Georgia
Georgia quits PACE over demand for new elections
Georgia’s parliament speaker accused PACE of "blackmail" after members voted to demand a rerun of the contested October 2024 general election and the release of all political prisoners.
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
European Council suspends visa-free regime for Georgian officials and diplomats
Suspension follows "violet repression" against peaceful protesters, politicians and independent media by the Georgian authorities.
Detained Georgian journalist's life at risk after 16-day hunger strike
Veteran Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli has been refusing food in pre-trial detention since her arrest on January 12.
Protesters in rural Georgia aim to sap the security forces’ strength
Even small regional demonstrations may prove crucial in preventing police reinforcements being sent to Tbilisi.
Tbilisi actors breathe new life into Georgia’s resistance movement
The Vaso Abashidze Theatre in Tbilisi staged a powerful protest performance on the 57th consecutive day of Georgia’s anti-government, pro-EU protests.
Are Georgia and Serbia heading for coloured revolutions?
As protests swell in Georgia and Serbia, the critical question is whether demonstrators will force change or prove ineffective against their deeply entrenched ruling elites.
Georgians celebrate US friendship in Tbilisi while former president Zourabichvili attends Trump inauguration
As Donald Trump was inaugurated as 47th president of the United States, thousands in Tbilisi joined a huge US-Georgia Friendship march, rallying for stronger ties between the two countries.
Two abducted in central Tbilisi following ‘anti-mask law’ protest
Two young men were forced into an unmarked car by unidentified men amid a recent intensification of police repression against peaceful protesters in Georgia.
Thousands of Georgians walk out of work in three-hour "warning" strike
Employees and employers across Georgia participated in a three-hour strike to demand new elections.
Georgians still resisting: the view from Rustaveli
The next few days could be critical, as Georgian Dream looks set on upping the level of police repression and protesters gear up for a renewed wave of high intensity, engaged resistance.
Georgian Dream MPs attack Georgian citizen in Abu Dhabi restaurant
Politicians throw food and punch fellow Georgian after he called them “Russian slaves”.
NEO: Why pick-up points for online orders are gaining popularity vs. home delivery
The share of European consumers preferring home delivery for online orders dropped from 73% to 64% over the past year, according to a Last Mile Experts study.
Georgia’s once vibrant theatres fall silent
Actors, comedians and theatre workers are on strike in solidarity with activists arrested during the ongoing wave of protests in Georgia.
Public outrage in Tbilisi mars judges' New Year celebrations, several arrests made
Demonstrators gathered outside the Babilo restaurant where a group of judges, including those overseeing the cases of arrested pro-EU protesters, were attending a festive party.
Opposition leaders and media outlet CEO arrested at tense weekend protests in Batumi
High-profile arrests were made during anti-government demonstrations in Georgia’s Batumi on the nights of January 11 and 12, in a renewed wave of police repression.
Abkhazia in deep crisis
With Abkhaz society dead-set against a controversial investment law and the statelet's patron Russia seemingly insistent on it passing, it’s unclear what possible way there is out of the crisis.
OUTLOOK: Caucasus 2025
What is in store for the Caucasus countries in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Caucasus 2025.
EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies
Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.
Georgian Dream lashes out at “Global War Party” and “deep state” networks
Georgian ruling party's extensive statement doubles down on old conspiracy theories whilst also throwing up some alarming new ones.