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Georgians urged to vote in Saturday election

7 October 2016

The number of registered voters, according to the latest information from the Central Elections Commission is 3,513,884.

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Has democracy become routine in Georgia? A competitive parliamentary election suggests so

6 October 2016

In this report from Tbilisi for commonspace.eu, Dr Carles Jovaní looks at the choices available to the Georgian people as they head to the polls on Saturday, unpacking the policies of the eight main contenders for seats in the 150-member parliament.

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Commentary: The old politics is still not quite dead in Georgia, but its end is near

6 October 2016

One can still see signs of the old politics in Georgia’s political campaigning, but they are the signs of a dying political culture that is slowly but surely making way to something much better, and much healthier. How the process will play out on election day itself - 8 October, will either seal this trend or reverse it.

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Opposition rally in Tbilisi passes off peacefully

6 October 2016

Supporters of the opposition United National Movement gathered in central Tbilisi on Wednesday to listen to their leaders assuring them of victory in Saturday's polls. The event passed off peacefully and without incidents. Commonspace.eu special correspondent in Tbilisi, Felix Light mingled with the crowd, and later filed in this report.

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Georgian women ask for bigger role in politics

6 October 2016

Women are playing an increasing role in Georgian politics, but some think it is not enough. Dato Parulava explores the issue in this article for commonspace.eu.

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Pope speaks in warm terms about his visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan

6 October 2016

"Patriarch Ilia's presence at the airport upon my arrival was a very important sign, as well as our visit to the Patriarchal Cathedral and our meeting which was very moving", Pope Francis said during a general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday.

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International community condemns violence during Georgian election campaign

5 October 2016

EU Ambassador Janos Herman said "We condemn any form of violence and call on all parties and all participants of the campaign to keep calm"

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Georgia one step closer to visa free travel for its citizens to the EU

5 October 2016

The European Council on Wednesday decided to take the process to the next stage, and open negotiations with the European Parliament for the implementation of the measure.

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Despite partisan shenanigans, Georgia's democratic infrastructure is remarkably solid

5 October 2016

Felix Light reports from Tbilisi for commonspace.eu ahead of parliamentary elections on Saturday

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Georgians urged to vote in Saturday election

Has democracy become routine in Georgia? A competitive parliamentary election suggests so

Commentary: The old politics is still not quite dead in Georgia, but its end is near

Opposition rally in Tbilisi passes off peacefully

Georgian women ask for bigger role in politics

Pope speaks in warm terms about his visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan

International community condemns violence during Georgian election campaign

Georgia one step closer to visa free travel for its citizens to the EU

Despite partisan shenanigans, Georgia's democratic infrastructure is remarkably solid