Georgia (country)
Some of the key events about Georgia (country)
- 301Christianity was adopted as the state religion of Georgia
- 1008Construction of Bagrati Cathedral began, now a UNESCO World Heritage site
- 1106The Golden Age of Georgia began, marked by political and cultural achievements
- 1801The Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti was annexed by the Russian Empire, ending Georgia's independence
- 1918Georgia declared independence from the Russian Empire
- 1921The Red Army invaded Georgia, leading to its incorporation into the Soviet Union
- 1989Soviet troops violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Tbilisi, resulting in 20 deaths
- 1991Georgia regained independence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union
- 1991A military coup ousted the first democratically elected president of Georgia
- 1992Civil war broke out in Georgia, leading to significant loss of life and displacement
- 1993Abkhazia declared independence from Georgia, resulting in a violent conflict
- 1999Georgia joined the Council of Europe, promoting human rights and democracy
- 2006The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline opened, boosting Georgia's economic importance
- 2008The Russo-Georgian War led to the loss of control over South Ossetia and parts of Abkhazia
- 2010Tbilisi's Old Town was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List
- 2011Police violently dispersed anti-government protesters in Tbilisi, injuring dozens
- 2014Georgia signed an Association Agreement with the European Union
- 2019Protests erupted in Tbilisi over the presence of a Russian lawmaker in parliament, leading to violent clashes
- 2021Political crisis deepened as opposition boycotted parliament and protested alleged election fraud
- 2022Georgia was granted EU candidate status, moving closer to European integration
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Georgia's path to EU hits roadblock as hundreds face arrest in Tbilisi
EU plans first-ever penalties against digital attacks from Russia and others
Georgian courts lock up opposition figures as EU-related protests heat up
Georgia's pro-EU movement puts country at crossroads with Russia
Georgian streets fill with protesters after government's shocking EU decision
Georgian opposition chief's dramatic arrest sparks new wave of pro-EU street action
Georgia's streets fill up as government hits pause on European dreams
Georgia's top rights defender exposes shocking police actions during EU protests
Georgia's path to Europe hits unexpected roadblock as mass protests sweep nation
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Georgia's path to Europe hits roadblock as thousands flood streets in protest
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Georgia's night of chaos: Mass arrests shake Tbilisi streets
Georgia puts EU dreams on hold as street protests erupt in Tbilisi
Female leaders take stand as democracy faces new threats in Eastern Europe
Women leaders take on powerful fight against rising global control systems
Abkhazia's top official steps down as property deal sparks public outrage
Breaking news: Mass protests shake Abkhazia over controversial property deal
Georgian politics takes unexpected turn as border tensions rise with Russia
Hidden danger: Small Georgian village shows how Russia gains control without war
Thousands flood Tbilisi streets as election results trigger major protests
US polling firms find strange numbers in Georgian election data
Hungarian-Swedish tension rises after Orban's controversial Georgia trip
Georgia's election results spark major dispute between president and ruling party
North Korean soldiers show up in Russia while global tensions rise
Hungarian leader ignores EU criticism while supporting Georgian elections
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Georgia's ruling party claims victory while thousands fill Tbilisi streets
Georgia's path to EU hits roadblock as hundreds face arrest in Tbilisi
Mass-arrests sweep through Georgiaʼs capital during pro-EU demonstrations that started last winter. Over 400 people detained while masked groups target opposition members and journalists in series of attacks
EU plans first-ever penalties against digital attacks from Russia and others
European Union prepares to hit back at cyber-attacks and election meddling with new sanctions package. Brussels aims to punish 19 targets from various countries for undermining EU stability
Georgian courts lock up opposition figures as EU-related protests heat up
Georgian authorities detained two well-known opposition leaders during pro-EU demonstrations this week. Eight more activists face serious charges‚ while protests against frozen EU talks continue
Georgia's pro-EU movement puts country at crossroads with Russia
Mass-protests sweep Georgia after government blocks EU membership plans and uses force against citizens. High-ranking officials resign while President joins street demonstrations in support of EU path
Georgian streets fill with protesters after government's shocking EU decision
Mass protests sweep Georgia after government blocks EU membership plans and uses force against demonstrators. People from all walks-of-life join street rallies against pro-russian policies
Georgian opposition chief's dramatic arrest sparks new wave of pro-EU street action
Police detained key opposition figure in Tbilisi during week-long demonstrations against halted EU talks. Mass arrests and protests highlight growing divide between government and pro-European movement
Georgia's streets fill up as government hits pause on European dreams
Mass protests shake Georgia after government stops EU membership process. Thousands join week-long demonstrations showing their pro-European stance‚ while opposition gains new momentum
Georgia's top rights defender exposes shocking police actions during EU protests
Georgiaʼs ombudsman found proof of police brutality during mass-protests after government stopped EU talks. Streets filled with angry citizens for almost a week as international community watches closely
Georgia's path to Europe hits unexpected roadblock as mass protests sweep nation
Mass protests shake Georgia after government halts EU membership plans and faces election fraud claims. Civil servants resign while security forces face tough choices in this fast-moving political stand-off
Breaking news: Major city falls as Middle East conflict map changes again
Syrian rebel group takes control of strategic city while government forces prepare counter-attack. International community watches closely as power balance shifts in long-running middle-eastern conflict
Breaking news: Major city falls in Syria as global tensions rise in three hotspots
Three world-changing events shook different regions this week: a surprising city capture in Syria‚ political upheaval in Georgia‚ and new tech restrictions between global powers.
