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Crackdown begins on Georgia's anti-government protesters

Dec 4, 2024 | msn.com | Ivor Bennett |In Georgia

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Georgia: Crackdown begins on anti-government protesters

Dec 4, 2024 | mkfm.com | Ivor Bennett |In Georgia

Police launched multiple raids on opposition party offices, with one leader reportedly detained and beaten unconscious. In footage shared by the Coalition for Change party, its leader Nika Gvaramia can be seen arguing with officers. Tensions are high. All of a sudden, things turn violent and the politician disappears under a mass of masked men. We are unable to independently verify whether he was beaten or not. But he doesn't appear to be moving when his body is carried away by police.
Gasoline platts price for Georgia soared by 5% - what are the reasons?

Nov 13, 2024 | commersant.ge | In Georgia

In Georgia, gasoline platts price has soared by 5% in the last one month, diesel price - by 2%. In particular, according to the State Procurement Agency, in October the arithmetic average of gasoline platts pricewas set at $727.08 (in September - $695.05), for Eurodiesel - $674.64 (in September - $663.71). Thus, the gasoline cost increased by $32.03, diesel fuel - by $10.93.
In Georgia, some voters balanced EU hopes with the fear of war with Russia

Oct 30, 2024 | investing.com | In Georgia

By Lucy Papachristou and Felix LightTBILISI (Reuters) - For some Georgians who supported the ruling Georgian Dream party in Saturday's disputed parliamentary election, the aspiration to go West towards the European Union had to be balanced by the brutal reality of the need to keep the peace with Russia. The opposition and foreign observers had cast the election as a watershed moment that would decide if Georgia moves closer to Europe or leans back towards Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
Georgia’s LGBT Community Faces Stark Choices

Oct 24, 2024 | iwpr.net | In Georgia

Levan, a 38-year-old transgender man, began transitioning four years ago and is currently undergoing hormone therapy. He has grown a beard and is satisfied with the results. On September 17, the Georgian parliament voted through a law that significantly restricts the rights of LGBTI individuals. That same day, Levan posted on social media that he urgently needed to find more money and was starting work as a courier to save up for a ticket to Europe.
In Georgia The Winner In The Presidential Race May Be Determined By Who Doesnt Vote

Oct 22, 2024 | theafrica.co.za | In Georgia

As America hurtles towards the 2024 election, the road to the presidency passes through Georgia, one of the seven battleground states considered vital to the fortunes of anyone who wants to win the White House. Georgia also is one of the few southern states considered up for grabs, having gone to President Joe Biden in 2020 after a run of six-straight wins there by Republican presidential candidates.
By hook or by bike, car, boat and kayak: elusive Vermont robbery suspect caught

Sep 7, 2023 | theguardian.com | In Georgia

A Vermont armed robbery suspect who police say eluded capture in the past week in a vehicle, on a stolen bike, on foot and in a stolen sailboat was arrested on Thursday after he was spotted in a kayak on a river, authorities said. Eric Edson, 52, was wanted on accusations of a robbery of a store in Burlington on 24 August, impeding and assaulting two police officers and the theft of a sailboat and vehicles, police said.
3/25 Dear Abby

Mar 25, 2023 | eastoregonian.com | In Georgia

Dear Abby: My daughter, “Maddie,” 34, just left what I thought was a great marriage. After only five years, she cheated on her husband, “Glenn.” Their 6-year-old son is crushed. I know there are two sides to every story, but our entire family loves Glenn. He’s a hard worker, but quiet and kind of a homebody. I think poor communication and lack of excitement were her issues with him.
Dear Abby: Woman destroys marriage and attempts to move on

Mar 25, 2023 | wvgazettemail.com | In Georgia

Dear Abby: My daughter, “Maddie,” 34, just left what I thought was a great marriage. After only five years, she cheated on her husband, “Glenn.” Their 6-year-old son is crushed. I know there are two sides to every story, but our entire family loves Glenn. He’s a hard worker, but quiet and kind of a homebody. I think poor communication and lack of excitement were her issues with him.
Controversial draft law on foreign agents withdrawn from parliament in Georgia, sparking street protests

Mar 9, 2023 | weeklyblitz.net | In Georgia

March 9 - BLiTZ. According to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/17222325">TASS</a>, the ruling party "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia" decided to withdraw the draft law on foreign agents from the Georgian Parliament. It should be noted that the introduction of this law into the parliament caused protests in Georgia. Oppositionists began to express dissatisfaction, and they brought the people to the streets.