Final OSCE report confirms 'alarming context' in Georgian parliamentary elections 2024 elections in Georgia December 21, 2024 The OSCE "is not mandated to validate or reject election results; its report is intended to help voters draw their own conclusions."
EU sanctions could impact Georgian diplomats as European Commission suggests ending visa-free access Georgia - EU December 20, 2024 If this proposal is approved, diplomats, officials, and their families will only be able to enter EU countries with short-stay visas.
Georgia's president: "What difference does it make whether the 'foreign agent' law is changed or not?" Georgia December 20, 2024 "I clearly explained that the EU has no right to create a commission with individuals in Georgia who have unrecognized authority."
Outrage in Georgia over Council of Europe Secretary General's statements during Tbilisi visit - reactions Georgia - EU December 20, 2024 "Alain Berset is helping ruling party legitimize itself and diverting attention from important goals, such as announcing new parliamentary elections."
Georgian PM: 'Sanctioned Interior Ministry officials will be awarded Orders of Honour' Georgia December 20, 2024 Among them are Minister of Internal Affairs, head of the special forces, and his deputy and others.
US State Department signals possible new sanctions on Georgian authorities Georgia-USA December 20, 2024 Vedant Patel: "The U.S. strongly condemns the ongoing brutal violence by Georgian Dream."
Council of Europe Secretary General: "Georgian authorities pledge to amend 'foreign agents' law" Georgia - EU December 20, 2024 An international working group will be established to amend the law.
Council of Europe urges Georgian Government to respect freedom and end violence Georgia - EU December 20, 2024 The Council expresses concern over the Georgian authorities' decision to suspend the country's EU accession process until 2028.
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The United States expands visa restrictions on Georgian officials and their families Georgia-USA December 20, 2024 State Department: "We stand with the people of Georgia and will hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations and undermining the country’s democratic future"
17 OSCE member states "strongly condemned the unjustified violence by the Georgian Dream" Georgia - EU December 19, 2024 "Those responsible for the unlawful use of force must be held accountable"
Georgian Interior Minister faces US sanctions following UK measures Georgia-USA December 19, 2024 The sanctions list also includes Mirza Kezevadze, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Department of Special Assignments.
UK sanctions Georgian interior minister, four officials over protest crackdown Georgia - EU December 19, 2024 The decision, coordinated with the United States, includes asset freezes
Sponsored Reviving soil in Western Georgia with support from CENN and EU CENN December 19, 2024 Manganese mining leads to gradual desertification and makes the soil unsuitable for agriculture.
Sponsored Solar panels in kindergarten: Project under Georgia's EU-backed 'Climate Program' CENN December 19, 2024 In 2023, the kindergarten saved 3,600 kilowatts of electricity, reducing its annual expenses by $427.
Ben Cardin and European lawmakers are calling for sanctions against Georgian Dream Georgia-USA December 19, 2024 "We must push back against those directing flagrant assaults on peaceful protesters"
Helsinki Commission: 'They will turn Georgia into platform for Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence' Georgia December 19, 2024 "Despite massive resistance from Georgian people, Georgian Dream continues to integrate with the world's autocrats."
Georgian NGOs report torture and abuse of detained protesters Protests in Georgia December 18, 2024 It is alleged that in some cases, the head of Georgian special forces, Zviad Kharazishvili, personally recorded videos of detainees being beaten.
"Georgia's regime aims to leave the country isolated with Russia and China," - Zourabichvili on her U.S. visit