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The President of Georgia addressed the protesters outside the parliament, proposing a referendum

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 29, 2024

"Does Georgia want a European future for itself or Russian slavery?"

Georgia's parliament overrides president's veto on 'foreign agents' law: 'Russian law' adopted. Video

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 28, 2024

A protest rally is taking place outside the Parliament building. 84 votes for, 4 against - this is how the Parliament of Georgia overrode the president's motivated objections related to the "foreign agents" law.

39 settlements in Armenia declared disaster zones

Armenia

May 28, 2024

We're talking about cities and villages in the Lori and Tavush regions where bridges, roads, and houses collapsed due to flooding. The government has already allocated about $800,000 to deal with the aftermath of the natural disaster.

Georgian crisis: how will it affect Abkhazia? Abkhaz experts discuss. Video

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

May 28, 2024

Could Russia be planning to "offer" Georgia the return of Abkhazia and South Ossetia? A discussion between Astamur Tania and Inal Khashig

Renewable energy: Fashion or pragmatism? Analysis from Baku

Azerbaijan

May 28, 2024

Economist Natig Jafarli discusses the challenges Azerbaijan faces in green energy production

Prime minister of Georgia's 'fantastic' promises: An opinion from Abkhazia

Abkhazia

May 28, 2024

"The Georgian authorities should abandon the idea of joining the European Union 'together with our Abkhazian and Ossetian brothers and sisters.'"

"Appointing the archbishop as Armenia's prime minister is the wrong path" - Opinion

Armenia

May 28, 2024

The protest movement is fading, so there is no question of its leader Bagrat Galstanyan becoming Prime Minister in violation of the constitution due to public pressure, says political analyst Gurgen Simonyan.

Speakers from seven European countries urge the Georgian parliament to withdraw the "foreign agents" law

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 28, 2024

"The law does not comply with European standards and is aimed at silencing the media and civil society, which play a vital role in Georgia's path to the EU"

Veteran of Georgian-Abkhazian War accused of illegal weapon possession

Abkhazia

May 27, 2024

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a homemade loaded revolver was found in Artur Aloev's bedroom. However, they opted not to detain him

A prominent Georgian businessman urged the government not to override the veto on the 'foreign agents' law

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 27, 2024

"The law can come into effect in January, and the new parliament will decide how acceptable this law is for the population," - Soso Pkhakadze

German foreign minister: "Georgian authorities block citizens' EU membership dream"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 27, 2024

"The president, the people on the streets, the EU - all want the European path for Georgia. Otherwise, only Putin will be satisfied"

"We have been following events in Georgia with great concern," - the US vice president

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 27, 2024

The United States stands with you and all Georgians in pursuit of a better future

The Legal Committee of the Georgian Parliament overcomes president's veto on the "foreign agents" law

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 27, 2024

The issue of overriding the veto will now be discussed in a plenary session on May 28

Police must refrain from escalating violence

Georgia

May 27, 2024

Tbilisi stands at a crossroads. The government's response to the ongoing protests will determine whether the situation escalates into further violence or finds a constructive resolution

Georgian president introduced the "Georgian Charter" to unite all pro-Western forces. What does the charter propose?

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 27, 2024

The charter states that the parliament formed after the October elections will be temporary, holding only one session to make crucial decisions

Flood in Northern Armenia: One casualty reported, 190 people evacuated

Armenia

May 26, 2024

Emergency and rescue operations are underway in both flood-affected regions of Armenia, Lori and Tavush.

Prime minister of Georgia: "Despite the president's betrayal, we maintained peace for two years"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 26, 2024

He also announced that "by 2030, Georgians should be living alongside their Abkhazian and Ossetian brothers and sisters."

"Granting Georgia candidate status, the EU responded to the aspirations of the Georgian people," stated the French president in a letter

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 26, 2024

At a time when Russia has brought war back to the European continent, I want to once again reaffirm "France's unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty and independence on this symbolic day of the restoration of its independence".

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