Protests erupt in Georgia over foreign agents bill

(Photo provided by Zurab Tsertsvadze / Associated Press) Recently, the Parliament of the Republic of Georgia just passed the first reading of a draft law regarding “foreign agents.” Under this new law, any organization receiving more than 20% of its funding from external, non-state sources would need to register as a “foreign agent”, unless they want to face heavy fines from the government. On the … Continue reading Protests erupt in Georgia over foreign agents bill

College Football Playoff Teams Announced

After an unpredictable and exciting season of College Football, it all comes down to four teams who will face off to see who wins College Football’s biggest prize. Here is a look at the four teams who will throw down and face off in a few weeks’ time.         The number four seed coming into the Playoffs is the only undefeated team left in College Football … Continue reading College Football Playoff Teams Announced

Ex-President Saakashvili jailed after returning to Georgia

On October 1st, 2021, the former President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, was arrested in absentia after not being in Georgia for a few years. He was transported to prison and then later to a prison hospital, but concerns over how he was treated caused protests in the streets. Mikheil Saakashvili was one of the most prominent figures in post-Soviet Georgia as he rebuilt the country … Continue reading Ex-President Saakashvili jailed after returning to Georgia