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Georgian president summoned by prosecutors
Salome Zourabichvili accused of making allegations that have damaged the reputation of the election watchdog.
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip
Country’s farmers being undercut by Russia.
International calls for independent investigation into Georgian election grow
As Georgian Dream celebrates its victory, the opposition denies the legitimacy of the elections, with observer organisations describing large-scale rigging and calling for the annulment of official results.
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Defying EU, Hungarian PM Orban hails results of disputed Georgia election in Tbilisi
Orban has long been opposed to the EU’s mainstream and maintained close ties with Russia, despite the latter’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Thousands flood on to streets of Tbilisi to protest against elections “fixed by Moscow”
President tells crowd that ruling party “stole your vote”. Hungary’s PM Orban, who arrived to congratulate Georgian Dream on their “victory”, booed when seen outside hotel.
Top Western politicians criticise conduct of Georgian election
But Hungarian PM Orban undermines EU position with warm endorsement of Georgian Dream victory.
Data analysis backs up claims of fraud in Georgian election
Deviations in voting patterns, particularly in rural areas, indicate irregularities in the election that returned Georgian Dream for another term.
President says Georgian election was targeted by Russian ‘special operation’
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili calls general election that delivered victory to Georgian Dream a “total falsification”.
Georgian election results “are nothing to do with reality”, opposition leaders say
Georgia’s pro-Western opposition say they do not recognise Georgian Dream's claim of victory in crucial parliamentary elections, citing large-scale voter fraud.
Opposition to launch protests over “stolen” general election in Georgia
With over 99% of the votes counted, results show a resounding victory for ruling Georgian Dream party.
Tensions in Tbilisi as both Georgian Dream and opposition claim victory in watershed elections
With 70% of vote counted, election commission gives ruling party chunky lead, but opponents point to some exit poll data saying it is heading for defeat.
Exit polls indicate strong performance by opposition in Georgian general election
Two out of three exit polls indicate the combined opposition tally in the general election is ahead of ruling Georgian Dream’s share of the vote.
Clashes between party activists and attacks on journalists reported during Georgia election
Public Defender’s Office and Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association report multiple incidents on polling day.
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Iranian, Armenian leaders discuss bilateral ties in BRICS meeting
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on October 24, on the sidelines of his Russia visit, to discuss expanding bilateral and regional cooperation.
Georgians march in pro-EU rally days before watershed elections
Georgia's pro-Western opposition frame the upcoming general election as a referendum on the country's future in the EU.
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Russia turns to Kazakh airlines to help keep domestic aviation in sky
With Russian civilian air fleet thinning out in face of sanctions, Moscow exploring whether southern neighbour could lay on flights.
Kazakhstan has no plans to join BRICS, says Astana
Position not likely to change in foreseeable future, president’s spokesman makes clear ahead of 16th summit of Putin-backed group in Russia.
Azeri investor reiterates claims over Moldova’s sole sea port
Long-drawn-out legal procedures may hinder the expansion of a port that Moldova urgently need to develop.
Aggressive “furry movement” teens made up as cats and dogs face crackdown in Uzbekistan
“Quadrobers” crawl on all fours, meowing, purring, barking and howling, requesting pats, strokes and chin tickles from passersby. But it’s not all innocent, it seems.
Tajikistan’s “radioactive” city Istiqlol set for decontamination work 75 years after role in first Soviet atomic bomb
Reporter who visited immediately complained of headaches and a burning throat in locality plagued by uranium waste sites.