In Georgia, an Opposition MP Voted With the Ruling Party. Then His Family Won Two Land Disputes. - OCCRP
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Salome Zurabishvili at the opening of the Tbilisi Contemporary Art Fair: “Tbilisi will always be free, art will always be free, Georgia will always be European ... Show more
Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.
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Georgia pushes Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law, putting E.U. bid at risk : The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has advanced a bill on “foreign agents” that ...
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Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Azerbaijan says Armenia agrees 'historic' return of four villages: Armenia has agreed to return to Azerbaijan four villages situated on their shared border ...
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Quick Glance: Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Milestone Peace Agreement
- Azerbaijan requested the return of four villages as a prerequisite for a peace treaty after prolonged conflicts.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to return several villages on the path to a peace agreement.
- The returned settlements near Armenia's main highway leading to the Georgian border are strategically important yet abandoned.
- Following Azerbaijan's control over Nagorno-Karabakh, the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers resulted in a shift of influence in the region.
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Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...
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Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal amid border talks: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday that a peace deal with Armenia was ...
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Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading: Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign ...
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Protests against law on "foreign agents" continue in Tbilisi – photo: The protests against the notorious law On the transparency of foreign influence has resumed ...
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Georgian opposition leader punches MP during debate: A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP.
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Man named Vote will cast ballot for change in South Africa: When Mariana Ubisi went into labour in her one-room home in rural South Africa ...
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Riot police in Georgia clear demonstrators from around the ex-Soviet state's parliament as lawmakers debate a bill on 'foreign agents' that the opposition ... Show more reut.rs/3U1EMD5
Armenians protest land transfer to Azerbaijan: Dozens of Armenian protesters on Thursday blocked several roads across the country, including in the capital ...
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Armenia and Azerbaijan begin fixing common border after decades-long conflict: Armenia and Azerbaijan announced on Tuesday they had started fixing their border ...
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Armenia asks UN court to throw out Azerbaijan’s claim alleging racial discrimination
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Azerbaijan asks World Court to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case: Azerbaijan asked the U.N.'s top court on Monday to throw out a case brought by its ...
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Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Who finances climate protection?: The Azerbaijani President travels to Berlin - it's about the climate. Why a small event with many ...
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Russian peacekeepers started withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh: Kremlin: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s ...
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Georgian parliament: a beating on the podium: It was about a controversial bill: Members of parliament in Tbilisi had a heated exchange of blows ...
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In Photos: Thousands of Georgians protested for a third straight night outside the parliament building in Tbilisi on April 17 ... Show more www.rferl.org/a/rally-in-tbilisi-against-foreign-agents-law/32910537.html
France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ties: France on Tuesday said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to ...
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Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
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How Georgia's Ruling Party Is Using Laws On 'Foreign Agents' And 'Gay Propaganda' To Maintain Its Grip On Power
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Azerbaijan slams 'threats' from France after Paris recalls ambassador: Azerbaijan on Wednesday accused France of pressuring and threatening the country after ...
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Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on April 15 after lawmakers reintroduced a bill requiring foreign-funded organizations to register with the ... Show more
Azerbaijani journalist remanded in latest move against independent media: A court in the Azerbaijani capital Baku on Friday remanded the head of an independent ...
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Germany's Scholz, Georgia's Kobakhidze clash over foreign-funded NGO law
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EU court takes Russian billionaires Fridman, Avan off sanctions list: The European Union Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday to annul the inclusion of Russian ...
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EU envoy to Georgia says foreign agent bill 'incompatible' with bloc's values: The European Union's ambassador to Georgia said on Thursday that a bill on foreign ...
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Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident: In documents filed for Prince Harry’s eco-tourism organization, Travalyst ...
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Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
Thousands of people rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to protest a law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being ... Show more
European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Georgia's foreign agents law
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Police filmed kicking a protester as Georgia's parliament pushes ahead with a bill that requires organisations to register as 'foreign agents' if they get 20% ... Show more
109th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide Commemorated in Times Square asbarez.com/109th-anniversary-of-armenian-genocide-commemorated-in-times-square/
Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without U.S. help, top Europe general says
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Norms of Armenian Genocide Recognition Clash With Nationalist Memory: The ongoing struggle between global recognition efforts and the complexities of national ...
