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Doesn't Georgia want to be friends with Russia?

Doesn't Georgia want to be friends with Russia?

The Georgian opposition party 'United National Movement' (UNM) asked the Central Election Commission with a demand to cancel the registration of the "pro-Russian" party - a political association 'Neutral Georgia', led by …

Does Georgia need military draft?

Does Georgia need military draft?

Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria said that the ministry examines the issue of compulsory recruitment, yet no decision had been adopted so far. "This question is being discussed. You will be the first to know …

Why does EU postpone liberalization of visas with Georgia?

Why does EU postpone liberalization of visas with Georgia?

The European Union has recently decided to postpone the visa liberalization with Georgia for some time. In particular, leaders of Europe – France and Germany were against the visa-free regime between the EU and Georgia. "We …

Experts: UNM strongly only in the IRI survey

Experts: UNM strongly only in the IRI survey

Today the International Republican Institute (IRI) published the results of its social study conducted in Georgia. According to the survey the ‘Georgian Dream’ and ‘United National Movement’ coalitions may receive almost …

Has visa liberalization between Georgia and EU stalled?

Has visa liberalization between Georgia and EU stalled?

On March 28, the President of the European People's Party (EPP), Joseph Daul, in his interview with Rustavi 2 linked the issue of visa liberalization between the EU and Georgia with the upcoming parliamentary …

Georgian press review (March 18-24)

Georgian press review (March 18-24)

The personal videos scandal, forthcoming parliamentary elections, electoral reform, bread prices, the terrorist attacks in Brussels

Europe has become closer to Georgia

Europe has become closer to Georgia

The European Commissioner for Migration Policy Dimitris Avramopoulos announced today that the European Commission has sent a legislative initiative to the European Parliament in order to liberalize the visa regime for Georgian …

Might Tina Khidasheli be dismissed?

Might Tina Khidasheli be dismissed?

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili declared his readiness to take decisive actions if the confrontation within the ruling coalition "Georgian Dream" between the Minister of Defense Tina Khidasheli, a member of the …

Has constitutional reform failed in Georgia?

Has constitutional reform failed in Georgia?

Today the Georgian State Constitutional Commission' term will expire. It was formed on October 4, 2013 to prepare the draft of the updated basic law of the country. The commission is headed by the Speaker of the Parliament …

52nd Security Conference starts in Munich

52nd Security Conference starts in Munich

The 52nd Munich Security Conference this year will discuss migration crisis in Europe and the war in Syria. It will be attended by the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the German Foreign Minister …

Will Georgia start new year with change of ministers?

Will Georgia start new year with change of ministers?

According to details that appeared in the Georgian media, reshuffles in the Georgian government,  will be made under the influence of the covert leader of the republic, the billionaire and former Prime Minister Bidzina …

Is it better not to change the new government of Georgia?

Is it better not to change the new government of Georgia?

Despite the minimal changes in the composition of the Government of Georgia, proposed to the Parliament by Giorgi Kvirikashvili today, the Legislative Assembly is counting on rapid changes in the Cabinet, as they require the …

Kvirikashvili becomes Prime Minister of Georgia

Kvirikashvili becomes Prime Minister of Georgia

President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili has approved the candidacy of the country’s acting foreign minister, Giorgi Kvirikashvili for the position of prime minister. "I supported both …

Garibashvili leaves his post

Garibashvili leaves his post

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has announced his decision to leave the post. "I am leaving this post today, but I remain a faithful soldier of our country,'' Georgia Online cites his address to the …

Federica Mogherini arrives in Tbilisi

Federica Mogherini arrives in Tbilisi

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, has arrived in Georgia. Today she will meet with Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, Prime Minister Irakli …

'Georgian Dream' rejects premiums for rating

'Georgian Dream' rejects premiums for rating

Today MPs of the Georgian Parliament approved amendments to the law "On public service" in the first reading, they involve restriction of premiums for senior officials. It is expected that these funds will be used for other purposes, …