Shalva Papuashvili

FARA-style bill registered in Georgian Parliament

FARA-style bill registered in Georgian Parliament

The Georgian Dream ruling party has registered a new legislative initiative entitled 'Foreign Agents Registration Act' in Georgia's parliament - a Georgian version of the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). …

Tbilisi recalls its delegation from PACE

Tbilisi recalls its delegation from PACE

Georgia has recalled its delegation from PACE after the association adopted a resolution recognizing the delegation's authority, requiring new elections to be held in the country by April.

Hungary supports Georgia's sovereignty

Hungary supports Georgia's sovereignty

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed support for Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili's defense of Tbilisi's independence. "It’s time for the bureaucrats in Brussels and the …

OSCE report exposes opposition accusations - Tbilisi

OSCE report exposes opposition accusations - Tbilisi

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili claimed the final report on the October general elections by the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights “fully …

What awaits Georgia with new president?

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 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.

Protests in Georgia become meaningless

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.

How much damage did night riots cause in Tbilisi?

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 …

Georgia may hold presidential election on December 14

Georgia may hold presidential election on December 14

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili addressed the legislative body with a proposal to hold the presidential elections on December 14. The Georgian Parliament is set to approve the date at today's plenary …

Georgia to form new government in a week

Georgia to form new government in a week

The new Georgian Parliament will approve the new government at the end of next week. It will be presented by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, whose candidacy the Georgian Dream intends to approve in the near future.