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Georgia

Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus region. It formed a part of the former Soviet Union from 1922 to 1991.The capital and largest city is Tbilisi.

Georgia is situated between the Greater Caucusus and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges. It is a democratic republic. It is a member of the Council of Europe and the GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development, along with Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine.

DW-Interview mit der georgischen Präsidentin Salome Surabischwilli

Georgia's President Salome Zurabishvili: 'We are used to tension with Russia' 14.07.2019

In a DW interview, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili spoke about tension with Russia caused by protests on the streets of Tbilisi, and her country's wish to put the Soviet past behind and join the European Union.

'Georgia feels itself European': President Salome Zurabishvili talks to DW 14.07.2019

President Salome Zurabishvili speaks with DW about Georgia's 15-year-long effort to join the European Union, emphasizing the country's "exceptional stability."
Georgien Tiflis Proteste gegen Rustavi 2 TV Sender

Russia's Vladimir Putin rejects sanctions on Georgia 09.07.2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is against imposing sanctions on Georgia despite an escalating row. A prominent Georgian journalist recently went on an expletive-filled tirade against Putin while live on air.
Indien Neu Delhi | Band Aisi Taisi Democracy

WorldLink: Present imperfect 28.06.2019

We investigate the disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone in Laos, discover the growing world of satire in India and find out how people in the "new" Russia are faring 30 years on from the Soviet Union. Plus, we visit a community garden for refugees in the US state of Georgia, examine the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen and explore the link between art and science in Venice.
USA Georgia | Moo Paw in ihrem Garten

WorldLink: Georgia's refugee community garden 28.06.2019

In the US, a community garden called Neighbor's Field is flourishing in rural Georgia. Run by a Christian ministry, the garden helps rehabilitate refugees who have experienced trauma and provides a place for peace and reflection.

Georgien | Demonstranten in Tiflis

Georgia: Ruling party promises reforms to calm unrest 25.06.2019

Targeted by daily mass protests, the ruling Georgian Dream party has pledged "large-scale political reform." But protesters have called for bolder measures, saying they want Georgia's "de-oligarchization."
Georgien | Demonstranten in Tiflis

Opinion: Georgia caught up in Russia's geopolitical power struggle 23.06.2019

Georgia is in turmoil. Hundreds of people were injured in protests earlier this week in Tbilisi, and the parliamentary speaker was forced to resign. A veritable political crisis might be looming, says Christian Trippe.
Symbolbild | Georgian Airways

Russian travel embargo worsens; flights from Georgia banned 22.06.2019

After banning Russian airlines from flying to Georgia, Moscow is to stop its southern neighbor's airlines from landing at its airports. Relations slumped this week when anti-Russia protests erupted in Tbilisi.
Georgien | Demonstranten in Tiflis

Georgia protesters return to streets despite speaker resignation 21.06.2019

Thousands took to the streets of Georgia's capital once again after anti-Russia protests the night before left hundreds injured. Russia's Vladimir Putin has also suspended flights to Georgia over the situation.
Georgien Proteste in Tbilisi

Georgia's Russia protests benefit Mikheil Saakashvili 21.06.2019

A visit by Russian parliamentarians to Georgia has sparked mass protests, injuring hundreds. Relations between the countries have been tense since before the 2008 war — and now old wounds are being reopened.
Georgien nach Parlamentssitzung | Protest & Ausschreitungen in Tbilisi

Georgia's parliament speaker resigns after unrest 21.06.2019

Irakli Kobakhidze has stepped down following a night of violent protests outside the Georgian parliament. A decision to allow a Russian politician to address lawmakers fueled the anti-Moscow rallies.
Georgien | Demonstranten in Tiflis

Crowds try to storm Georgian parliament in Tbilisi 21.06.2019

Large crowds have tried to storm Georgia's parliament building. Riot police used tear gas and fired rubber bullets to try to disperse the protesters. The unrest was sparked after an invited Russian lawmaker addressed the assembly from the speaker's seat.
Georgien nach Parlamentssitzung | Protest & Ausschreitungen in Tbilisi

Anti-Russia protests turn violent in Georgia 20.06.2019

Georgian opposition leaders said they would hold mass protests until parliament was dissolved. Moscow condemned the rallies as "russophobic provocation" as a Russian delegation paid a visit.

Studios boycott Georgia over abortion ban 30.05.2019

The battle over abortion rights in Georgia poses a threat to the state's movie industry as studios threaten to leave. After filming "Avengers: Endgame" in Atlanta, Disney is the first big-name production company that wants to avoid the state in the future.
Niederlande Den Haag - Europol Pressekonferenz zum Vorgehen gegen transnationale organisierte Cyberkriminalität

Huge international cybercrime ring dismantled 16.05.2019

Police in six countries have dismantled a cybercrime ring based in Eastern Europe that stole $100 million from thousands of victims worldwide. The GozNym malware was delivered via email to unsuspecting users.
Alyssa Milano US Schauspielerin

US actress Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike over Georgia abortion law 12.05.2019

The US actress has called for women to not have sex until the state of Georgia rescinds its new abortion law. Some film and television companies working in Georgia said they would no longer work in the state.
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