Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
Fireworks fired at police during Georgia protests
Protesters have been out in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, for a fourth night after the country's bid to join the European Union was put on hold by the ruling party, Georgian Dream. Fireworks were shot towards riot police on the steps of parliament and a water cannon was fired at demonstrators.
Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) -Protesters and police skirmished in Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday, with signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.
What’s happening in Georgia, and why are thousands protesting?
More than 100 were arrested and dozens injured during protests after Georgia’s ruling party said it would suspend talks to join the European Union.
Explained: What’s behind the massive protests in Georgia?
For four nights, Georgia has been rocked by protests against the ruling party’s decision to freeze the European Union accession talks until 2028. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets, accusing the government of democratic backsliding and aligning with Moscow.
US Cuts Strategic Partnership With Georgia As Mass Protests Continue
The ruling party has made the country "more vulnerable to the Kremlin," U.S. State Department spokesman, Matthew Miller, said on Saturday.
Protests escalate in Georgia over suspended EU bid
Massive protests erupted in Georgia over the government’s decision to suspend the country’s bid to join the European Union. Authorities clamped down hard on the demonstrations, prompting condemnation from the US: Police fired tear gas and used water cannons, and more than 40 people were injured on Saturday, officials said.
Protests intensify in Georgia over E.U. bid suspension
Protesters gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Dec. 2, to demonstrate against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Over 40 People Hospitalized in Georgia During Protests Over Suspension of EU Talks
A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union has left 44 people hospitalized
Protest Clashes in Georgia Leave Over 40 People in Hospital After EU Talks Suspended
A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union left 44 people hospitalized, officials said Sunday.
Protests in Georgia leave over 40 hospitalized as EU talks suspended
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas.
More than 200 people detained in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — More than 200 people have been detained after four nights of protests in the Georgian capital ...
Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the ...
Mass protests in Georgia as government put EU accession talks on hold
Protesters gathers across Georgia for the fourth night after police used water cannon yesterday in a crackdown.
Georgian opposition leader arrested after fourth night of protests
TBILISI - Georgian police arrested a prominent opposition leader early on Monday after using water cannon and tear gas to ...
Violent protests continue in Georgia's capital of Tbilisi for fourth straight night after parliament freezes EU accession talks
More than 40 people have been hospitalised in Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi following a fourth straight night of protests ...
Georgia's PM hits back as protests and resignations intensify
After days of demonstrations and public resignations, Georgia's prime minister rejects a call for new elections.