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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Georgia's EU Aspirations Clash with Internal Turmoil and External Pressures

Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-EU advocate, faces political turmoil as the ruling Georgian Dream party seeks to replace her with Mikheil Kavelashvili, amid accusations of state capture by oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. Zourabichvili, who has criticized the government's pro-Russia stance, has become a unifying figure for the opposition. Her removal has sparked protests, with allegations of election fraud and police brutality. The situation's outcome may hinge on international recognition of her legitimacy.

via Financial Times|

#eu #georgia #georgian-dream

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Georgian President Banned by National Airline Amidst Russia Controversy

Georgian Airways has resumed nonstop flights to Russia after a four-year suspension, following the lifting of the ban by Putin. However, Georgia's president, Salome Zourabichvili, urged the airline not to resume flights to Russia, and in response, the airline has banned her from flying with them until she apologizes. The airline claims to have no political agenda and is simply meeting demand, but not everyone is happy about the resumption of flights.

via One Mile at a Time|

#flight-ban #georgia #georgian-airways