Tag: Georgia
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Attacking Malta U21 show spirit but fall to defeat away to Georgia
An attacking display from the Malta U21 National Team did not prove enough to get a win on Tuesday evening, with Georgia emerging victorious thanks to some ruthless finishing. Malta made a quickfire start to the match, putting the pressure on the Georgian backline, and in the second minute, Mattias Ellul received the ball on…
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Protestors in Georgia demand an international investigation over the use of chemical weapons against demonstrators
Yesterday evening, protestors in the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi, blocked central Rustaveli Avenue. Protests are growing once again after the one year anniversary of the protests that broke out since Georgian Dream defrauded elections and declared a false victory. Protestors are now demanding an international investigation after a BBC investigation reported that the chemical…
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Georgian Protests: A Full Year of Daily Resistance
It was a year ago, on November 28, 2024, when, drowned in absolute nihilism after the rigged elections, the Georgian people set their disappointment aside, gathered themselves, and rushed into the streets to protest what was later labeled a constitutional coup. In that moment, they were not thinking about labels at all, they were simply…
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Georgians protest sham local elections: call for the EU and the UK to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili
Up to 20,000 people filled the streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, last night to protest against what they described as sham local elections, nearly a year after the pro-Russian Georgian Dream rigged parliamentary elections to stay in power. Yesterday’s demonstration was one of the largest the country has seen since last year. Protestors opposed the sham elections…
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Malta top group after beating Georgia in U18 European Water Polo Championships
Malta’s U18 men’s water polo team continued their fine run in Oradea by defeating Georgia 13-8, a result that sealed top spot in their group at the European Aquatics U18 Men’s Elite Championships. The Maltese side delivered a confident display, showcasing their depth in attack with ten different players finding the net. Max Lanzon, Sam…
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The strange bid by Bank of Georgia (JSC) for HSBC Malta
Times of Malta has reported that the Bank of Georgia (JSC) has submitted a bid to purchase HSBC Malta but this bid is very strange because I could not find any references or announcements by the banking about expanding into Europe let alone declaring an interest in purchasing a European bank. The bank also seems…
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Georgia falls further into authoritarianism as student protesters are jailed
The Georgian state is currently escalating its clampdown on protesters with severe prison sentences. Georgia is currently governed by the Georgia Dream party which rigged the parliamentary elections last year to remain in power. Protests have been ongoing in the capital city of Tbilisi for 200 days since the fraudulent election, while the government has…
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Malta women claim third consecutive win with impressive Georgia victory
Malta women secured their third consecutive victory in the UEFA Women’s Nations League with a 2-1 win over Georgia on Tuesday, showcasing a commanding attacking performance and composure under pressure. The opening stages of the match were closely contested, with both teams struggling to gain control and exchanging possession frequently. Malta carved out the first…
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Protests in Georgia on the 34th year anniversary of its independence referendum
Yesterday, Georgians held protests in front of Parliament and Rustaveli Avenue whilst also commemorating the the 34th year anniversary of its independence referendum. The previous President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili also address protesters. On March 31 1991, Georgians voted in a referendum on a question that said: “Do you agree or disagree with restoring Georgia’s…
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Georgia’s ruling-party in push to outlaw Opposition parties
Yesterday, Georgia’s ruling party secretary, Mamuka Mdinaradze, announced at a press conference that his party will submit a case to the Constitutional Court to ban the opposition parties of the National Movement from participating in the upcoming local elections. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, which claims to have won a rigged and fraudulent election, argues…
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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili speaks at the European Parliament
Earlier today, the President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili gave a speech at the European Parliament saying that Georgians are currently protesting to get their voice back after the the elections were stolen by the incumbent ruling-party Georgian Dream. The President made a strong statement as she emphasised that Georgians only protest to the current scale…
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Georgian Electoral Commission names Mikhail Kavelashvili as new President: President Salome Zourabichvili won’t step down
The newly appointed President of Georgia Mikhail Kavelashvili has accused his official predecessor President Salome Zourabichvili of causing a constitutional crisis as she refuses to step down. The political opposition and President Salome Zourabichvili are contesting the legitimacy of the incumbent government that is lead by the Georgian Dream which lost the last elections. Protests…
