country that launched the so-called coloured revolutions. Georgia’s parliament has shrugged off some of the biggest protests in its post-Soviet history by approving a “foreign agents” bill that…
Protesters in Georgia defy government arrest warning
Police in Tbilisi have arrested at least 20 people during demonstrations against a controversial new law. It's feared the so-called "foreign influence" bill — modeled after a similar Russian law — will…
Protests erupt as Georgia moves forward with Russian-style ‘foreign agents’ bill
For almost a month now, tens of thousands of Georgians, particularly young people, have been protesting a controversial bill on “foreign agents”. Inspired by Russia's 2012 law, the new legislation will require…
Georgia advances passage of divisive ‘Russian law’
Irakli Kobakhidze rejected US and EU criticism of the controversial bill saying opponents are unwilling to discuss it. Thousands of Georgians took part in fresh protests against the proposed legislation.…
UN urges Georgia to withdraw ‘foreign influence’ bill
The controversial bill has attracted wide criticism and led to daily protests in the capital, Tbilisi. The EU said the move could hurt Georgia's prospects of one day joining the 27-member bloc.…
Georgia’s next election will be referendum for or against Europe: President Zourabichvili
Georgia has erupted in protest once again, as the ruling Georgian Dream party pursues a "foreign agents" bill in parliament – something that has left a question mark hanging over the country’s…
Dozens held after latest protests and violence in Georgia
Georgians continue to take to the streets to demonstrate against draft legislation that they say would infringe on their rights and lessen the chances of Georgia being able to join the EU.…
Dozens held after latest protests and violence in Georgia
Georgia's Interior Ministry said 63 people were detained and six police officers injured in the latest night of protests against a controversial draft law.…