georgia

Two Americans, one Russian citizen among 20 detained in Georgia, Russia's TASS reports

Georgia's opposition had called on opponents on Sunday of the bill to stage an all-night protest outside parliament to prevent lawmakers from entering on Monday.

By REUTERS
13/05/2024

Surprising Batumi, on Georgia's Black Sea Coast

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 80

Fertilized eggs from Hepatitis B patient imported from unauthorized clinic in Georgia

The donor's genetic information was allegedly available to the clinic staff in Georgia and in Israel, but despite this, the eggs were sent to Israel and were given to a number of Israeli patients.

Georgia politician says critics misinterpreted his apparent endorsement of antisemitic post

Mike Collins, a Republican Congressman is accused of supporting anti-semitic sentiments. says that people "just see stuff that ain't there."

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
05/03/2024

Georgia politician accused of antisemitism for remark about Jewish writer

Georgia State Representative Esther Panitch, urged Rep. Mike Collins to delete the comment.

Father of lone soldier killed in Jerusalem stabbing attack running for Georgia state Senate

David Lubin is running in Georgia’s May 21 primary as a moderate Democrat.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
27/02/2024

Georgian woman ordered detained for defacing Stalin icon in Tbilisi

Orthodox Church activists, believers, and far-right groups have agitated for her to be subject to further criminal investigation for what they say was an act that insulted the icon and their beliefs.

By REUTERS
02/02/2024

Georgia passes bill to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

The bill adopts the IHRA's definition of antisemitism, which includes Holocaust denial, accusing Jews of being more loyal to Israel, and denying the right of the State of Israel to exist.

On completing his term Georgian ambassador, Lasha Zhvania opts to remain in Israel

The first time Zhvania received a posting in Israel was as Consul in 1998. He instantly fell in love with the country.

Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over 'desecration' of Stalin icon

A side panel of the icon includes a depiction of the Georgian-born Stalin - an avowed atheist who violently repressed religion across the Soviet Union - being blessed by St Matrona of Moscow.

By REUTERS
13/01/2024
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