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Articles with tag "Georgia"
Ukraine Evacuates 43 Deportees Held on Russian-Georgian Border
At least 56 Ukrainians, mostly prisoners who completed their sentences and were subsequently ordered to leave Russia, were being held in a basement facility...
Chechen Woman Who Fled Abusive Family Briefly Detained in Georgia, Activists Say
Laura Avtorkhanova had been living in a shelter in Tbilisi after escaping what activists described as an abusive and controlling household.
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Bank of Georgia Restricts Luxury Spending for Russian Cardholders
Visa and Mastercard transactions over $300, 300 euros or 300 British pounds are now restricted at “certain” luxury retailers abroad.
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Zurab Tsereteli, Sculptor of Grand Monuments and Putin Admirer, Dies at 91
Born and trained in Tbilisi, Tsereteli rose to prominence in the 1960s, designing resort complexes in Soviet Georgia.
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Georgian Officials Reject Russia’s Offer to Restore Ties Without Settling Territorial Dispute
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister had said Moscow was open to restoring relations if Georgia drops its claims to Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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Georgian Police Arrest Russian Citizen During Anti-Government Protest
Law enforcement authorities accused the Russian, identified only by the initials D.K., of damaging a police vehicle in Tbilisi.
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News Analysis
Russia’s Fingerprints Seen in Elections Across Eastern Europe
Experts say these incidents are part of the Kremlin’s broader strategy to sow distrust and sway elections in what it considers to be its sphere of influence...
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Pro-Russian Candidate Declared Winner in Abkhazia’s Presidential Race
Badra Gunba, the former vice president and acting leader of Abkhazia, took home 54.73% of the votes in the second round on Saturday.
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Feature
‘You Can't Trust Putin’: Chechens, Georgians and Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine Warn of Russian Betrayal
As the U.S. seeks an end to the war in Ukraine, fighters whose homelands suffered from Russian expansion believe that Moscow will never stop.
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Feature
Their Leader Ousted By Mass Protests, Abkhazians Vote to Decide Ties With Russia
In the Georgian breakaway region, protests over a proposed Russian investment deal forced the president to step down. Now, the biggest prize for many locals...
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What's Next for Georgia's Economy Amid Pro-EU Protests and Government's Drift From the West?
Georgia's fragmented political landscape mirrors its complicated economic situation.
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Abkhazia Expands Power Cuts
The increase in power cuts comes as Russia has been delivering “humanitarian” energy to the region.
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Abkhaz Lawmaker Gunned Down Outside Parliament Building
The shooting could be connected to a Wednesday debate on cryptocurrency mining, which led to an argument between deputies.
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Georgia Ruling Party Installs Loyalist President Amid Constitutional Crisis
Georgia's ruling party on Saturday installed a loyalist as president in a controversial election process, amid a deepening constitutional crisis and weeks...
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Georgian PM Vows to ‘Eradicate’ Opposition Amid Pro-EU Protests
Prime Minister Kobakhidze’s comments come as nightly protests in Tbilisi are set to enter their second week.
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Feature
Caught in Riots, Georgia’s Protesters Say They Must Choose Between Europe and Russia
For pro-EU Georgians — including those who left Russia after the invasion of Ukraine — the prospect of creeping Kremlin influence is a serious concern...
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Georgian PM Vows Retribution for Protests as Court Rejects Bid to Annul Vote
Thousands took to the streets against the ruling Georgian Dream party in a fifth straight night of protests, with more demonstrations planned on Tuesday...
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Kremlin Says Georgian Government Trying to ‘Stabilize’ Situation
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had no intention of interfering in Georgia.
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Tens of Thousands Rally in Georgia as PM Rebuffs Calls for New Election
Thousands waving European and Georgian flags gathered outside parliament Sunday evening, with some banging on the metal door blocking its entrance.
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Georgian Police Stage New Crackdown on Pro-EU Protesters
Thousands took to the streets for a second day to protest the government putting off EU membership talks.
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