Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has dismissed allegations of vote-rigging and violence in the recent election, labeling the result a 'landslide' victory for the ruling Georgian Dream party, which secured 54% of the vote. Opposition parties, however, claim the election was marred by total falsification and have refused to recognize the results. The EU has frozen Georgia's bid to join due to concerns over democratic backsliding. Protests are expected as opposition groups plan to boycott parliament. Despite the claims of irregularities, Kobakhidze insists the elections were conducted fairly. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)