In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who are furious about the government’s position on Europe.
Tag: Georgia (Georgian Republic)
What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.
Protesters in Tbilisi Clash With Georgian Police
The government’s decision to suspend its bid for European Union membership has driven thousands of protesters into the streets.
Protests Erupt in Georgia as It Pulls Back From Pro-Western Path
Thousands of people took to the streets after the government said it had suspended talks on joining the European Union.
Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West
Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.
Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic
The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, won re-election on Sunday against a rival candidate she had denounced as “Moscow’s man.”
Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic
The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, won re-election on Sunday against a rival candidate she had denounced as “Moscow’s man.”
In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election
The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.
Republic of Georgia Election
The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not appear in Parliament.
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.