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Georgians protest on the streets of Tbilisi, with one man holding a dog wrapped in the Georgian flag

Georgians protest on the streets of Tbilisi, with one man holding a dog wrapped in the Georgian flag

Georgia's NGOs fear impact of 'foreign influence law'

The law, which has sparked widespread criticism, is expected to target politically active groups and various charities.

Maka Bochorishvili, a woman wearing a lilac busines suit, sits for an interview

Maka Bochorishvili, a woman wearing a lilac busines suit, sits for an interview

Georgian lawmaker defends new 'foreign agent' law

Maka Bochorishvili, a member of Georgia's ruling party, tells DW that the new law isn't an attack on foreign agencies.

Georgian protesters rally against the controversial "foreign influence" bill in Tbilisi

Georgian protesters rally against the controversial "foreign influence" bill in Tbilisi

What's behind Georgia's divisive 'foreign agents' law?

Critics have called the bill a Russian-style threat to free speech and Georgia's aspirations to join the European Union.

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Members of an election commission count ballots cast in Georgia's 2024 parliamentary elections.

Members of an election commission count ballots cast in Georgia's 2024 parliamentary elections.

Georgia to conduct partial vote recount after election

Georgia to conduct partial vote recount after election

The recount is aimed at dispelling claims of voter fraud. Georgia's opposition rejects the move and wants new elections.

A male supporter of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party looks into the camera from under a large Georgian flag during the party's final campaign rally in Tbilisi on October 23, 2024.

A male supporter of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party looks into the camera from under a large Georgian flag during the party's final campaign rally in Tbilisi on October 23, 2024.

Georgia heads for tense parliamentary election

Georgia heads for tense parliamentary election

Georgia's parliamentary elections pit a pro-EU coalition against the ruling, Russia-leaning Georgian Dream party.

A posting depicting a smear campaign against Georgian politicians and activists

A posting depicting a smear campaign against Georgian politicians and activists

Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Georgia to introduce Kremlin-style anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Georgia's ruling party has proposed a package of Kremlin-style legislation to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of the governing party Georgian Dream party holding up his hands in celebration

Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of the governing party Georgian Dream party holding up his hands in celebration

The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia

The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia

Who is Bidzina Ivanisvili, the oligarch thought to be behind Georgia's controversial "foreign influence" bill?

Demonstrators face law enforcement officers during a protest against the controversial "foreign influence" bill near the parliament in Tbilisi on May 13, 2024.

Demonstrators face law enforcement officers during a protest against the controversial "foreign influence" bill near the parliament in Tbilisi on May 13, 2024.

Protesters in Georgia defy government arrest warning

Protesters in Georgia defy government arrest warning

Police in Tbilisi have arrested at least 20 people during a last stand against a controversial "Russian law."

A view of demonstrators holding a flag of Georgia and placards during a rally outside the Georgian parliament to protest against a controversial "foreign influence" bill

A view of demonstrators holding a flag of Georgia and placards during a rally outside the Georgian parliament to protest against a controversial "foreign influence" bill

Georgia rocked by protests over 'foreign agent' bill

Georgia rocked by protests over 'foreign agent' bill

Demonstrators say the Russia-style bill will harm Georgia’s ambitions of joining the EU.

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