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A large EV manufacturing facilty pictures against a cloudy sky

Work paused at Hyundai's US site as workers detained

Up to 450 workers at a Hyundai Motor facility under construction in Georgia have been detained in a major raid by US authorities that has led to a pause in the project to build a car battery factory.

Business • 05 Sep

Five children were among those deported to Georgia on a chartered flight from Dublin

Women and children among 39 people deported to Georgia

Thirty-nine people, including four women and five children, were deported to Georgia last night on a chartered flight after they did not comply with deportation orders they received.

Ireland • 01 May

German pharmaceutical and biotechnology group Bayer acquired Roundup as part of its $63 billion takeover of US agrochemical company Monsanto in 2018

Bayer hit with $2 billion Roundup verdict in Georgia case

Bayer has been ordered by a jury in the US state of Georgia to pay about $2.1 billion to a plaintiff who claimed the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff's law firms has said.

Business • 24 Mar

The flight left Dublin Airport for Tbilisi in Georgia last night

Child among 32 deported to Georgia on chartered flight

A number of people were deported to Georgia on a chartered flight last night, including three women and one child.

Ireland • 28 Feb

Mikhail Kavelashvili takes the oath of office

Georgia's new president sworn in amid political showdown

Georgia inaugurated a ruling party loyalist as president in the midst of a political showdown, moments after Tbilisi's outgoing pro-EU leader declared herself the "only legitimate president".

Europe • 29 Dec 24

Tina Bokuchava (C) supports targeted EU sanctions against Georgian officials

Pro-EU Georgian leader: Sanctions would bring 'pressure'

The leader of a pro-EU opposition party in Georgia has said that targeted European sanctions would "mount tremendous pressure" on Georgian state institutions involved in recent crackdowns on protestors.

Europe • 17 Dec 24

Of 225 electors present, 224 voted for Mikheil Kavelashvili, who was the only candidate nominated

Georgia elects hardline critic of West as new president

Georgia's ruling party has installed a far-right former footballer as president in a controversial election process, amid a deepening constitutional crisis and weeks of mass pro-EU protests.

World • 14 Dec 24

People, carrying EU and Georgian flag, protest in front of the parliament building in Tiblisi

Political crisis in Georgia deepens as president elected

Former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili has been elected as Georgia's new president by the parliament in Tbilisi.

Georgia • 14 Dec 24

Pro-EU protesters outside the Georgian parliament

Georgia pro-EU protests continue for 11th day

Thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied in Georgia against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks, marking the 11th consecutive day of demonstrations amid a post-election crisis.

World • 08 Dec 24

'The fight is not over. Liberal fascism in Georgia must be defeated entirely,' the country's prime minister has said

Georgian PM claims victory over pro-EU 'liberal fascists'

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has claimed victory in what he called a "battle" against the pro-Western opposition, who he said were promoting "liberal fascism".

World • 06 Dec 24

Police used water cannon against crowds of pro-EU protesters in Tbilisi

Georgia uses water cannon, tear gas at pro-EU rally

Georgian police used water cannon and tear gas on the sixth night of pro-EU protests in Tbilisi after the prime minister threatened demonstrators with reprisals amid a deepening crisis in the Black Sea nation.

World • 03 Dec 24

Protesters gathered again in Tbilisi on central Rustaveli Avenue

Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation

Protesters and police skirmished in Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night, with signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.

World • 01 Dec 24

Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation

Protesters and police skirmished in Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night, with signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.

World • 01 Dec 24

Police intervene as the protesters block and barricade the streets

Thousands rally in Georgia, PM rebuffs calls for election

Thousands of people have taken part in a fourth day of stormy nationwide protests against a government decision to shelve EU membership talks, as the prime minister rebuffed calls for new elections.

World • 01 Dec 24

Protesters holding Georgian and European flags clash with police during a demonstration

Police and protesters clash outside Georgia parliament

Violent clashes erupted outside Georgia's parliament between police and demonstrators protesting against the government's decision to delay European Union membership talks amid a post-election crisis, AFP reporters witnessed.

World • 30 Nov 24

Thousands of people gather for a third night of protests in Tbilisi against the government's decision to shelve EU membership talks until 2028

Georgian president calls government illegitimate

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has called the government illegitimate and said she would not leave office when her term ends next month, defying the prime minister as he accused pro-EU opposition forces of plotting revolution.

World • 30 Nov 24

Riot police equipped with shields and a water cannon vehicle confront protesters gathered near the Parliament building in Tbilisi

Georgia police deploy tear gas on pro-EU protesters

Georgian police have fired water cannons and tear gas on demonstrators on the second day of protests against the government's decision to delay EU membership talks.

World • 29 Nov 24

Thousands of Georgian protesters gather outside the parliament building to oppose the government's decision to delay European Union accession negotiations until 2028

Thousands rally in Georgia after PM delays EU bid

Georgian riot police deployed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators protesting a government decision to delay pursuing European Union accession, AFP reporters witnessed.

World • 29 Nov 24

Thousands of people protested outside the Georgian Parliament building on Monday

Georgia prosecutors probe alleged election falsification

State prosecutors in Georgia said they have launched an investigation into opposition allegations that last weekend's parliamentary election was rigged, and summoned President Salome Zourabichvili to testify.

World • 30 Oct 24

Georgians rally to protest results of the parliamentary elections outside the parliament building

Thousands rally in Georgia against alleged election fraud

Georgia's president has called for protests following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in the voting.

Europe • 28 Oct 24

Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili speaks to the media after casting his vote

Georgia ruling party wins polls - election commission

Georgia's ruling party has won the country's parliamentary elections, the central election commission has said, after the opposition rejected the vote's results as fraudulent.

World • 27 Oct 24

Pro-EU supporters at a rally in Tbilisi earlier this week hold a banner that reads: 'Georgia chooses the European Union'

What's at stake in Georgia's election?

Georgians go to the polls today in a parliamentary election that is viewed as the country's most decisive vote since regaining independence in 1991 from the former Soviet Union.

Europe • 27 Oct 24

Flowers laid at the scene of the shooting at Apalachee High School

Investigators seek answers after Georgia school shooting

Investigators in Georgia on Thursday sought to piece together how a teenager obtained the assault rifle he used to carry out a mass shooting at his school.

US • 05 Sep 24

Flutter Entertainment is to appeal a $330m ruling against itself and partner Spribe in Georgia

Flutter Entertainment to appeal $330m Georgia ruling

Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment said today it plans to appeal a $330m ruling against itself and partner Spribe in Georgia in a trademark case filed by a former shareholder of its Georgian subsidiary Adjarabet.

Business • 29 Aug 24

The passage of the law has prompted mass protests outside parliament

Georgia signs 'foreign influence' bill into law

Georgia has signed controversial "foreign influence" legislation into law, prompting its pro-European opposition to vow far-reaching political reforms if they win October's elections.

World • 03 Jun 24