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Georgians protest on the streets of Tbilisi, with one man holding a dog wrapped in the Georgian flag

Georgians protest on the streets of Tbilisi, with one man holding a dog wrapped in the Georgian flag

Georgia's NGOs fear impact of 'foreign influence law'

The law, which has sparked widespread criticism, is expected to target politically active groups and various charities.

Maka Bochorishvili, a woman wearing a lilac busines suit, sits for an interview

Maka Bochorishvili, a woman wearing a lilac busines suit, sits for an interview

Georgian lawmaker defends new 'foreign agent' law

Maka Bochorishvili, a member of Georgia's ruling party, tells DW that the new law isn't an attack on foreign agencies.

Georgian protesters rally against the controversial "foreign influence" bill in Tbilisi

Georgian protesters rally against the controversial "foreign influence" bill in Tbilisi

What's behind Georgia's divisive 'foreign agents' law?

Critics have called the bill a Russian-style threat to free speech and Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union.

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Protesters in Tbilisi with European and Georgian flags

Protesters in Tbilisi with European and Georgian flags

Tbilisi: Protesters clash with police for third night

Tbilisi: Protesters clash with police for third night

Crowds are protesting the Georgian Dream party's announcement that it's suspending accession talks with the EU.

A protestor holding an EU flag bangs the flagpole against a barricade.

A protestor holding an EU flag bangs the flagpole against a barricade.

Uneasy quiet in Georgia after disputed election

Uneasy quiet in Georgia after disputed election

As the new parliament of Georgia was holding its first session, many opposition MPs opted for a boycott.

Members of an election commission count ballots cast in Georgia's 2024 parliamentary elections.

Members of an election commission count ballots cast in Georgia's 2024 parliamentary elections.

Georgia to conduct partial vote recount after election

Georgia to conduct partial vote recount after election

The recount is aimed at dispelling claims of voter fraud. Georgia's opposition rejects the move and wants new elections.

A male supporter of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party looks into the camera from under a large Georgian flag during the party's final campaign rally in Tbilisi on October 23, 2024.

A male supporter of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party looks into the camera from under a large Georgian flag during the party's final campaign rally in Tbilisi on October 23, 2024.

Georgia heads for tense parliamentary election

Georgia heads for tense parliamentary election

Georgia's parliamentary elections pit a pro-EU coalition against the ruling, Russia-leaning Georgian Dream party.

A posting depicting a smear campaign against Georgian politicians and activists

A posting depicting a smear campaign against Georgian politicians and activists

Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Georgia's ruling party has proposed a package of Kremlin-style legislation to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of the governing party Georgian Dream party holding up his hands in celebration

Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of the governing party Georgian Dream party holding up his hands in celebration

The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia

The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia

Who is Bidzina Ivanisvili, the oligarch thought to be behind Georgia's controversial "foreign influence" bill?

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