Georgian Parliament: Georgia adopts same transparency regulations as EU
Georgian Parliament Vice Speaker Archil Talakvadze said Georgia needed the “same protection mechanisms” that existed in the European Union. …
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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 parliament cancels plenary session after protesters storm building
The Georgian parliament’s office has decided to cancel today’s plenary session and bureau meeting after protesters rallying against the foreign agent …
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. …
Georgia accuses Lithuania of attack over European Parliament statements
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said he expected the Lithuanian Embassy to the country to make a response over a statement of Petras Auštrevičius, the Lithuanian politician and member of the European Parliament, who …
Georgian Dream announces rally in support of transparency bill
The ruling Georgian Dream party announced a public rally would be held outside the Parliament in Tbilisi on April 29 “to say yes to …
Papuashvili: protests against foreign agent bill - assault against Georgia
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili claimed the domestic public was being targeted with an “assault of disinformation” …
Georgian Parliament introduces special security regime
A special security regime has been introduced in the Georgian Parliament for the second day. Entry has been limited to visitors: only invited persons will be able to enter the building. The restrictions will not affect accredited …
Georgian parliament's Committee passes foreign agent bill
The Georgian Parliament’s Committee on Legal Issues passed the foreign agent bill in the first reading on Monday. …
Opposition protesting in Tbilisi against foreign agent bill
Citizens have gathered to hold a rally in Tbilisi near the parliament building in protest against the foreign agent bill as the Georgian parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee is discussing the bill. Protesters unfurled a …
Georgia president to veto ‘foreign agent’ bill
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili will veto a disputed draft law on “foreign agents”, her parliamentary representative Girogi …
New Tbilisi airport: when will construction be completed?
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili said a new international airport serving the capital city of Tbilisi should be developed to function as a facility ensuring international connection for both passenger traffic and cargo shipments. …
Tax debts incurred before 2021 to be written off in Georgia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said 145,000 individuals would have their tax debts totalling 590 million lari ($218.55mln) “completely written off”. According to him, all private entities, including individual …
Amendments to Georgia's Central Election Administration staff elections approved
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili signed into law amendments to the Election Code regulations concerning elections of members and the Chair of the Central Election Administration. Papuashvili said the document would give …
Kobakhidze to come to Baku this week
The Prime Minister of Georgia will make his first trip as head of government to the Republic of Azerbaijan, where he will hold a number of high-level meetings.
Kobakhidze: Georgia to continue pursuing pragmatic policy towards Russia
Georgia will continue to pursue a pragmatic policy towards Russia following the appointment of Georgi Kadzhai as the prime minister’s special envoy for relations with Moscow, …
Zurabishvili and Kobakhidze to receive highest salaries in Georgia
Next year, salaries of government members and deputies in Georgia will be calculated using a new formula. The President and the Prime Minister will earn the most.
Zurabichvili vetoes amendments to Georgia's Election Commission regulations
Georgian President Salome Zurabichvili vetoed amendments to the election code, approved by the Parliament, that stipulated transfer of the …
Georgian PM explains Health Minister resignation
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze cited “problems in management communication” in comments on the resignation of Zurab Azarashvili, the Minister of IDPs, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of …
Garibashvili announces tour in support of election campaign
The Chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party announced preparations for the election campaign. As part of the campaign, Garibashvili plans to visit regions of the country.
