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EU calls on Georgia not to miss historic opportunity

EU calls on Georgia not to miss historic opportunity

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said he had discussed the controversial domestic bill on transparency of foreign influence with President of the European Council Charles Michel. In his social media post the PM noted he had …

UN calls on Georgia to abandon foreign agent bill

UN calls on Georgia to abandon foreign agent bill

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk voiced concern over reports of unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators and media personnel in Tbilisi. He urged the authorities to fully …

Georgian Prime Minister condemns former US Ambassador

Georgian Prime Minister condemns former US Ambassador

The Georgian Prime Minister is disappointed with the actions of the US diplomat, who supported revolutionary scenarios in the republic. It is said about several attempts at revolution that have occurred in recent years.

Georgia to adopt foreign agent bill in two weeks

Georgia to adopt foreign agent bill in two weeks

The Georgian parliament plans to pass the foreign agent bill in the third and final reading in two weeks from now and then to override President Salome Zourabichvili's veto, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said. …

Borrell condemns actions of special forces at protests in Georgia

Borrell condemns actions of special forces at protests in Georgia

The suppression of peaceful assemblies by force is unacceptable. In a country seeking to join the EU, citizens must have the right to peaceful protests, Borrell said. The day before, dozens of people were injured during protests in Tbilisi over the law on foreign agents.

63 people detained during night protests in Georgia

63 people detained during night protests in Georgia

Another protest action related to the law on foreign agents took place in Tbilisi at night. Over 60 people were detained. There were casualties, including police officers. Oppositionists threw stones at law enforcement officers, who responded with water cannons and tear gas.

Georgia accuses US of financing radicals

Georgia accuses US of financing radicals

The Parliament of Georgia has made accusations against the US authorities due to the fact that American senators oppose the adoption of a law on foreign agents in the republic