Police and protesters clash in Tbilisi after PM suspends Georgia's EU bid
Georgia has suspended its bid to join the European Union, prompting thousands of protesters to take to the streets, where they clashed with police in the capital of Tbilisi.
Georgian protesters and police clash after prime minister suspends talks on joining the EU
Police and protesters have clashed in Georgia after the country’s ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028.
Georgia postpones EU membership bid until 2028
Georgia has postponed its bid to join the EU after the European Parliament voted to reject the results of the country's recent election. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the bloc of "blackmail" and said his government would drop its pursuit of membership "until the end of 2028".
Thousands protest after Georgia's suspension of EU accession talks
Demonstrators took to the streets on Thursday to protest a decision by the Georgian government earlier in the day to suspend accession talks with the European Union until the end of 2028. In Tbilisi,
Massive Protests In Georgia After PM's Pro-Putin Move; Kobakhidze Hits Brakes On EU Bid
Georgia has descended into chaos following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to delay the country's European Union accession bid. Thousands of protesters rallied in Tbilisi and other cities,
Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail
Georgia’s prime minister says the country will suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in view of what he described as “blackmail and manipulation” from some EU politicians.
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Citing 'Blackmail' Amid Election Controversy
The European Parliament condemned the election results as "neither free nor fair" and blamed the ruling party for Georgia's continued democratic backsliding. In a resolution, lawmakers called for a rerun under international oversight and urged the EU to impose sanctions and limit formal engagement with Georgia's government.
Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid
Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay pursuing European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of ‘blackmail’
The statement by the prime minister came hours after he was reappointed to the job by members of the governing Georgian Dream party after its disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament.
Georgia Says It Will Not Enter EU Membership Talks Until 2028, in Snub to Brussels
Georgia's ruling party said on Thursday that the country would suspend talks on European Union accession until 2028, while also refusing budgetary grants from Brussels, after what it said was a "cascade of insults" by the bloc.
Police fire tear gas at Georgia protesters after PM delays EU bid
Georgian riot police on Friday deployed tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay asking for European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.
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