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No one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia: Kobakhidze made a loud statement and cynically remembered Ukraine

No one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia: Kobakhidze made a loud statement and cynically remembered Ukraine

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Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Law on Foreign Agents

Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Law on Foreign Agents

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You can see what happened to Fico: Georgian Prime Minister names “guilty” of assassination attempt on Slovak colleague and claims “threats” from European Commissioner

You can see what happened to Fico: Georgian Prime Minister names “guilty” of assassination attempt on Slovak colleague and claims “threats” from European Commissioner

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Turkey supports Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO amid protests against the law on "foreign agents"

Turkey supports Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO amid protests against the law on "foreign agents"

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Georgian parliament passes controversial law on foreign agents amid protests

Georgian parliament passes controversial law on foreign agents amid protests

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Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

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Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

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In Georgia, opponents of the law on "foreign agents" announced a protest at night near the parliament building

In Georgia, opponents of the law on "foreign agents" announced a protest at night near the parliament building

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Tbilisi gathers for a large-scale "European March" against the law on foreign agents

Tbilisi gathers for a large-scale "European March" against the law on foreign agents

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Georgian Prime Minister accuses former US ambassador of inciting revolution in country

Georgian Prime Minister accuses former US ambassador of inciting revolution in country

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Georgian Parliament passes law on foreign agents in second reading amid protests

Georgian Parliament passes law on foreign agents in second reading amid protests

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"Russification is a real threat to Georgia": Foreign Ministry responds to Georgian Prime Minister's accusations of "Ukrainization"

"Russification is a real threat to Georgia": Foreign Ministry responds to Georgian Prime Minister's accusations of "Ukrainization"

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Georgian president vows to veto law on 'foreign agents' amid mass protests

Georgian president vows to veto law on 'foreign agents' amid mass protests

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PM Kobakhidze: Law on Foreign Agents is intended to "prevent Ukrainization" of Georgia

PM Kobakhidze: Law on Foreign Agents is intended to "prevent Ukrainization" of Georgia

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Stoltenberg: situation at the front is difficult, NATO allies provide 99 percent of military aid to Ukraine

Stoltenberg: situation at the front is difficult, NATO allies provide 99 percent of military aid to Ukraine

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Parliament approves new government in Georgia

Parliament approves new government in Georgia

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Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

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Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

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Georgian Prime Minister says EU integration remains a priority for the country

Georgian Prime Minister says EU integration remains a priority for the country

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reaffirmed the country's priority of European integration. He emphasized the importance of economic performance for EU accession, despite opposition criticism of election irregularities.

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What facilities can be imprisoned for picketing in Georgia? The list has been announced

What facilities can be imprisoned for picketing in Georgia? The list has been announced

The Georgian government has approved a list of strategic facilities, the blocking of which will be punishable by up to 4 years in prison. The list includes the parliament, the CEC, ministries and other important institutions.

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Elections in Georgia: the ruling party is caught in a scandal over the “Russian trace” in a campaign video

Elections in Georgia: the ruling party is caught in a scandal over the “Russian trace” in a campaign video

Georgia's ruling party has released an election video that appeared to be similar to a 2018 Russian advertisement. Earlier, the party had already gotten into a scandal for using photos of destroyed Ukraine in its campaigning.

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“Georgian Dream illegally used photos of destroyed Ukraine in advertising banners: new details

“Georgian Dream illegally used photos of destroyed Ukraine in advertising banners: new details

The author of the photo of the destroyed church in Bohorodichne claimed that the photo was stolen for the Georgian Dream election campaign. Photographer Lev Radin categorically refused to use the photo, but the party ignored the ban.

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Georgia's PM says his party's scandalous campaigning “exposed the truth” about Ukraine: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Administration respond

Georgia's PM says his party's scandalous campaigning “exposed the truth” about Ukraine: Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Administration respond

The Georgian Prime Minister said that election banners with ruins in Ukraine “exposed the truth”. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the statement as unfriendly, calling it an attempt to drag Ukraine into Georgia's internal political processes.

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Georgia's ruling party uses photos of Ukrainian cities destroyed by Russia for its election banners

Georgia's ruling party uses photos of Ukrainian cities destroyed by Russia for its election banners

Georgia's ruling party posted campaign banners with photos of destroyed Ukrainian cities. They were contrasted with peaceful Georgian cities, calling for “choosing peace” and “saying no to war.

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Georgian Prime Minister to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president

Georgian Prime Minister to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president

Irakli Kobakhidze will take part in the inauguration of Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian. Peseshkian, a 70-year-old cardiac surgeon, won early elections after the death of the previous president in a plane crash.

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Georgian Dream warned about the seizure of NGO and media accounts for disobeying the law on foreign agents

Georgian Dream warned about the seizure of NGO and media accounts for disobeying the law on foreign agents

The Georgian authorities have announced a possible seizure of the accounts of NGOs and media outlets that refuse to register as "foreign agents" under a new law requiring the declaration of foreign funding in the amount of more than 20% of income, despite fears of being branded and facing restrictions, as in Russia.

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Georgians have created a petition calling on Germany not to allow the leaders of the "Georgian Dream" to participate in the European football championship

Georgians have created a petition calling on Germany not to allow the leaders of the "Georgian Dream" to participate in the European football championship

A group of Georgian citizens has filed a petition with the German Bundestag to prevent the leaders of the Georgian Dream party from attending the European football championship in Germany due to their adoption of the controversial law on "foreign agents".

