Tbilisi

"They speak the language of blackmail." Georgia's government response to the US proposal

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

"The US could ensure a change in NGO behavior, particularly stopping their policy of not recognizing the legitimacy of the Georgian government and abandoning revolutionary plans".

US Air Force Chief of Staff: "Deeply concerned about Russian influence in Georgia"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

Charles Brown: "We will remain committed to Georgia's sovereignty"

"Visa liberalization, trade, security" – What Georgia will gain from the US if it returns to democracy

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

POLITICO reports that this should motivate Georgia to conduct free elections after the government withdraws the "foreign agents" law passed on May 14.

Georgia to dissolve CEC advisory group before elections

Elections in Georgia 2024

May 20, 2024

The CEC advisory group is composed of international and/or local experts selected by representatives from the Georgian Ombudsman’s Office and monitoring organizations.

Bankwatch: If the situation in Georgia worsens, international funding should be halted

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

"Civil society is crucial for reducing the risks of implementing investment projects"

Russian diplomat "diagnosed" the president of Georgia

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

Karasin attributes to the Georgian president "a maniacal adherence to Saakashvili's standards."

Scholz and Macron: "It is with deep regret that we take note of the decision of the Georgian government"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

"Georgia’s European path has been chartered – but speed and direction of moving forward depend on Georgia"

Bill for sanctions on Georgian deputies presented in US Congress today

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

The sanctions will also affect law enforcement officials and representatives of security services

Georgian deputy's revelations about the 'Global War Party' shocked a British journalist

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

Georgian Dream party Deputy Mariam Lashkhi appeared on the British podcast The News Agents and stated that the so-called 'Global War Party' is a 'force akin to the Freemasons' that influences the world.

US Congress may sanction authors of Georgia's 'foreign agents' law - WSJ, The Hill

Georgia - EU

May 20, 2024

Sanctions may be imposed on individuals responsible for elite corruption. But Wilson’s draft text also offers carrots if the foreign agents law is revoked

"This is repression" – Protesters against Georgia's "foreign agents" law summoned by police for questioning

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 19, 2024

The Interior Ministry charges activists with criminal articles that carry huge prison sentences

Georgian President vetoes Foreign Influence Transparency Law, which is known as 'foreign agents law'

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 18, 2024

"This law cannot be improved or embellished, this law must be repealed"

Moscow and Tbilisi discussed transitioning cash transactions to rubles and lari

Georgia-Russia

May 18, 2024

Moscow discusses restoring diplomatic relations with Georgia and road transport through South Ossetia

The "foreign agents" bill in Georgia will also apply to individuals

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 18, 2024

The Ministry of Justice gains the right to request personal data. However, the Speaker of Parliament claims this is a misinterpretation of the law

Georgia Ombudsman: 93 of 180 protest arrests cite police misconduct

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 18, 2024

Ninety-three of the arrested individuals complained about police misconduct, while 71 requested intervention, prompting the Ombudsman to refer the matter to the special investigative service

"This was the final warning": Analysts assess U.S. assistant secretary of state's visit to Georgia

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 17, 2024

"Ivanishvili's ideas and conspiracy theories are dangerous for himself and, most importantly, for the country."

"President Erdogan's leadership is an example for all of us," - Georgia PM

Turkey

May 17, 2024

Prime minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze is currently on an official visit to Turkey. During a joint briefing with president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he praised Erdogan's leadership as exemplary.

Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary May 13-17, 2024

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 17, 2024

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries

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