Shalva Papuashvili

New scandal involving president erupts in Georgia

New scandal involving president erupts in Georgia

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili condemned President Salome Zourabichvili’s planned, unauthorised participation in the Munich Security Conference this week, claiming she was being “backed” by the United National Movement opposition party and her actions “harmed” the country’s international image. 

Tbilisi to become mediator between Baku and Yerevan?

Tbilisi to become mediator between Baku and Yerevan?

 Chairman of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili arrived on an official visit to Azerbaijan on December 10 to discuss a number of issues, including Georgia's mediation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Ambassador of …

Georgia demands EU candidate status

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 …

Rescuers recover 20th body in Shovi landslide area

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

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, …

Georgia says sanctions against Russia being observed

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 …