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Georgia Today Nov 04
Papuashvili criticizes Euronews host over Kobakhidze interview, says she ‘was not listening to anyone but herself’
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-criticizes-euronews-host-says-she-was-not-listening-to-anyone-but-herself/
Georgia Today Nov 02
Papuashvili urges Georgian diplomats to defend sovereignty against both allies and adversaries
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-urges-georgian-diplomats-to-defend-sovereignty-against-both-allies-and-adversaries/
Georgia Today Oct 27
🔘Shalva Papuashvili accused the European Commission of using “Soviet methods” toward Georgia, including confrontation, escalation ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 19
Papuashvili draws parallel between protests in France and Georgia: Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has commented on the recent unrest in France ...
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Georgia Today Oct 13
Papuashvili: ‘We have not heard any official grounds’ for Russia’s restrictions on Georgian beverages
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-we-have-not-heard-any-official-grounds-for-russias-restrictions-on-georgian-beverages/
Georgia Today Oct 12
Georgian parliament speaker: ‘I congratulate’ EU ambassador on turning Europe Days into days of hatred towards Europe
georgiatoday.ge/georgian-parliament-speaker-i-congratulate-eu-ambassador-on-turning-europe-days-into-days-of-hatred-towards-europe/
Georgia Today Oct 02
Papuashvili on UK sanctions: ‘A broken clock is right twice a day’: Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has dismissed the United Kingdom’s latest ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-on-uk-sanctions-a-broken-clock-is-right-twice-a-day/
Georgia Today Sep 11
Mzia Amaglobeli: I await international justice. You should wait too, Mr Papuashvili
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Georgia Today Sep 09
Papuashvili on the statement by EU ambassador to UN – Brussels is lost in its own false narrative
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-on-the-statement-by-eu-ambassador-to-un-brussels-is-lost-in-its-own-false-narrative/
Georgia Today Sep 01
Parliament’s autumn session to open today: The autumn session of the Parliament of Georgia will open today, September 1. Speaking at the Bureau meeting ...
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Georgia Today Jun 25
Papuashvili says European Parliament and PACE resolutions are ‘an attack on the idea of Georgian statehood’
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-says-european-parliament-and-pace-resolutions-are-an-attack-on-the-idea-of-georgian-statehood/
Georgia Today May 22
Papuashvili accuses German ambassador of damaging Georgia-Germany relations: Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, sharply criticized Germany’s ...
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Georgia Today May 08
Georgian Parliament Speaker criticizes EU policies in Europe Day letter: Shalva Papuashvili has published an open letter addressed to Pawel Herczynski on the ...
georgiatoday.ge/georgian-parliament-speaker-criticizes-eu-policies-in-europe-day-letter/
Georgia Today May 05
Georgian Parliament Speaker criticizes Ukraine policy after Kobakhidze–Zelensky meeting
georgiatoday.ge/georgian-parliament-speaker-criticizes-ukraine-policy-after-kobakhidze-zelensky-meeting/
Georgia Today Apr 29
Papuaishvili: Mdinaradze to assume deputy prime minister post from tomorrow: Georgia’s Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has announced that Mamuka Mdinaradze ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuaishvili-mdinaradze-to-assume-deputy-prime-minister-post-from-tomorrow/
Georgia Today Apr 03
Papuashvili warns of alleged European-funded interference in Church affairs: Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has warned of what he described as ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-warns-of-alleged-european-funded-interference-in-church-affairs/
Georgia Today Mar 27
Papuashvili accuses Helsinki Commission of ‘using’ Georgian opposition for political attacks
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-accuses-helsinki-commission-of-using-georgian-opposition-for-political-attacks/
Georgia Today Feb 27
🔘The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has addressed an open letter to Shalva Papuashvili: “Ukraine does not need lectures from ... Show more
Georgia Today Mar 12
Papuashvili: Today we face not a radical opposition, but a radical Brussels: Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili has accused the European Union ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-today-we-face-not-a-radical-opposition-but-a-radical-brussels/
Georgia Today Mar 10
Georgian Parliament Speaker accuses German ambassador of “manipulation” over EU sanctions debate
georgiatoday.ge/georgian-parliament-speaker-accuses-german-ambassador-of-manipulation-over-eu-sanctions-debate/
Georgia Today Feb 27
🔘On February 25, the Speaker was asked about Georgia’s vote on the UN resolution concerning Ukraine, backed by 107 countries, including Georgia ... Show more
