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Zurabishvili plans a series of meetings with the leaders of the Baltic countries
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Zurabishvili plans a series of meetings with the leaders of the Baltic countries
24 March 2025

This week, the fifth President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili will meet with representatives of the legislative and executive authorities of the Baltic countries. The talks will take place in Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn.

The Armenian parliament approved the bill on the beginning of the country's European integration in the second reading
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The Armenian parliament approved the bill on the beginning of the country's European integration in the second reading
24 March 2025

The Armenian parliamentary committee on European integration approved the bill on the beginning of the process of the country's accession to the EU in the second reading. The issue is included in the agenda of the plenary session of the legislative body scheduled for March 25. This is reported by Sputnik.

Tbilisi hosts rally in support of US MEGOBARI Act
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Tbilisi hosts rally in support of US MEGOBARI Act
23 March 2025

On the evening of March 22, a rally was held in the capital of Georgia in support of the MEGOBARI Act bill, which is being considered in the United States. The bipartisan initiative to review relations with official Tbilisi will be discussed in the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on March 27.

Moscow warns Armenia again about the consequences of joining the EU
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Moscow warns Armenia again about the consequences of joining the EU
21 March 2025

Armenia will have to join the sanctions against Russia and leave the EAEU if it joins the EU. This was stated by the Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu.

Georgia to Ban Foreign Financing of TV and Radio Broadcasters, Online Media Next in Line
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Georgia to Ban Foreign Financing of TV and Radio Broadcasters, Online Media Next in Line
19 March 2025

The Georgian Parliament, effectively controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, supported amendments to the Law on Broadcasting in the second reading. The changes provide for a ban on direct and indirect foreign financing for TV and radio companies in monetary and any material form.

Armenia rules out use of force in relations with Azerbaijan
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Armenia rules out use of force in relations with Azerbaijan
19 March 2025

Armenia is considering a use of force only in the case of defense against aggression. This was reported by the press secretary of the country's Foreign Ministry Ani Badalyan. In this way, she commented on Azerbaijan's accusations of "militarization" and preparation for a use of force.

The Georgian Parliament has adopted the
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The Georgian Parliament has adopted the "American" version of the law on foreign agents in the second reading
19 March 2025

The Georgian Parliament, completely controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, unanimously (86 votes) adopted the "Foreign Agent Registration Act" in the second reading. The ruling party claims that this is a "direct copy" of the American FARA law.

Saakashvili given another four and a half years in prison
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Saakashvili given another four and a half years in prison
17 March 2025

The third president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, was found guilty of illegally crossing the border and sentenced to four years and six months in prison. Taking into account the three previous sentences, the politician's total prison term is 12.5 years, Mtavari reports. Thus, he will serve his sentence until April 1, 2034.

The US will discuss a bill to review US-Georgia relations
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The US will discuss a bill to review US-Georgia relations
16 March 2025

On March 27, the US Senate will consider the bipartisan MEGOBARI Act initiative concerning relations with Tbilisi. This was reported on the X social network by Washington-based journalist Alex Raufoglu, citing sources in Congress.

Georgian opposition sums up politically motivated layoffs in government services
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Georgian opposition sums up politically motivated layoffs in government services
15 March 2025

In 2025, up to 300 government employees were dismissed in Georgia for political reasons, including 45 employees of the Tbilisi City Hall. These figures were cited at today's briefing by Tbilisi City Council deputy from the opposition party "Gakharia - for Georgia" Tata Khvedeliani.