Georgia demands EU candidate status
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said a positive decision on a European Union membership candidate status for Georgia could be the “only fair ruling” on the subject. The official pointed to the …
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Rescuers recover 20th body in Shovi landslide area
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said rescuers had recovered the body of the 20th victim of the disaster in the western municipality of Oni while working in the aftermath of the landslide that hit …
Tbilisi residents prevented holding LGBT festival
© Photo: Maria Novoselova / Vestnik Kavkaza Today, residents of the Georgian capital disrupted the festival of sexual minorities that was planned in a favorite urban vacation spot. Today, …
Papuashvili: Georgia deserved EU candidacy
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said his country’s “impressive leap” from 54th to 17th in the …
Kaladze asks US to lift sanctions on Georgian judges
Kakha Kaladze called on Washington to lift restrictions on Georgian judges. According to him, the sanctions were imposed without reason.
Georgia says sanctions against Russia being observed
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said that despite the resumption of flights with Russia, Georgia complies with all international sanctions, as resuming direct flights between the countries do not violate the …
Georgian authorities deny any influence on Russia
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili responded to the Russian Government lifting its ban on flights with Georgia and visa requirements for citizens of the country by saying it was a “sole decision” of official Moscow and the …
Georgian President to deliver annual report on Friday
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili will deliver her annual report to Parliament on March 31, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili announced. Zurabishvili's report will be devoted to the most important issues of the …
Georgia sends bill on foreign agents to Venice Commission
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday published the letter sent by the official to President of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe Bazy Malaurie for requesting the body’s opinion on the controversial …
Georgian parliament to collect aid for Turkey from MP's salaries for absence
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said the legislative body would launch a charity campaign to send aid to people affected by the devastating quake in Turkey. Papuashvili urged all members of the Parliament to participate …
MPs’ Saakashvili visits without permission suspended in Georgia
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili suspended the right of MPs to visit the imprisoned former President Mikheil Saakashvili in detention without permission. The official said the decision, coming into effect from Tuesday, was …
Georgian Parliament Speaker to visit Netherlands, Luxembourg
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, together with the parliamentary delegation will hold meetings in the Netherlands and Luxembourg from December 5 to 8, the parliament’s press office said. During his visit to the …
Azerbaijan and Georgia to jointly promote peace and stability in Caucasus
Parliament Speaker: Georgia, Azerbaijan play “important role” in building peace in South Caucasus Georgia and Azerbaijan have always played an important role in building peace in the South Caucasus region, the Speaker of the …
Georgian Parliament Speaker confirms readiness to visit Ukraine
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday confirmed his readiness to visit Ukraine on invitation from his Ukrainian counterpart Ruslan Stefanchuk. Papuashvili said supporting Ukraine and its people was “our moral …
Ruling party MP Papuashvili elected Georgian Parliament Speaker
The Georgian parliament has elected Shalva Papuashvili, 45, to be the new speaker of the state legislature, replacing Kakha Kuchava in the post today. A total of 88 MPs voted in favour of Papuashvil’s appointment, including …