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The Georgian Foreign Ministry told the Lithuanian ambassador about Vilnius gross interference in the country's Affairs

The Georgian Foreign Ministry told the Lithuanian ambassador about Vilnius gross interference in the country's Affairs

The Lithuanian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned to the Georgian foreign ministry in connection with Vilnius ' "gross interference in internal affairs" in connection with Lithuania's criticism of Georgia's adoption of the law on foreign agents and the participation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister in protests against the document.

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No one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia: Kobakhidze made a loud statement and cynically remembered Ukraine

No one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia: Kobakhidze made a loud statement and cynically remembered Ukraine

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told reporters that no one will wait for the Maidan in Georgia.

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Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Law on Foreign Agents

Georgian Parliament Overrides Presidential Veto on Law on Foreign Agents

Georgia's parliament overrode a presidential veto and passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" that critics say is inspired by Russia and could hinder the country's European aspirations.

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You can see what happened to Fico: Georgian Prime Minister names “guilty” of assassination attempt on Slovak colleague and claims “threats” from European Commissioner

You can see what happened to Fico: Georgian Prime Minister names “guilty” of assassination attempt on Slovak colleague and claims “threats” from European Commissioner

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the “party of global war” of assassinating Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and said he could be the next target, suggesting that a dangerous force is trying to destabilize Georgia.

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Turkey supports Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO amid protests against the law on "foreign agents"

Turkey supports Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO amid protests against the law on "foreign agents"

Turkey remains committed to Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO, hoping that the current events in the country will be resolved in favor of the Georgian people, as Turkish President Erdogan stated during the Georgian Prime Minister's visit to Ankara.

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Georgian parliament passes controversial law on foreign agents amid protests

Georgian parliament passes controversial law on foreign agents amid protests

Georgia passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" amid protests, prompting Western criticism of undermining democracy.

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Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

The founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, refused to meet with U. S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien because his funds were frozen by a Swiss bank on suspicion of Russian origin.

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Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

Georgia's prime minister has announced that the country's parliament will pass a controversial law on "foreign agents" tomorrow despite protests, escalating tensions over the legislation that has been criticized as repressive.

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In Georgia, opponents of the law on "foreign agents" announced a protest at night near the parliament building

In Georgia, opponents of the law on "foreign agents" announced a protest at night near the parliament building

Thousands of opponents of the law on "foreign agents" in Georgia will spend the night of May 12-13 outside the parliament building ahead of a vote on the controversial bill scheduled for May 14.

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Tbilisi gathers for a large-scale "European March" against the law on foreign agents

Tbilisi gathers for a large-scale "European March" against the law on foreign agents

Today in Tbilisi, Georgia, a large-scale pro-European protest demanding the withdrawal of the controversial law on "foreign agents" will take place, with participants marching to European Square.

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Georgian Prime Minister accuses former US ambassador of inciting revolution in country

Georgian Prime Minister accuses former US ambassador of inciting revolution in country

The Prime Minister of Georgia accused the former US ambassador of fomenting a revolution in the country in 2020-2023.

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Georgian Parliament passes law on foreign agents in second reading amid protests

Georgian Parliament passes law on foreign agents in second reading amid protests

Amid mass protests, the Georgian parliament passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" in the second reading.

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"Russification is a real threat to Georgia": Foreign Ministry responds to Georgian Prime Minister's accusations of "Ukrainization"

"Russification is a real threat to Georgia": Foreign Ministry responds to Georgian Prime Minister's accusations of "Ukrainization"

Ukraine calls on Georgia to respect the right of citizens to peacefully protest against the draft law on "foreign agents" and condemns the comments of the Georgian Prime Minister about the threat of "Ukrainization," emphasizing that the real threat to Georgia is Russification, not "Ukrainization.

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Georgian president vows to veto law on 'foreign agents' amid mass protests

Georgian president vows to veto law on 'foreign agents' amid mass protests

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili promises to veto the controversial law on "foreign agents" if it is passed, amid large-scale protests against the bill.

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PM Kobakhidze: Law on Foreign Agents is intended to "prevent Ukrainization" of Georgia

PM Kobakhidze: Law on Foreign Agents is intended to "prevent Ukrainization" of Georgia

Georgia's Prime Minister claims that the controversial law on "foreign agents" is aimed at preventing "Ukrainization" and protecting the country's sovereignty, despite Western criticism that it contradicts EU norms.

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Stoltenberg: situation at the front is difficult, NATO allies provide 99 percent of military aid to Ukraine

Stoltenberg: situation at the front is difficult, NATO allies provide 99 percent of military aid to Ukraine

NATO allies provide 99% of military assistance to Ukraine, but the situation at the front remains difficult, so support must be strengthened, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

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Parliament approves new government in Georgia

Parliament approves new government in Georgia

The Georgian parliament approved a new government headed by 45-year-old Irakli Kobakhidze with 84 votes in favor and 10 against.

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Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

The ruling Georgian Dream party has officially nominated Irakli Kobakhidze to replace Irakli Garibashvili as Georgia's prime minister. Parliament will vote on the new prime minister and his cabinet next week.

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Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Irakli Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia, and a new Prime Minister is expected to be named on February 1.

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigns.

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