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Georgian protesters called on the government to withdraw its controversial "foreign agents" bill, which would require organizations with foreign ... Show more
Ukraine war: Blinken assure Black Sea allies of US support: Blinken has told allied countries that border the Black Sea they can rely on Washington's ...
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Georgian Lawmakers Pass Controversial ‘Foreign Agent’ Law in First Reading: Georgian lawmakers backed in the first of three readings a bill targeting ...
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Thousands take to the streets in Tbilisi against a bill. The government wants to restrict the rights of media and NGOs. Critics see the country on course ... Show more
Six things you need to do before retirement: It’s never too early to check whether your current pension savings match your plans for retirement ...
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Large-Scale Protests in Georgia: What’s Happening and Why?: The Georgian parliament passed a law very similar to Russia’s law on so-called “foreign agents ...
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Protests in Tbilisi: Georgian dream, Russian law: Georgia's leadership wants to limit Western influence on civil society - and thus sparked violent protests ...
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Stolen as a baby from a Georgian hospital, woman reconnects with hidden past: A DNA test, a BBC documentary and Facebook group unraveled everything Wanzel had ...
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Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park: For decades, Uhuru Park has hosted political rallies and events that have shaped the history of the ...
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The leader of the ruling Georgian Dream party was punched after introducing legislation that has been compared to similar laws in Russia. #9News
Kremlin confirms withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh region ｜ DPA: The Kremlin has confirmed reports that Russian troops are beginning to withdraw from the disputed ...
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#WorldNews : Opposition leader punches Georgian lawmaker during debate over a controversial law.
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Prime Minister in Berlin: Scholz criticizes Georgia's controversial agent law: Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze describes the law on agents as a ...
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Hungarian PM: Kobakhidze is considered a great chess player in Georgian politics: Irakli Kobakhidze is the Prime Minister of Georgia, who despite all the ...
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Turkish US community counter-protests Armenian rally on 1915 events: The Turkish community of Washington, D.C. on Wednesday staged a counter-protest against ...
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Lazare Grigoriadis: The battle continues, we’ll meet at the rallies: First of all, I would like to thank the President, Salome Zurabishvili. The battle continues ...
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Egypt welcomes agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
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Türkiye rejects ‘one-sided' statements on 1915 events: Urges all parties to endorse proposal for Joint Historical Commission, support normalization process ...
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Paid articlePaid Türkiye marks historic Children’s Day with nationwide events: Children across Türkiye experienced joyful celebrations, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the ...
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Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid
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We must remember and honor the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. Message of the Prime Minister of Canada
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What is our message on April 24, 2024?: Spring is in the air, and with that our Genocide commemoration season is upon us. Times have certainly changed since the ...
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Amb. Brownback Calls on Biden Administration to Save Armenia from Imminent Turkish Invasion asbarez.com/amb-brownback-calls-on-biden-administration-to-save-armenia-from-imminent-turkish-invasion/ |:
RFK Jr. Calls for U.S. Sanctions on Azerbaijan until Safe Return of Armenians to Artsakh asbarez.com/rfk-jr-calls-for-u-s-sanctions-on-azerbaijan-until-safe-return-of-armenians-to-artsakh/ |:
California Legislators Announce 2024 Scholarship Winners asbarez.com/california-legislators-announce-2024-scholarship-winners/
Alen Simonyan, Head of France-Armenia Friendship Group discuss Armenia-EU visa liberalisation process
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As Georgia Bids To Become A Tax Haven, Critics Worry It's All To Protect Oligarch Ivanishvili
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Syrian Parliament Deputy Speaker supports Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation and demarcation process
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“We hold great hope that the aforementioned legislative changes will successfully oppose the so-called liberal ideology and make a significant contribution to ... Show more
The border is fixed not only by Armenia, but also by Azerbaijan, says Speaker of Parliament
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