Georgia Today Feb 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili claimed that the British Ambassador to Tbilisi has effectively been appointed as a de facto censor and commandant in Georgia ... Show more
Georgia Today Feb 11
Papuashvili accuses Helsinki Commission of political bias ahead of February 11 briefing
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-accuses-helsinki-commission-of-political-bias-ahead-of-february-11-briefing/
Georgia Today Feb 10
Georgia tops region in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, while score declines – Papuashvili, TI Georgia
georgiatoday.ge/georgia-tops-region-in-2025-corruption-perceptions-index-while-score-declines-papuashvili-ti-georgia/
Georgia Today Feb 06
Shalva Papuashvili: We expect Georgia–US strategic partnership to be fully restored
georgiatoday.ge/shalva-papuashvili-we-expect-georgia-us-strategic-partnership-to-be-fully-restored/
Georgia Today Feb 04
🔘Shalva Papuashvili: “Everyone recognizes the challenges confronting higher education. However, there is now an effort to misrepresent reality ... Show more
Georgia Today Jan 30
Papuashvili: OSCE “Moscow Mechanism” is an attempt to intimidate the Georgian people
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-osce-moscow-mechanism-is-an-attempt-to-intimidate-the-georgian-people/
Georgia Today Jan 13
Papuashvili: Sandu skeptical of Moldova’s independent EU accession, Georgia’s European path lies in sovereignty
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-sandu-skeptical-of-moldovas-independent-eu-accession-georgias-european-path-lies-in-sovereignty/
Georgia Today Jan 08
Parliament Speaker: US withdrawal confirms Venice Commission’s transformation into political instrument
georgiatoday.ge/parliament-speaker-us-withdrawal-confirms-venice-commissions-transformation-into-political-instrument/
Georgia Today Jan 06
Parliament Speaker: Venezuela operation underscores EU’s waning role as a global geopolitical actor
georgiatoday.ge/parliament-speaker-venezuela-operation-underscores-eus-waning-role-as-a-global-geopolitical-actor/
Georgia Today Dec 29 25
Shalva Papuashvili dismisses BBC investigation as “orchestrated attack” on Georgian state
georgiatoday.ge/shalva-papuashvili-dismisses-bbc-investigation-as-orchestrated-attack-on-georgian-state/
Georgia Today Dec 29 25
Papuashvili: No common ground with current EU leadership: Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili has sharply criticized the European Union’s ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-no-common-ground-with-current-eu-leadership/
Georgia Today Dec 19 25
Papuashvili accuses EU of politicizing visa-free travel with Georgia: Speaking to journalists about the potential suspension of visa-free travel with the ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-accuses-eu-of-politicizing-visa-free-travel-with-georgia/
Georgia Today Dec 16 25
Papuashvili: Trump lawsuit shows the BBC acted as propaganda tool in “hybrid operation” against Georgia
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-trump-lawsuit-shows-the-bbc-acted-as-propaganda-tool-in-hybrid-operation-against-georgia/
Georgia Today Dec 09 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili: “If a gathering restricts citizens’ freedom of movement, police will be required to propose alternative routes ... Show more
Georgia Today Dec 08 25
Speaker: No political neutrality toward terrorism; parties endorsing it endanger democracy
georgiatoday.ge/speaker-no-political-neutrality-toward-terrorism-parties-endorsing-it-endanger-democracy/
Georgia Today Nov 21 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili claimed that, in his view, Brussels is undergoing a “Sovietization” process, with contributions from representatives of Eastern Europe ... Show more
Georgia Today Nov 25 25
Speaker: Georgia has done all it can for NATO membership; ball is in alliance’s court
georgiatoday.ge/speaker-georgia-has-done-all-it-can-for-nato-membership-ball-is-in-alliances-court/
Georgia Today Nov 28 25
Papuashvili: EU transparency rules show Brussels hypocrisy: Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused Brussels of hypocrisy in response to new European ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-eu-transparency-rules-show-brussels-hypocrisy/
Georgia Today Nov 21 25
Papuashvili: Foreign political groups spreading disinformation are engaging in hostile activity against Georgia
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-foreign-political-groups-spreading-disinformation-are-engaging-in-hostile-activity-against-georgia/
Georgia Today Nov 19 25
Papuashvili: Brussels avoids dialogue because its disinformation cannot withstand the truth
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-brussels-avoids-dialogue-because-its-disinformation-cannot-withstand-the-truth/
Georgia Today Nov 17 25
🔘Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, announced that the Anti-Corruption Bureau will be dissolved on March 2, 2026 ... Show more
Georgia Today Nov 17 25
Shalva Papuashvili: “After consultations with the government, we have decided to abolish the administration of the administrative-territorial unit operating ... Show more
Georgia Today Nov 18 25
Tskhinvali’s de facto MFA: Tbilisi must accept the existing reality: The de facto “foreign ministry” of occupied Tskhinvali has responded to recent comments by ...
