Tbilisi

Sport

Tbilisi Welcomes the World Judo Tour in Spectacular Fashion

The World Judo Tour returns to Tbilisi with an exciting opening day. Tugce Beder dominates at -48kg, Izhak Ashpiz claims his first Grand Slam gold, and Blandine Pont shines. Nurkanat Serikbayev snatches victory late, while Timna Nelson Levy secures gold.

20 March 2026

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13 January 2026

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Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests

Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration.

7 January 2026

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Protesters in Tblisi call for fair elections and European future

A march titled “Until the End, Until Victory” was held in Tbilisi on 26 October, beginning in Republic Square and moving toward the Parliament.

27 October 2025

Georgia

Georgia protests met with heavy police response after election boycott

Tens of thousands rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Saturday to protest the policies of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

5 October 2025

Europe News

Georgia heads to municipal elections amid partial opposition boycott

Georgia is set to hold local elections on Saturday amid a boycott by eight opposition parties. Others are participating, highlighting divisions within the opposition.

3 October 2025

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Clashes in Tbilisi as ruling party supporters target opposition rally

Several people were injured in Tbilisi on Monday after supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party attacked opposition activists outside the election headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

9 September 2025

Europe News

Georgia jails opposition figures as authorities ramp up crackdown

Anti-government protests continue daily in central Tbilisi with demonstrators accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of being pro-Russia and derailing the country’s efforts to join the EU.

24 June 2025

Europe News

Georgia arrests second opposition figure as pro-EU protests continue

Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process.

30 May 2025

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Mass protests in Tbilisi demand new elections and release of prisoners

Opposition groups and civil society organisations staged a protest rally in front of the Georgian Parliament building on March 31, symbolically choosing Georgia’s Independence Restoration Day.

1 April 2025

Sport

Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam

The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell short, but the home team secured multiple medals in a spectacular finale.

23 March 2025

Sport

Georgian Stars Shine on Day 2 of Tbilisi Grand Slam

The second day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo action. Lasha Shavdatuashvili electrified the home crowd with gold at -73kg, while Canada’s Beauchemin-Pinard, Hungary’s Ozbas, and Turkey’s Albayrak also claimed titles.

22 March 2025

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: Drama, Glory & Georgian Gold in Tbilisi

The 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam kicked off with electrifying judo action. Mongolia’s Ganbaatar Narantsetseg, France’s Luka Mkheidze, and Amandine Buchard shone, but the night belonged to Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani, who staged a thrilling comeback to secure the host nation’s first gold.

21 March 2025

Europe News

Workers participating in nationwide strike assaulted in Tbilisi

Workers participating in a three-hour general strike called by opponents of the Georgian government were attacked in the street, reportedly by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

16 January 2025

Europe News

Tens of Thousands protest in Tbilisi for a 34th consecutive day

Tens of thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament building in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday for the 34th consecutive day. Anti-government protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced a suspension in the country’s EU-bid a month ago.

1 January 2025

Europe News

Germany, France and Poland condemn police violence in Georgia

The foreign ministers demanded that 'fundamental rights, including freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, must be upheld and protected as per Georgia's constitution'.

7 December 2024