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Georgia Passes FARA-Style Law, Expanding Restrictions on NGOs and Individuals

Georgia's parliament, dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party, passed a bill modeled after the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, expanding registration requirements to individuals and introducing potential criminal penalties for non-compliance, amid an opposition boycott.

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Georgia House Passes Bill Lowering Intellectual Disability Standard in Death Penalty Cases

The Georgia House unanimously approved a bill changing the standard of proof for intellectual disability in capital punishment cases, lowering the bar from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to a standard more aligned with other states. This action follows several controversial executions of individuals wh...

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Three-Way Battle for Young Georgian Football Star

FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Liverpool are competing to sign 17-year-old Georgian left-back Saba Kharebashvili, who holds the record for youngest player to debut in a UEFA club competition, despite his non-EU status delaying his arrival until September 2026.

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Two Charged with Murder in Georgia College Student's Death

Brianna Long, a 21-year-old Georgia college student, was killed by a stray bullet on October 29, 2023, while working at a bar; Tsion Clayton, 23, and Kimone Green, 21, have been charged with malice murder, with the incident stemming from a gang-related fight outside the establishment.

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Georgia Snowstorm Blocks Lars Road, Stranding Hundreds of Armenian Trucks

Heavy snowfall in Georgia blocked the road to Lars, stranding over 3000 vehicles, including around 600 Armenian trucks; while the road partially reopened, communication was difficult for stranded drivers, and the incident highlights Armenia's reliance on this single land route to Russia.

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Georgia Court Removes DA Willis From Trump Election Interference Case

A Georgia appeals court ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office should be removed from the case against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election, significantly hindering the prosecution and raising questions about the future of the case.

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2024 Rise in Attacks on European Journalists

In 2024, physical attacks on journalists in Europe rose by 26 to 78, with Ukraine (19) and Georgia (8) reporting the most incidents; 159 journalists were imprisoned across Europe, highlighting broader threats to press freedom.

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Georgian Opposition Boycott Leads to One-Party Rule and Repressive Laws

Following Georgia's October 2024 parliamentary elections, where the ruling Georgian Dream party won 89 of 150 seats amid alleged irregularities, 49 opposition MPs boycotted parliament in December 2024, resulting in a de facto one-party rule that passed several controversial laws and triggered widesp...

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South Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency, Forcing Evacuations

Dry and gusty conditions caused over 175 wildfires in South Carolina on Sunday, forcing evacuations in eight neighborhoods and prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency; the fires covered 6.6 square miles before dropping to 163 by Monday.

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Georgia Deputy Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Exonerated Man

In Georgia, a sheriff's deputy, Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge, fatally shot Leonard Cure, 53, during a traffic stop; despite a history of excessive force complaints against Aldridge, the district attorney ruled the shooting justified, prompting a $16 million lawsuit from Cure's family.

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Trump's Re-election Jeopardizes Georgia Election Interference Case

Following President Trump's re-election, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis faces challenges keeping her election interference case alive after court rebukes related to an alleged conflict of interest; the case's future hinges on a Georgia Supreme Court decision.

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Ivanishvili Moves Assets Amidst US Sanctions, Triggering Georgia's Economic Crisis

Amidst US sanctions and potential UK sanctions, Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili is reportedly moving assets, including nearly $500 million in artwork, to Georgia via offshore accounts, exploiting a recent tax law change, while Georgia faces political instability and economic downturn.

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