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Mikheil Kavelashvili Arrives in Azerbaijan on an Official Visit

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, has arrived in Azerbaijan on his first official visit.

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Irakli Kobakhidze Met with Viktor Orbán

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze met with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán, according to the government administration.

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Georgia appreciates Azerbaijan's solidarity during challenging times, says Georgian Parliament official

Nikoloz Samkharadze, the Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Georgian Parliament, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan and its people for their continued support of Georgia, even during the most challenging moments.

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The Georgian Parliament's Investigative Commission Summons Giorgi Gakharia to Testify

Former Prime Minister and current opposition politician Giorgi Gakharia has been summoned by the temporary investigative commission of the Georgian Parliament. According to the “Gakharia for Georgia” party, the summons states that he has been called in connection with the investigation of the events of June 20, 2019.

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Ilham Aliyev: Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the Middle Corridor in Uzbekistan but didn’t say a word about Georgia — this is unfair

“President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen spoke extensively at the summit in Uzbekistan about the Middle Corridor, about opening borders between Armenia and Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, yet she didn’t say a single word about Georgia, which is unfair,” said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

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Parliamentary Elections in Georgia Will Be Held in 2028 – Representative of “Georgian Dream”

“The opposition will not be able to achieve new elections; the parliamentary elections will take place in 2028.” This was stated by Levan Machavariani, Deputy Chair of the parliamentary faction “Georgian Dream.”

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Trump Before Talks with Putin: Much Has Already Been Agreed

Donald Trump stated that many elements of a peace agreement on Ukraine have been agreed upon, but much remains unresolved. "I look forward to speaking with President Putin," the U.S. president wrote.

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Shalva Papuashvili: "What Sergo Ordzhonikidze Wrote in 1921, Zuraab Djaparidze Writes Today"

"Take a look at the archives to see what Sergo Ordzhonikidze wrote in 1921, and I assure you, you will find almost the same thing that Zuraab Djaparidze is writing today," said Shalva Papuashvili, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia.

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Zurab Dznelashvili Ends Public Service Career, Moves to Private Sector

Zurab Dznelashvili has officially stepped down from his position as Advisor to the Minister of Finance of Georgia, marking the end of his 20-year career in the public sector.

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Davit Narmania met with the Heads of the Slovak Regulatory Office and the Ministry of Economy

The Chairman of the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC), Davit Narmania, held meeting with the Head of the Regulatory Office for Network Industries of the Slovak Republic and the State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy. The discussions took place in Považska Bistrica and were attended by Jubo Turashvili, Head of the Energy Policy and Investment Projects Department at the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development.

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Statement of the Political Council of the Georgian Dream

We would like to respond to the resolution adopted today by the European Parliament, which is directed against Georgia and the authorities elected by the Georgian people.

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Orban: "I Had a Good Meeting with Kobakhidze"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban posted on the platform X photos with Irakli Kobakhidze and claimed that he had a good meeting with him.

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Ministry of Finance Sells ₾50 Million in Treasury Bills

On January 6, 2025, the Ministry of Finance of Georgia successfully sold ₾50 million worth of 6-month treasury bills, equivalent to $17.8 million USD. According to the Galt & Taggart Weekly Review, demand for the auction was robust, reaching 2.2 times the offered amount. The weighted average interest rate for these treasury bills rose by 0.023 percentage points compared to the previous auction, settling at 7.583%.

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Irakli Kobakhidze: Strengthening Partnership with Kazakhstan is One of Georgia’s Foreign Policy Priorities

Political cooperation between Georgia and Kazakhstan is of great importance, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated during his meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana.

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The Parliament of Georgia Elects Four New Members to the National Bank Council

At a plenary session, the Parliament of Georgia elected four new members to the National Bank Council.

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Shalva Papuashvili: Some EU Politicians Called the Rally in Tbilisi Peaceful – Let This Kind of Peace Be on Their Highways Too

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, expressed bewilderment over statements made by some EU politicians regarding the nature of the protest on February 2 near Tbilisi Mall. According to Papuashvili, everyone could see the protesters' "attempt to commit a crime" as they tried to block the highway.

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Mikheil Kavelashvili: Georgia's Euro-Integration Continues

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, spoke at the annual ambassadorial meeting of the heads of Georgian diplomatic missions and stated that the country's priority is Euro-integration:

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Georgian Politician Bachuki Kardava Passes Away

Georgian opposition politician, former parliamentarian, and chairman of the National-Democratic Party Bachuki Kardava has passed away at the age of 54.

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Czech Republic Allocates €230,000 to Support Georgian Civil Society and Independent Media

The Czech Republic has announced an allocation of €230,000 in emergency assistance to support Georgian civil society and independent media. The decision, conveyed through a statement by the Czech Foreign Ministry on social media platform X, underscores the country’s commitment to democratic values and solidarity with the Georgian people.

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Bidzina Ivanishvili Speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron; Conversation Initiated by Macron

The founder and honorary chairman of "Georgian Dream," Bidzina Ivanishvili, held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a statement released by Georgian Dream, the discussion was initiated by Macron and lasted for an hour.

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NBC Fined 53,800 GEL by National Bank of Georgia for Violations

The National Bank of Georgia has imposed a fine of 53,800 GEL on payment service provider NBC LLC. The penalty, outlined in an order published on December 9, was issued for multiple violations related to anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations.

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EU Commission Urges Georgia to Address Key Issues to Maintain Visa Liberalisation

The European Commission has raised concerns about recent developments in Georgia, hinting at the potential activation of the visa suspension mechanism for specific categories of individuals. In its Seventh Report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism, the Commission emphasized that urgent measures are required to ensure Georgia continues to meet the criteria for visa liberalisation.

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The Prime Minister of Georgia attended the opening of the European Political Community Summit

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, attended the opening session of the fifth European Political Community Summit, which is being held in Budapest.

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Georgian Prime Minister Congratulates Donald Trump on Winning the U.S. Presidential Election

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze congratulated Donald Trump on his "decisive victory" in the U.S. presidential election.

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Donald Trump Wins Presidential Election

The U.S. Republican Party candidate Donald Trump has won the presidential election. He currently has 276 electoral college votes, which is enough for victory, as reported by CNN.

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