Georgian foreign agent bill passes first stage in parliament
Parliament’s Bureau gave the legislation the go-ahead to proceed amidst noisy protests outside the building.
Georgian parliament rushes amendments to abolish gender quotas
The hearings on gender quotas in parliamentary election lists were rushed through amidst clashes and sexist comments.
Georgia’s foreign agents bill faces international condemnation
A year ago, the parliament dropped a draft law with the same content amid mass protests in the country.
Georgian Government to bring back aborted foreign agent law
The ruling party was forced to drop their previous draft foreign agent law after mass protests in March 2023.
Russian spies ‘used sonic weapon’ on American in Tbilisi
An international investigation has suggested that Russian sonic or energy weaponry may be the cause of the Havana syndrome.
NATO and Armenia to finalise new agreement as Stoltenberg tours South Caucasus
Armenia and NATO have announced that a new partnership programme between them will be approved ‘soon’.
Mine entrance blocked near Shukruti in renewed protest against Georgian Manganese
The residents of Shukruti demand adequate compensation for the destruction of their village.
Georgia criticises EU and Ukraine over wanted former UNM officials
Georgia has criticised the EU for allowing a wanted former UNM figure to take part in meetings with EU officials.
Gvaramia and Melia present new opposition party
The UNM’s former chair, Nika Melia, and Mtavari Arkhi’s Nika Gvaramia have unveiled their new political party, Ahali.
Mob led by Georgian Orthodox priests threatens local imam over Friday prayer
The mob attempted to disrupt Friday prayer at an imam’s house in Adigeni.