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EU and Josep Borrell urge Georgia to investigate and address election violations

Georgia has to investigate election violations and address any irregularities, the European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said in joint statement published on Oct. 27.

28 October 2024, 08:59 AM

Georgia’s Prime Minister confirms government approval despite opposition’s election denial

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze announced that the first session of parliament will proceed normally and the government will be approved, despite the opposition’s refusal to acknowledge the election results, as reported on Oct. 27 by Echo of the Caucasus.

27 October 2024, 06:58 PM

Georgian Dream 'secures' majority as opposition rejects results

After 99% of ballots were counted, the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party secured 54.24% of the vote, according to Georgia's election commission website on Sunday, Oct. 27.

27 October 2024, 10:19 AM

Ivanishvili warns of “catastrophe” if pro-EU opposition wins in Georgia

Founder and honorary chairman of the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, warned on Saturday, Oct. 26, that if the pro-European opposition forces win in Georgia's parliamentary elections, the country faces “catastrophe and ruin,” reports Echo of the Caucasus.

26 October 2024, 01:53 PM

Georgian ruling party leader vows to outlaw current opposition if elected

Bidzina Ivanishvili, leader of Georgia's ruling party Georgian Dream, has promised to ban the main opposition forces if his party wins a constitutional majority in the upcoming elections, Radio Liberty’s Ekho Kavkaza project reported on Oct. 26.

22 October 2024, 12:50 PM

Georgian Dream party initiates impeachment proceedings against President Zourabichvili

The ruling Georgian Dream party has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Salome Zourabichvili, according to Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, NewsGeorgia reported on Oct. 7ю

7 October 2024, 07:30 PM

Georgia summons Ukraine volunteers for interrogation

Georgian volunteers who fought in Ukraine against Russia report being summoned for interrogation by the State Security Service of Georgia, Georgian outlet Sova reported on July 21..

21 July 2024, 12:34 PM

Georgian PM to attend conference on Ukraine recovery after calling it ‘fallen country’

Georgia's pro-Russian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who called Ukraine a “fallen country,” will participate in the International Conference on Reconstruction in Berlin on June 11-12, Georgia Online reported on June 10.

10 June 2024, 03:18 PM

Georgia's Russia-inspired 'Foreign Agents' becomes the law

Georgia's scandalous 'Foreign Agents' legislation is now the law of the land after Parliament Speaker, Shalva Papuashvili, signed the bill into law on June 3.

3 June 2024, 02:44 PM

U.S. will conduct a 'comprehensive review' and introduce visa restrictions with Georgia over 'Russian law'

The U.S. will conduct a comprehensive review of its cooperation with Georgia over the 'Foreign Agents' law, also known as the 'Russian law', U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken announced on May 23.

24 May 2024, 09:53 AM

EU urges Georgia to withdraw ‘Foreign Agents’ bill per Venice Commission

Georgian officials were urged to take into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission and withdraw the scandalous law on “foreign agents” by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on X on May 22.

23 May 2024, 01:44 PM

EU proposes to cancel visa-free regime and impose other sanctions on Georgia over law on 'foreign agents' - FT

EU insists on imposing sanctions against Georgia, including suspension of visa-free travel with the bloc, in response to the law on “foreign agents” that was drafted under influence of Russia, the Financial Times reported on May 22, citing sources.

22 May 2024, 05:44 PM

Council of Europe urges Georgia to abandon 'Foreign Agents' bill (aka the 'Russian law' bill)

The Council of Europe (CoE)'s Venice Commission issued a critical opinion of Georgia's "Foreign Agents" bill that recently passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

22 May 2024, 02:35 PM

White House urges Georgian PMs: Do not override veto on ‘Foreign Agents’ bill

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson called on members of Georgia's parliament to “show courage” and not to override the veto on bill on transparency of foreign influence, which was imposed by President Salome Zourabichvili, Adrienne Watson wrote on X on May 18.

19 May 2024, 03:49 PM

Mass brawl and protests in Georgian parliament over controversial 'foreign agents' law – video

A massive brawl broke out in the Georgian parliament between representatives of the ruling party and opposition MPs who were trying to reason with them on May 14.

14 May 2024, 07:40 PM

EU examines Georgian 'Russian Law' impact on integration

Foreign ministers from 12 EU nations seek insights into how the 'foreign agents' law in Georgia will impact its European integration, Echo of the Caucasus reported, citing a statement released by the ministers on May 13.

13 May 2024, 05:55 PM

Georgian committee approves ‘Russian Law’ in record time

The Legal Committee of the Georgian Parliament swiftly approved the "foreign agents" law in its third reading, taking just 67 seconds, reported Echo of the Caucasus on May 13.

13 May 2024, 01:35 PM

Students from Georgia's main universities announce mass strike to join anti-'Russian law' protests

Students from Georgia's major universities announced a mass strike to join the protests against the 'Foreign Agents' bill, also known as the 'Russian law', Echo of the Caucasus (Radio Liberty) reported on May 12.

13 May 2024, 01:08 PM

Situation tense in Georgia as Special Forces push protesters away from entrances to parliament - video, photos

The situation in central Tbilisi is tense as Special Forces move to push protestors of the 'Russian Law' away from parliament, Echo of the Caucasus (Radio Liberty) reported on May 13.

13 May 2024, 08:53 AM

Unidentified men attack protesters in Tbilisi during rally against ‘foreign agent bill’

A group of unidentified men assaulted protesters in Tbilisi on May 2, beating activists and sending some to the hospital, according to the Georgian outlet SOVA.

3 May 2024, 02:30 PM

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