Georgia

Helsinki Commission Leadership Criticises Georgian Foreign Agent Law

WASHINGTON—In response to news that the Georgian parliament is considering Russian-style foreign agent legislation, which would have a chilling effect…

2 weeks ago

‘Attack On Free Speech’: Controversial ‘Foreign Agent’ Law Debated In Georgia

TBILISI -- The corridors of Georgia's parliament building were blocked on February 20 as a small group of journalists and…

4 weeks ago

The NHC urges the Georgian Government not to adopt proposed “Foreign Agents” law

Undersigned organisations express their concern with the new Draft Law on “Transparency of Foreign Influence” proposed by the newly established…

4 weeks ago

“Adoption of law on foreign agents will not be in line with human rights standards”

The Public Defender’s Office is echoing the draft law of Georgia "On transparency of foreign influence" and considers that the…

4 weeks ago

Georgia Loses USD 76 Million Dispute with Russia’s Inter RAO

The Georgian government has lost another, USD 76 million arbitration case with Russia’s state-controlled energy company Inter RAO, which indirectly…

1 month ago

Parliament urges Georgia to pardon and release ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili

Parliament urges to provide Mr Saakashvili with adequate medical treatment, respect his fundamental rights and personal dignity.  The continuing failure…

1 month ago

What does “Foreign Agent Law” mean for Georgia?

On December 29, 2022, The People’s Power, a sovereignist offshoot of the ruling party, Georgian Dream, presented the draft law,…

1 month ago

Georgia: robust economic performance, but geopolitical risks challenge outlook

The Georgian economy has demonstrated unexpectedly strong economic performance over the past two years. This contributed to the affirmation of the…

1 month ago

Giorgi Vashadze, MP: “Old age pension did not increase proportionally to budget growth”

Resume: According to the claim of the Leader of Strategy Builder, Giorgi Vashadze, Georgia’s state budget trebled after 2012 and,…

1 month ago

Shadow Economy Under Saakashvili’s Rule

Giorgi Baramidze, Former Interior Minister, State Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration of Georgia Under the United National Movement’s rule, the share of the…

1 month ago

In Occupied Abkhazia Police Seize 396 Crypto Mining Rigs In 48hrs

Police in Abkhazia have confiscated 396 crypto mining rigs in the space of just 48 hours – as the de…

1 month ago

Should We Expect a Georgian Maidan?

Since becoming independent in 1991, Georgia has been striving for closer ties with the West and membership in organizations such…

1 month ago

Irakli Kobakhidze: In 2022, EU member states increased import from Russia more than Georgia did. The EU has an animated trade with Russia

According to Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement, EU member states increased import from Russia more than Georgia. In order to corroborate his…

2 months ago

EECMD Statement on the conditions affecting the former President of Georgia

EECMD Statement on the conditions affecting Mikheil Saakashvili, the former President of Georgia Protecting the health and survival of Mikheil…

3 months ago

Ex-President Saakashvili – A Life Hanging By A Thread

The health of Georgia’s ex-president Saakashvili is a political issue. After a year in prison, he is a shadow of…

3 months ago