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Shalva Papuashvili: a state and a government that do not recognize Georgia’s territorial integrity can never be friends of the Georgian people

The Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, commented on the events unfolding in Venezuela, noting that the two main objectives of the Georgian authorities remain unchanged: restoring the country’s territorial integrity and ensuring the well-being of the Georgian people.

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Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia: Regardless of the configuration of the government in Venezuela, it is important for us that Georgia’s territorial integrity is recognized

“Our interest and main task are that, regardless of what configuration of government forms in Venezuela, Georgia’s territorial integrity is recognized,” said the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Giya Volski.

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Mariam Kvrivishvili: The waiver of fines for the energy sector underscores the importance of this industry and also acknowledges that the state itself may have faced numerous challenges

According to Mariam Kvrivishvili, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, the Georgian government has taken a very important step to accelerate the development of the energy sector by waiving fines, thereby creating a foundation to begin and continue cooperation between the state and the energy sector “from a clean slate.” The minister made this statement at a meeting with representatives of the renewable energy sector, where the results of 2025 were summarized.

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Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said progress had been made to end the Ukraine war during Florida talks but the US leader added "one or two very thorny issues" remained.

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Zelensky holds talks with US envoys as Russia sees 'slow but steady' peace progress

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had held "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on ending the war, as Russia also assured negotiations with Washington were making progress. 

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The Tbilisi budget for 2026 will amount to 2,193,388,700 GEL

Today, the Tbilisi City Assembly approved the city’s main financial document — the 2026 budget.

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Mikheil Kavelashvili: Georgia Will Never Renounce Its Sovereignty or Its Choice to Be an Independent, Democratic, and Peaceful State

“For us, the starting point remains the strengthening of regional and global peace, as well as open dialogue based on equality, mutual respect, and consideration of national interests,” President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili stated while speaking at the Ambassadors’ Conference – 2025.

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The European Union has frozen Russian assets indefinitely

The European Union has frozen Russian assets within the EU for an indefinite period. According to the Associated Press, the decision was made using a special procedure designed for economic emergencies.

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Prime Minister of Georgia Meets with President of Turkmenistan

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze commented on his meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in a post on social network X.

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Prime Minister of Georgia met with Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection

The parties discussed the strategic partnership between Georgia and Armenia, as well as issues of cooperation in the fields of labor and social policy and prospects for future partnership.

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Maka Bochorishvili Meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan

Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov.

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Mariam Kvrivishvili: Georgia is ready to cooperate with the European Union and all partners to strengthen security in the Black Sea region

“Georgia is a reliable partner in the region. As a country connecting Europe and Asia, Georgia is ready to cooperate with the European Union and all relevant partners to strengthen the security of the Black Sea region, including in line with the ambitious goals set out in the EU’s Black Sea strategy,” said Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, at the meeting of transport ministers from the EU, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Black Sea countries.

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Givi Mikanadze: By the decision of the Government of Georgia, in 2026, for the first time in the history of the Georgian education system, a state language exam will be held

“By the decision of the Government of Georgia, in 2026, for the first time in the history of the Georgian education system, a state language exam will be held. Registration for the exam will begin on November 24 and end on December 1,” said Georgia’s Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, at a briefing held at the ministry.

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Irakli Kobakhidze: I invited the Pope to Georgia; next year marks the 17th-century anniversary of the country’s Christianization, and in this context, a visit by the Pope would be very meaningful

“I invited the Pope to Georgia, and we hope that he will visit,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Georgian journalists in Rome.

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Shalva Papuashvili: Brussels knows it has no arguments against Georgia — this is the escape of the weak from dialogue

Brussels knows that it has no arguments to speak against Georgia, and this is the escape of the weak from discussion, said the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili.

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Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Bureau will be abolished, its functions transferred to the State Audit Office

“Starting March 2, 2026, Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Bureau will be abolished, and all of its functions will be transferred to the State Audit Office,” said the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, during a briefing held in parliament.

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Mariam Kvrivishvili: Our goal is Georgia’s energy security and energy independence

At the 11th ministerial meeting of the “Green Energy Corridor,” held in Tbilisi with the participation of representatives from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Romania, and Hungary, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili spoke about the ongoing reforms in Georgia’s energy sector, current challenges, and future prospects.

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Two days that tarnished Trump’s aura of absolute power

The myth of Donald Trump’s absolute power rests on everyone believing it’s true. So, hints of vulnerability, successful challenges to his authority, or portents of a not-so-distant future that he doesn’t dominate spell political danger for the president.

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Levan Makhashvili addresses an open letter to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly

The Chairman of the Georgian Parliament’s Committee on European Integration, Levan Makhashvili, has sent a letter to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly.

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Irakli Kobakhidze: We hope that the policy will be revised, and that the European Union will ultimately agree on a sound approach toward the Georgian people

“We hope that this policy will be revised, and that the European Union will ultimately agree on a sound policy toward the Georgian people,” said Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in response to a journalist’s question regarding the European Commission’s grant.

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Maka Bochorishvili: Georgia continues to remain in a mode of one-sided friendship and partnership even with those countries that interfere in our internal affairs

“We continue to remain in a mode of one-sided friendship and partnership even with those countries that blatantly interfere in the internal affairs of our country,” said Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili.

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Mikheil Kavelashvili: Power in the country will change only through elections, which are improving every year

“In this country, power will change only through elections. We see that elections are improving year by year and becoming an example to follow. Yesterday, observers also noted that in many European Union countries, such a standard still does not exist,” said President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili at a briefing held at the Presidential Administration.

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Irakli Kobakhidze: I congratulate Andrej Babiš on his victory in the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic and wish him success in forming a strong and effective government

“I congratulate Andrej Babiš and the ANO movement on their victory in the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic,” wrote Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on the social network X.

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Kakha Kaladze Leads in Tbilisi Mayoral Elections

The Georgian Dream candidate, Kakha Kaladze, is leading in the Tbilisi mayoral elections. The Central Election Commission of Georgia has published the preliminary results of the municipal elections.

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Radical opposition supporters stormed the courtyard of the Georgian presidential palace

Supporters of the radical opposition broke into the courtyard of the presidential palace in Tbilisi.

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