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U.S. Embassy statement on parliamentary elections of Georgia

November 2, 2020

Georgia

The FINANCIAL — The U.S. Embassy welcomes the high voter turnout during parliamentary elections and applauds the people of Georgia for their dedication to democracy even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of responsible election workers and professional observation groups around the country deserve recognition and thanks for their work supporting voters’ right to be heard through the ballot box. The

The U.S. and EU Ambassador commend adoption of amendments to the Georgian Labour Code

The FINANCIAL — Parliament of Georgia adopted amendments to the Georgian Labour

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September 30, 2020

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Georgia’s first Cyber Security Forum was held in Tbilisi

The FINANCIAL — Georgia’s first Cyber Security Forum was held in Tbilisi

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September 25, 2020

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Georgia’s first Cyber Security Forum was held in Tbilisi

The FINANCIAL — Georgia’s first Cyber Security Forum was held in Tbilisi

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September 25, 2020

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Georgia

Georgia’s first Cyber Security Forum was held in Tbilisi

The FINANCIAL — Georgia’s first Cyber Security Forum was held in Tbilisi today, on September 25 to identify problems in Georgian cybersecurity and find ways to settle them with the involvement of the diplomatic corps and international institutions. The forum was organized

by The FINANCIAL

September 25, 2020

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Georgia

The new Code on the Children’s rights comes into force today

The FINANCIAL — The Code on the Rights of the Child enters into force from September 1. At a special event dedicated to this important occasion, representatives of Parliament and the Diplomatic corps spoke about the importance of the Code on the Rights

by The FINANCIAL

September 1, 2020

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Georgia

President confirms election date and US Ambassador says that Russian interference is expected

The FINANCIAL — President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili has named the date of parliamentary elections and elections of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara within Georgia. The 2020 parliamentary elections will be held in a different manner, with 120 seats in

by The FINANCIAL

September 1, 2020

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Georgia

Foreign Officials express condolences about tragic road accident in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — The tragic incident took place on Sunday evening in the Dusheti Municipality, as a result of which a minibus fell down a rocky slope from around 80 meters. 17 people passed and 3 were seriously injured in a car accident

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August 25, 2020

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WORLD

US State Department accuses Russia of spreading misinformation

The FINANCIAL — In line with its congressional mandate, the GEC released a special report that provides an overview of Russia’s disinformation and propaganda ecosystem. The report outlines the five pillars of Russia’s disinformation and propaganda ecosystem and how these pillars work together

by The FINANCIAL

August 7, 2020

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Georgia

96th IPRM took place in Ergneti after 11 months

The FINANCIAL — On 30 July 2020, the 96th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti, co-facilitated by Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Rudolf Michalka, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office

by The FINANCIAL

July 31, 2020

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Georgia

65,000 people already defeated HCV in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — Yesterday was World Hepatitis Day, declared by the World Health Organization back in 2011. Georgia has a high burden of HCV infection, with an estimated 5.4% of the adult population living with HCV. U.S. Ambassador Kelly C. Degnan joined Minister

by The FINANCIAL

July 29, 2020

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Georgia

Ukraine condemns actions of the Russian occupation regime

The FINANCIAL — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the actions of the Russian occupation regime on wounding and illegally detaining of the citizen of Georgia Zaza Gakheladze on the occupation line with the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia near the village of

by The FINANCIAL

July 16, 2020

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Georgia

U.S. Embassy commends steps of Georgia towards overcoming the violence

The FINANCIAL — The Parliament of Georgia adopted draft law on “Violence against Women and/or Prevention of Domestic Violence, Protection and Assistance to the Victims of Violence” and other subsequent amendments in the third reading, elaborated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Also,

by The FINANCIAL

July 14, 2020

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Georgia

U.S Embassy in Georgia demands release of illegally detained Georgian

The FINANCIAL — U.S. Embassy Tbilisi is alarmed and deeply troubled by reports that Russian-led security forces shot, wounded, and detained a Georgian citizen on July 11 near the village of Kvemo Chala, along the administrative boundary line of Russian-occupied South Ossetia. Resident of

by The FINANCIAL

July 13, 2020

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