Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
Protesters rallied in Georgia’s capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday and there were signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.
Georgian PM dismisses US condemnation of violence against protesters
TBILISI (Reuters) -Facing condemnation from the United States and defiance from his own president, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze praised police on Sunday for cracking down on protesters who he said were acting on foreign orders to undermine the state.
Protesters Clash With Police After Georgia Puts E.U. Accession on Hold
Thousands demonstrated in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the country said it had suspended its bid to join the European Union for four years. The police used tear gas and water cannons on protesters outside the Parliament building.
Georgia Protesters, Police Clash as President Vows to Stay
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili vowed to defy the ruling party’s plan to replace her as riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters during a second night of demonstrations in the capital.
Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks
Police chase and beat protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, amid anger over the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Police and Protesters Clash in Georgian Capital
The government’s decision to suspend its bid for European Union membership has driven thousands of protesters onto the streets.
Georgia’s pro-Western president slams country’s ‘illegitimate’ parliament after failed vote to join EU sparks mass protests
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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, ...
Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail
Georgia’s prime minister says the country will suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in view of what he ...
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.
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 PM Rules Out Re-run Of Contested Vote
Georgia's Prime Minister on Sunday ruled out new parliamentary elections amid a post-election crisis that has seen his ...
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Tens of thousands rally in Georgia as PM rebuffs calls for new election
Tens of thousands in Georgia on Sunday took part in a fourth straight day of protests against a government decision to shelve ...
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze says president must vacate office
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that President Salome Zourabichvili must step down at the end of her term ...
Zourabichvili says she'll remain Georgian president until legitimate parliament elected
An illegitimate parliament will not be able to elect a new head of state, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said.
Georgian president calls government illegitimate, PM says opposition plots revolution
By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) -Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili called the government illegitimate on Saturday and ...