Salome Zourabichvili, the former pro-European president of Georgia, has said that newly launched criminal cases against opposition leaders are the ruling Georgian Dream party’s response to the European Union’s Enlargement Report, which described Georgia as a “nominal candidate” and urged the government to “urgently reverse their backsliding on democracy,” News.Az reports, citing Georgian media.

Salome Zourabichvili, the former pro-European president of Georgia, has claimed that the country’s movement toward the European Union has been deliberately halted under Moscow’s instruction, News.Az reports, citing Georgian media.

Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili departed the presidential palace on Saturday to meet with supporters gathered outside.

By Samir Muradov

December 28 marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s political landscape, symbolizing a month of protests by pro-European integration supporters. It all began with disputes over parliamentary election results, escalated into debates about halting the EU accession process, and eventually led to discussions surrounding the presidential election. A key feature of this protest movement was the "Chain of Unity" event, held across five major cities: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, and Gori.

Salome Zourabichvili also pledged to reveal her future plans on Monday.

By Asif Aydinli

News.Az presents an interview with Middle East expert, iranologist Vasiko Papava.

By Asif Aydinli

By Asif Aydinli

In this exclusive interview with News.Az, Georgian analyst Gia Kuchava delves into the current political landscape of Georgia in the wake of its parliamentary elections. With a critical eye, Kuchava offers insights into the ongoing standoff between the ruling party, Georgian Dream, and the country’s radical opposition, which has refused to recognize the election results. He sheds light on the accusations of administrative manipulation, the strategies of opposition groups, and the implications for Georgia’s democracy. Kuchava also discusses President Salome Zourabichvili’s precarious political future, the prospects for a united opposition, and the renewed pressure from both Russia and the West to influence Georgia's trajectory.