political system of Georgia
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
In Georgia, an Opposition MP Voted With the Ruling Party. Then His Family Won Two Land Disputes. - OCCRP
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“We will apply to host the 2028 Champions League final. It will likely be built in the area near the new airport.”
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 ...
georgiatoday.ge/lazare-grigoriadis-the-battle-continues-well-meet-at-the-rallies/
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/georgia-foreign-agents-law-protests/
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.
Protest against the Transparency of Foreign Influence law continues!
On Day VI, hundreds of women gathered at the Parliament of Georgia to protest not only ... Show more
Georgia: Entrepreneurs starry-eyed over EU accession prospects, fear government is botching bid
eurasianet.org/georgia-entrepreneurs-starry-eyed-over-eu-accession-prospects-fear-government-is-botching-bid
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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European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Georgia's foreign agents law
kyivindependent.com/european-parliament-adopts-resolution-condemning-georgias-foreign-agents-law/
Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68822483
“We should not allow the Georgian Dream to deceive us, because, as you remember, a few days ago PM Irakli Kobakhidze was in Berlin and he could not tolerate ... Show more
Georgia's ruling party says "foreign agents" bill can be repealed when Georgia is offered EU membership
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Protest against draft law “On Foreign Influence” underway in Tbilisi: The participants of the ongoing protest in front of the Parliament of Georgia blocked the ...
georgiatoday.ge/protest-against-draft-law-on-foreign-influence-underway-in-tbilisi/
“In the EU, we do not try to control non-governmental organizations in the same way that "Georgian Dream" tries to do it in its own country ... Show more
“The absolute majority of the population of Georgia sees their future in the European Union. The current government of Georgia, the ruling party ... Show more
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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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
“Yes to Europe! No to Russian law!” rally underway near Parliament: A rally against the draft law on "Transparency of Foreign Influence" is underway at ...
georgiatoday.ge/yes-to-europe-no-to-russian-law-rally-underway-near-parliament/
Within the Framework of Financial Literacy Project, Mastercard opens a financial literacy corner at the Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
georgiatoday.ge/within-the-framework-of-financial-literacy-project-mastercard-opens-a-financial-literacy-corner-at-the-samtskhe-javakheti-state-university/
“I am not afraid to use these words because it is a historical moment for you and for us, and we must express our views clearly and openly.”
Mamuka Mdinaradze: “It was an obvious attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of Georgia, an attempt to determine the actions of Beka Odisharia and other ... Show more
“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
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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Why Georgian government moving towards abandoning country's European course?: On 17 April, the Georgian Parliament approved in the first reading the law “On ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7184154/
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 ...
reuters.com/world/africa/man-named-vote-will-cast-ballot-change-south-africa-2024-04-18/
Opposition parties: Frightened Russian oligarch is trying to kill Georgia’s European future
georgiatoday.ge/opposition-parties-frightened-russian-oligarch-is-trying-to-kill-georgias-european-future/
“To our shame, our government is holding it in a place that is a symbol of independent, sovereign and free Georgia- in front of the Parliament of Georgia ... Show more
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
“We cannot allow a politically and morally bankrupt political minority to speculate and speak on behalf of people. We will show everyone where the great ... Show more
Lithuanian President: “In the conversation with President Salome Zurabishvili, I expressed my concern regarding the "foreign agents" law.“
US State Department Spokesperson: “We are gravely disappointed by the Georgian parliament’s decision to advance Kremlin-inspired “foreign influence” ... Show more
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Vladimir Putin’s regime
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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
Students protesting against draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” in Tbilisi
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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 ...
georgiatoday.ge/hungarian-pm-kobakhidze-is-considered-a-great-chess-player-in-georgian-politics/
🔘Kakha Kaladze: “We all remember what the former ambassador's attitude was. She continues her statements, which are missing everything ... Show more
🔘“I am concerned about the reintroduction of this law, which was rejected by the entire population of Georgia, which allowed us to receive the EU candidate ... Show more
🔘MEP Rasa Juknevičienė: “This is a historic time not only for Georgians, but also for us here. We see how the Kremlin is active before the European Parliament ... Show more
As Georgia Bids To Become A Tax Haven, Critics Worry It's All To Protect Oligarch Ivanishvili
rferl.org/a/georgia-tax-haven-critics-oligarch-ivanishvili/32920667.html
🔘Salome Zurabishvili has announced her decision to pardon Lazare Grigoriadis, who faced charges related to injuring police officers and damaging state property ... Show more georgiatoday.ge/president-pardons-lazare-grigoriadis/
Georgian parliamentary committee passes the "Russian law": Despite mass rallies, the Georgian parliamentary committee has passed a bill on the "influence of ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/14-festnahmen-wutender-protest-gegen-das-russische-gesetz-in-georgien
“For Georgia, everything that does not lead along the path to Europe, to the consolidation of freedom and independence, is a nightmare.”
Police in Tbilisi use tear gas against demonstrators: Clashes broke out during demonstrations in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, leaving protesters and a police ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/zusammenstosse-und-verhaftungen-bei-protesten-in-georgien-gegen-agentengesetz
Exiled Journalist Warns Georgia's 'Foreign Agents' Law Is 'First Step On Road To Repression'
rferl.org/a/georgia-foreign-agent-law-russia-journalism/32915946.html
Herczyński: If passed, law “On foreign influence” will not help Georgia get closer to EU
georgiatoday.ge/herczynski-if-passed-law-on-foreign-influence-will-not-help-georgia-get-closer-to-eu/
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
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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/15/ukraine-war-blinken-assure-black-sea-allies-of-us-support-russian-strikes-hit-donbas-and-k
Romania-led NATO naval exercise begins in Black Sea: According to a press release by the Romanian navy, the exercise will involve more than 2,000 soldiers ...
kyivindependent.com/romania-led-nato-naval-exercise-begins-in-black-sea/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
“This may not be in the interests of others, especially those whose finances come to Georgia in a non-transparent manner.”
'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel: The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/foreign-influence-law-pushes-georgia-away-from-eu-accession-dream-warns-michel
Khatia Dekanoidze to Mamuka Mdinaradze: “The Georgian people gave you a clear answer to the draft law last year, and this answer was as follows ... Show more
President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili has addressed the President of the European Council Charles Michel and French President Emmanuel Macron ... Show more
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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🔘The political groups in the European Parliament, the PPE Group, the S&D Group, the Renew Group, the Verts/ALE Group and the ECR Group published a joint motion ... Show more
Drama Unfolds in the Halls of Parliament!
Parliament member Alexander Elisashvili slapped leader of Parliament Majority, Mamuka Mdinaradze during his speech ... Show more
President: The gov’t’s insistence on passing the law is a Russian strategy of destabilization
georgiatoday.ge/president-the-govts-insistence-on-passing-the-law-is-a-russian-strategy-of-destabilization/
Georgian protesters called on the government to withdraw its controversial "foreign agents" bill, which would require organizations with foreign ... Show more
Perspectives: Unpacking the Georgian government’s understanding of “pseudo-liberal ideology”
eurasianet.org/perspectives-unpacking-the-georgian-governments-understanding-of-pseudo-liberal-ideology
Aleko Elisashvili physically confronts majority leader Mamuka Mdinaradze: At the session of the legal committee, the leader of "Citizens" Aleko ...
georgiatoday.ge/aleko-elisashvili-physically-confronts-majority-leader-mamuka-mdinaradze/
After 6 Months In Russian Detention, RFE/RL Journalist Still Making Sense Of It All
rferl.org/a/russia-alsu-kurmasheva-six-months-detention-rferl-political-prisoner/32909516.html
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