Council of Europe recognizes legitimacy of new Georgian authorities
The visit of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset to Tbilisi indicates that the organization recognizes the legitimacy of the parliament
Georgian parliament
New Year in Tbilisi: main Christmas tree lit up without ceremony
The New Year tree on Rustaveli Avenue near the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi was lit today without the traditional festive ceremony. The capital's authorities changed the format of the tree lighting amid protests that have lasted almost three weeks.
Georgia not to impose counter-sanctions on Baltic states
The Georgian Dream government announced its decision not to impose counter-sanctions on Estonia and Lithuania, following their recent decision to sanction Georgian officials. The …
Georgia holding presidential election
A presidential election is being held in Georgia today amid continued opposition protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party and outgoing President …
Georgia bans use of masks in public rallies
The Georgian Parliament adopted in the final hearing a bill prohibiting participants of public gatherings or protests from possessing laser devices or “any equipment emitting sharp beams of light” and banning use of masks “or …
People’s Power party moves to opposition in Georgia
The political party People’s Power said it would leave the parliamentary majority and move into opposition. According to the party MP Guram Macharashvili, the move would aim to contribute to “forming a healthy opposition in …
What awaits Georgia with new president?
Former football player and now politician Mikhail Kavelashvili, who is the only candidate in the upcoming presidential election, has such an important advantage as independence from foreign influence, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament said.
Georgia reacts to US sanctions against officials
Georgia has called the sanctions against Georgia senseless and incomprehensible. Earlier, the State Department announced the introduction of restrictions against 20 officials.
Parliament approves Georgia's budget for 2025
The Georgian parliament approved the draft budget for 2025 at today's session, with expenditures set to exceed 25 billion lari.
Mandates of Kobakhidze and Ivanishvili in Georgian Parliament terminated
The Georgian Parliament voted to approve early termination of mandates of 8 MPs of the ruling Georgian Dream party, following their …
Tbilisi begins installing New Year's tree in front of parliament
The protests have not halted the installation of a New Year's tree in front of the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue. The tree's frame has already appeared, despite earlier delays caused by mass protests.
Protests in Georgia become meaningless
The Georgian parliament has stated that the ongoing protests have no content, noting that the opposition is speaking out against something that does not exist.
Georgia's Constitutional Court rejects Zurabichvili's lawsuit for declaring elections unconstitutional
Georgia’s Constitutional Court dismissed lawsuits filed by President Salome Zurabichvili and 30 opposition MPs last month that sought to declare results of the October 26 parliamentary elections unconstitutional due to alleged …
Georgian PM rules out possibility of talks with opposition
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has ruled out the possibility of holding talks with the opposition due to the current situation in the country. "No, of course. No negotiations," Kobakhidze said at …
Another anti-government rally held in Tbilisi at night
Public protests were continuing on Monday night outside the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi. Police used water cannons and tear gas to drive protesters away from the parliament building where they have gathered each night since …
Protests in Georgia continue for fifth day
A protest against the suspension of Georgia's European integration continue in the center of Tbilisi near the parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue.
Protests in Tbilisi: What happened on Monday night?
Protest rallies against the Georgian Government’s recent decision on the suspension of the country’s EU accession talks were continuing in the central streets of Tbilisi and in the vicinity of the Parliament building at night. …
How much damage did night riots cause in Tbilisi?
Forty-eight rooms in the Georgian parliamentary building have been damaged by the protesters, Georgia's parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili said. "Dur to media coverage many might be thinking that [the protesters] failed to …
Formation of new government in Georgia completed
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has appointed all ministers in the renewed government. This means that the formation of the new government after the parliamentary elections has been completed.
Another day of unrest in Tbilisi: what happened last night
Another protest of dissatisfied opposition took place near the Georgian Parliament on Rustaveli Avenue last night. As before, it was against the decision to postpone Georgia's integration into the EU until 2028.
