politics
Georgian President pays tribute to Pope Francis
Georgian MP Mikheil Kavelashvili on Monday expressed sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, paying tribute to the late pontiff’s legacy as a global spiritual leader. Posting on social media platform X, Kavelashvili extended condolences on behalf o...
Georgian PM offers condolences following death of Pope Francis
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Kobakhidze extended his sympathies to the glob...
Georgia’s ruling party marks 13th anniversary, touts ‘record on peace’, democracy, economic growth
The ruling Georgian Dream party on Monday marked its 13th anniversary, celebrating its record in power and accusing Western institutions of exerting pressure on the country. In a statement by the party’s Political Council, Georgian Dream credited it...
Georgian NGOs slam ruling party statements over possible suspension of visa-liberalization with EU
Georgian civil society organizations have strongly criticized recent statements by senior officials from the ruling Georgian Dream party, who suggested that the EU might suspend visa-free travel for Georgian citizens. In a joint statement signed by ...
Georgian MP speaks of possible suspension of visa-free travel with EU
Sozar Subari, a member of the People’s Power faction of the ruling Georgian Dream party, has stated that the suspension of Georgia’s visa-free regime with the European Union is a possibility. He made the remark during an interview with Radio Sivrce, ...
Civil society leader urges sanctions on GD officials instead of possible suspension of visa-liberalization
Tina Khidasheli, chair of the Georgian civil society organization Civic Idea, has called on international partners and allied governments to impose targeted sanctions on political figures who obstruct Georgia’s European progress—specifically members ...
Estonian FM warns Georgia’s new grant law threatens civil society and EU aspirations
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has sharply criticized Georgia’s newly passed legislation that requires foreign donors to seek government approval before funding civil society organizations, warning that it undermines democratic independence...
Poland imposes entry ban on eight Georgian officials over protest crackdown
Poland has imposed sanctions on eight high-ranking Georgian law enforcement officials in response to what it describes as increasing repression of opposition voices and violence against peaceful protesters in Georgia. According to a statement releas...
Swedish Foreign Minister: Georgia’s new grant law “fundamentally incompatible” with EU Values
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Stenergard has strongly criticized Georgia’s newly adopted law on foreign grants, stating that it is “fundamentally incompatible” with EU values and core democratic principles.” Her remarks, shared on social...
Georgia appoints new ambassadors to Slovakia, Ireland, and Malaysia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has announced the appointment of three new ambassadors to key diplomatic posts in Europe and Asia. Konstantine Kavtaradze has been named Georgia’s new Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. Kavtaradze, a long-s...