Georgia's path to Europe hits roadblock as thousands flood streets in protest
Mass protests sweep Georgia after government puts EU membership on hold until 2028. Civil servants quit jobs while president joins street demonstrations against ruling partyʼs decision
Georgian streets fill up as government hits pause on European dreams
Mass-protests sweep Georgia after government stops EU membership talks. Civil servants quit jobs while president **Salome Zourabichvili** teams up with protesters against ruling partys decision
Georgia's political storm: How EU dreams turned into street protests
Georgiaʼs ruling party halted its EU membership process causing nationwide protests. Government institutions show cracks as president **Salome Zourabichvili** leads opposition against controversial parliament decisions
Georgia's night of chaos: Mass arrests shake Tbilisi streets
Police detained over hundred pro-EU protesters in Georgiaʼs capital during night-time demonstrations. Citizens showed strong disapproval of governments decision to pause European Union membership talks
Georgia puts EU dreams on hold as street protests erupt in Tbilisi
Georgiaʼs ruling party blocks EU membership talks and rejects financial support for next four years. Street clashes break-out in Tbilisi as people show their anger against pro-russian moves
Female leaders take stand as democracy faces new threats in Eastern Europe
Women worldwide step up to protect democratic values while facing strong opposition from authoritarian forces. US security experts now re-think their approach to womenʼs role in maintaining global stability
Women leaders take on powerful fight against rising global control systems
From Georgia to Moldova female leaders stand against rising power grabs while US security experts often skip gender aspects. Global womens groups show early signs of democratic health decline in many regions
Abkhazia's top official steps down as property deal sparks public outrage
Abkhazian leader **Aslan Bzhania** left his post after mass protests against Russian property market expansion deal. Opposition groups took control of government buildings leading to early election plans
Breaking news: Mass protests shake Abkhazia over controversial property deal
Protesters break-into government buildings in Abkhaziaʼs capital due to disputed Russian investment agreement. Local opposition leaders take control of parliament while demanding leadership change
Georgian politics takes unexpected turn as border tensions rise with Russia
Near the Russian-controlled border a local activist watches over growing military presence. Recent disputed elections in Georgia raise questions about the nations future path towards Moscow
Hidden danger: Small Georgian village shows how Russia gains control without war
A Georgian activist tracks Russian military movements near his village while the country faces political changes after disputed elections. Growing Moscow influence raises questions about Georgias future path
Thousands flood Tbilisi streets as election results trigger major protests
Mass demonstrations hit Georgiaʼs capital after recent parliamentary vote shows unexpected results. Pro-Russian partyʼs victory faces strong opposition from protesters and international poll-watchers
US polling firms find strange numbers in Georgian election data
Two American polling companies point out weird math in Georgian election results that gave victory to the ruling party. Opposition groups plan street demos while state starts checking fraud claims
Hungarian-Swedish tension rises after Orban's controversial Georgia trip
Hungarian officials called in Swedenʼs ambassador following sharp comments about **Viktor Orbanʼs** Georgia visit. Swedish leader suggested Orbanʼs stance on Georgian elections aligned with Moscowʼs interests
Georgia's election results spark major dispute between president and ruling party
Georgian prosecutors opened probe into last weeks parliamentary election after opposition claimed vote count fraud. President Zourabichvili summoned to testify while ruling party defends its victory
North Korean soldiers show up in Russia while global tensions rise
NATO spots North Korean troops in Russiaʼs Kursk area‚ marking new phase in Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile Hezbollah picks new chief after Israelʼs strike‚ and Georgia faces post-election turmoil
Hungarian leader ignores EU criticism while supporting Georgian elections
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban made an unexpected trip to Georgia despite EU ministers disapproval. His visit came right after disputed local elections which caused street protests in Tbilisi
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Japanese government faces major shake-up after ruling party loses parliament majority in snap election. Political uncertainty affects markets while opposition parties look to form new alliances
Georgia's ruling party claims victory while thousands fill Tbilisi streets
Mass protests shake Georgiaʼs capital after weekend parliamentary elections show ruling party winning 54% of votes. International observers point to voting problems while opposition parties reject poll results