georgiatoday.ge/tskhinvalis-de-facto-mfa-tbilisi-must-accept-the-existing-reality/
Georgia Today Nov 14 25
Papuashvili and Mirzoyan highlight new era of regional stability in Tbilisi meeting
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-and-mirzoyan-highlight-new-era-of-regional-stability-in-tbilisi-meeting/
Georgia Today Nov 12 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili: “The Georgian government’s decision to listen to its own people, rather than those who seek to divide and weaken us, speaks volumes ... Show more
Georgia Today Nov 12 25
Papuashvili: Brussels chooses confrontation over dialogue, has strayed from European values
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-brussels-chooses-confrontation-over-dialogue-has-strayed-from-european-values/
Georgia Today Nov 14 25
Parliament Speaker: German Foreign Ministry must explain ambassador’s “support for extremists”
georgiatoday.ge/parliament-speaker-german-foreign-ministry-must-explain-ambassadors-support-for-extremists/
Georgia Today Nov 17 25
Papuashvili: Georgians living abroad will be able to vote in parliamentary elections only on Georgian territory
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-georgians-living-abroad-will-be-able-to-vote-in-parliamentary-elections-only-on-georgian-territory/
Georgia Today Nov 17 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili: “One significant amendment relates to non-resident citizens—those living abroad—and the procedure for casting their ballots ... Show more
Georgia Today Nov 06 25
Speaker: Brussels-supported radicals were the only biolent side on October 4: Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused the European Union of ...
georgiatoday.ge/speaker-brussels-supported-radicals-were-the-only-biolent-side-on-october-4/
Georgia Today Nov 03 25
Papuashvili: European Parliament has turned Euronest into a tool of blackmail: Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, has accused the European ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-european-parliament-has-turned-euronest-into-a-tool-of-blackmail/
Georgia Today Nov 03 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili: “People from the post-Soviet space are lecturing us about Europe — Rasa Juknevičienė, Gorbachev’s longtime ally, and Sergei Lagodinsky ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 28 25
🔘The ruling Georgian Dream party is filing a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court seeking to ban several political parties ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 28 25
Parliament Speaker files constitutional lawsuit to ban three major opposition parties
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Georgia Today Oct 28 25
🔘Shalva Papuashvili: “If individuals linked to a banned party form a new one or join an existing party, and the Constitutional Court determines that their ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 30 25
Parliament Speaker alleges record German funding to Georgian NGOs was kept secret
georgiatoday.ge/parliament-speaker-alleges-record-german-funding-to-georgian-ngos-was-kept-secret/
Georgia Today Oct 20 25
Papuashvili on Peter Fischer: The 30-year partnership has reached a low point — we hope this recall signals a reset
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-on-peter-fischer-the-30-year-partnership-has-reached-a-low-point-we-hope-this-recall-signals-a-reset/
Georgia Today Oct 16 25
🔘According to him, the legacy of Merab Kostava, along with the struggle for Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, and laws, appears to hold no value for her ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 13 25
Speaker: Brussels considered supporter of extremism until it condemns attack on Presidential Palace
georgiatoday.ge/speaker-brussels-considered-supporter-of-extremism-until-it-condemns-attack-on-presidential-palace/
Georgia Today Oct 06 25
Papuashvili criticizes EU officials over Georgia elections statement: Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has sharply criticized EU officials Kaja Kallas and ...
georgiatoday.ge/papuashvili-criticizes-eu-officials-over-georgia-elections-statement/
Georgia Today Apr 14 25
Tbilisi responds to Moscow’s call for restoring ties: “End the occupation first”: Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Mikhail Galuzin, stated that Moscow is open ...
georgiatoday.ge/tbilisi-responds-to-moscows-call-for-restoring-ties-end-the-occupation-first/
Georgia Today Feb 04 25
🔘Over 40 media outlets issued a joint statement condemning the February 1 attack on the online media platform Publika by Shalva Papuashvili ... Show more
Georgia Today Dec 09 24
According to the Chairman of Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, recent events have highlighted the importance of regulating this area ... Show more
Georgia Today Nov 25 24
Shalva Papuashvili becomes the chairman of the 11th convocation parliament: Shalva Papuashvili became the chairman of the 11th convocation parliament ...
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Georgia Today Nov 25 24
Parliament to set the presidential election date on November 26: Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated that the date for the upcoming ...
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Georgia Today Oct 16 24
🔘Shalva Papuashvili claimed that at the end of November, Parliament will move forward with the impeachment of President Salome Zurabishvili ... Show more
Georgia Today Sep 25 24
“Such behavior is not serious” — Speaker on canceling Kobakhidze’s invitation to Biden’s reception
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Key FactsGeorgian PM's Invitation to Biden's Reception Canceled
Sep 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: georgiatoday.ge
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: georgiatoday.ge
- Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's invitation to President Joe Biden's traditional reception in New York has been canceled.
- The cancellation of the invitation and refusal of all meetings with the Georgian delegation were confirmed by a senior Biden administration official.
- This decision stems from perceived anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government, including the adoption of the so-called Foreign Agents Law.
- The U.S. administration has implemented strict measures against the Georgian government, including visa restrictions and halting financial aid.
Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights: Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had ...
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Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights: Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had ...
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Georgia Today Sep 13 24
Speaker: External forces dictate agenda for our opposition: "While every country manages its own elections, it appears that external forces are attempting ...
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