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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.

News of the World • May 14 2024, 12:09 PM  •  15914 views
Georgian parliament passes controversial law on foreign agents amid protests

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.

News of the World • May 14 2024, 07:33 AM  •  17605 views
Founder of Georgia's ruling party refuses to meet with State Department representative

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.

News of the World • May 13 2024, 05:29 PM  •  23672 views
Georgian PM says parliament will adopt law on "foreign agents" tomorrow

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.

News of the World • May 12 2024, 12:00 PM  •  30134 views
In Georgia, opponents of the law on "foreign agents" announced a protest at night near the parliament building

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.

News of the World • May 11 2024, 03:28 PM  •  36875 views
Tbilisi gathers for a large-scale "European March" against the law on foreign agents

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.

News of the World • May 3 2024, 07:08 PM  •  43932 views
Georgian Prime Minister accuses former US ambassador of inciting revolution in country

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.

News of the World • May 1 2024, 04:25 PM  •  27468 views
Georgian Parliament passes law on foreign agents in second reading amid protests

"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.

Politics • April 18 2024, 01:29 PM  •  29026 views
"Russification is a real threat to Georgia": Foreign Ministry responds to Georgian Prime Minister's accusations of "Ukrainization"

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.

Politics • April 18 2024, 11:05 AM  •  15990 views
Georgian president vows to veto law on 'foreign agents' amid mass protests

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.

News of the World • April 17 2024, 04:24 PM  •  25611 views
PM Kobakhidze: Law on Foreign Agents is intended to "prevent Ukrainization" of Georgia

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.

War • March 18 2024, 03:36 PM  •  24974 views
Stoltenberg: situation at the front is difficult, NATO allies provide 99 percent of military aid to Ukraine

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.

News of the World • February 8 2024, 09:34 PM  •  31592 views
Parliament approves new government in 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.

News of the World • February 1 2024, 03:25 PM  •  23676 views
Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

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.

News of the World • January 30 2024, 08:42 PM  •  25399 views
Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigns.

News of the World • January 29 2024, 01:39 PM  •  25825 views
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation