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Rave, resist, repeat: Georgia’s renowned techno scene fights for survival in pro-EU protests

Dec 30, 2024 | oc-media.org | Victor Swezey

As the sun set over Tbilisi’s Marjanishvili Square on 13 December, the intersection filled with leather-clad DJs, promoters, and longtime techno fans. Yet these representatives of Georgia’s renowned electronic music scene had not gathered to party. They were there to protest.
Georgia's symphony of protest

Dec 10, 2024 | theneweuropean.co.uk | Victor Swezey

The uprising that has engulfed Tbilisi’s central Rustaveli Avenue each night for the past week does not have a leader, an organising committee, or even a name. But it’s not chaos. It unfolds each night in a fine balance between popular anger and state violence.
The Georgian government versus the people

Dec 3, 2024 | theneweuropean.co.uk | Victor Swezey

I made the trek to Georgia’s parliament, not knowing I was about to watch weeks of despair transform into rage. Earlier that day, the ruling Georgian Dream party – led by billionaire oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili – had looked secure in its hold on power. A month had passed since Georgia’s parliamentary elections, which the party had won with 54% of the vote amid allegations of widespread fraud. In the aftermath, I had gone to the protests organised by the bickering, widely unpopular opposition.
Fossil fuel deals raise alarms at Azerbaijan’s COP29 summit

Nov 21, 2024 | oc-media.org | Victor Swezey

00:00 / 00:00 Since being chosen to host the UN’s annual climate summit last year, the oil-rich country has provoked concern among observers and activists over potential conflicts of interest. As details emerge of Azerbaijan’s attempts to use COP29 to promote its oil and gas industries, some worry the legitimacy of the conference could be at risk.
Canada launches $2-billion public-private finance platform for developing countries at COP29

Nov 12, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com | Victor Swezey
Azerbaijan and Georgia discuss establishing a green energy pipeline to Europe at COP29

Nov 12, 2024 | oc-media.org | Victor Swezey

Energy officials from Azerbaijan and Georgia have held talks with their Hungarian and Romanian counterparts regarding a green energy pipeline connecting the South Caucasus and the EU. However, the project faces delays due to a lack of certainty over funding.
COP29 faces credibility challenge as climate summit begins in Baku

Nov 10, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com | Victor Swezey
Update From Tbilisi on the Contested Georgian Parliamentary Election Results

Oct 28, 2024 | kyivpost.com | Charles Gorrivan |Victor Swezey

A Georgian election conducted in the shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine has descended into a political crisis amid reports of vote-rigging and accusations of Kremlin interference. The ruling Georgian Dream party won a parliamentary majority in a contested vote on Saturday, which international observers and opposition parties said was rife with intimidation and fraud. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.
Georgia election 'stolen by Putin's puppet government'

Oct 27, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Victor Swezey |Charles Gorrivan

Bidzina Ivanishvili hails Georgian dream’s victory Credit: Giorgi Arjevandze/AFP via Getty Images Vladimir Putin was accused of helping steal power in Georgia via the backdoor after elections marred by vote buying, ballot stuffing and violence. It is the second time in a week that Russia is said to have had a hand in meddling with a vote in a Western-leaning state after Moldova’s EU election was heavily skewed. Various international observers raised concerns of widespread irregularities in...
Georgia election ‘stolen by Putin’s puppet government’

Oct 27, 2024 | msn.com | Victor Swezey |Charles Gorrivan

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