During the forum, Zourabichvili held discussions with Czech President Petr Pavel and French Minister for Europe Benjamin Haddad, focusing on the ongoing developments in Georgia.The press service reported that, in the course of these conversations, Salome Zourabichvili spoke about: “the current situation in Georgia, including the widespread repressions carried out by the Georgian Dream government, the imprisonment of political figures, heavy fines, and the large-scale fines imposed on those who oppose or criticize the government’s foreign policy and domestic policies”.

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Earlier, Nika Gvaramia wrote on social media: "Not a single step back! Our homeland is behind us! The oligarchy must fall! Glory to Georgia!".During the trial, the prosecutor's office requested that the preventive measure imposed on Nika Gvaramia, the 30,000-GEL bail, be replaced with imprisonment. The judge granted the prosecutor's request and replaced Gvaramia's bail imposed as a preventive measure with imprisonment.The accused politician did not pay the bail imposed on him within the period established by law.Nika Gvaramia was summoned to give an explanation before the Temporary Investigative Commission of the Parliament of Georgia, where he did not appear. In this regard, he has been charged under Article 349 of the Criminal Code, which refers to "failure to comply with the request of the Temporary Investigative Commission of the Parliament of Georgia", which is punishable by a fine, or imprisonment for a term of up to one year, or deprivation of the right to hold a position or engage in activity for a term of up to three years.Nika Gvaramia was granted bail of 30,000 GEL as a preventive measure, which was set at 50 days. The aforementioned period expired on June 7.Several other politicians have been arrested on charges of failing to appear at the Tsulukiani Commission. Among them: former Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili, Nika Melia, co-founder of the Akhali party and leader of the Girchi More Freedom party Zura Japaridze.Criminal cases have also been opened against other politicians for failing to appear at the Tsulukiani Commission, who chose to pay bail rather than imprisonment. These are: Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze - 50,000 GEL each, Givi Targamadze - 10,000 GEL, and Giorgi Vashadze - 50,000 GEL.

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“A campaign of hate and contempt is underway in Georgia, and this phenomenon is not unique to our country. Similar externally funded campaigns are taking place in other nations as well, including Hungary. We are closely monitoring these developments and cannot allow such efforts to be successfully planned or carried out.In Georgia, these campaigns are clearly supported by foreign funding, and we will confront them using all legal means. Hatred and contempt hinder the country’s progress, and we have every right—within the bounds of the law—to resist these artificially imposed narratives. There should be no place for such destructive sentiments in Georgian society,” he added.

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“In accordance with subparagraph “a” of paragraph 1 of Article 52 of the Constitution of Georgia and subparagraph “g” of Article 5 of the Law of Georgia “On the Structure, Powers and Procedures of the Government of Georgia”, the candidacy of Tamar Taliashvili shall be submitted to the President of Georgia for appointment to the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the United States of America from July 10, 2025,” reads the document signed by Kobakhidze.Another decree is dated June 9, according to which Irakli Kobakhidze addresses Mikheil Kavelashvili with a proposal regarding the dismissal of Tamar Taliashvili from the position of Permanent Representative of Georgia to the Council of Europe from July 10.According to state media, Taliashvili has already received an agreement from the Trump administration.Who is Tamar Taliashvili? Tamar Taliashvili has been Georgia's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe since October 2022, having previously resigned from her parliamentary seat, which she won in October 2020 under the Georgian Dream parliamentary list. Tamar Taliashvili (two terms) was a member of the Tbilisi City Council from 2014 to 2020, during which time she chaired the Education and Culture Commission. Taliashvili was nominated for the US Secretary of State's Women in Public Service nomination in 2011. Before entering politics, Tamar Taliashvili worked at various times as a legal assurance program manager for the USAID Fiscal Reform Project and as a legal advisor to the German foundation GIZ.

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“Another change in the Ministry of Internal Affairs concerned the Special Tasks Department - Roman Kartsivadze was appointed to the position of Director of the said department,” the information released by the agency says.Against the backdrop of the pro-European protests that began after November 28, 2024, Zviad Kharazishvili has been in the spotlight several times. Once, when he cursed citizens gathered at the rally with a loudspeaker.Also, employees of the Special Tasks Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have raped participants of the rally and journalists. No one has been punished so far.This fact was followed by the sanctioning of “Khareba” by a number of countries. Among them, he was sanctioned by the US and Great Britain.According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the new Minister of Internal Affairs, Gela Geladze, has a new deputy - Mariam Tabatadze has been appointed to the vacant position, who will head the economic and logistics departments, as well as the LEPL Health Care Service.

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“In accordance with subparagraph “a” of Paragraph 1 of Article 52 of the Constitution of Georgia and subparagraph “g” of Article 5 of the Law of Georgia “On the Structure, Powers and Procedures of the Government of Georgia”, the candidacy of Khatia Tsilosani shall be presented to the President of Georgia for appointment to the position of Permanent Representative of Georgia to the Council of Europe from July 10, 2025,” the government decree states.Khatia Tsilosani was a member of the 10th convocation of the Georgian Dream (2020-2024). He was also the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

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“Some members of the public have seen a video released yesterday by my husband, Kote Ioseliani, in which he appears to apologize for a comment he made in 2018 regarding Uta Ivanishvili. I want to explain what happened before the video was recorded.Late at night, Kote was attacked near our home by the Vake pool, where we live with our three young children. Five masked men assaulted him at the entrance to our building. Though they failed to cause serious physical harm, they forced him into a car, blindfolded and handcuffed him, and abducted him to an unknown location. While the exact destination remains unclear, based on distance and timing, we believe he was held for hours in the so-called Module building. During this time, the kidnappers interrogated and threatened him for eight hours. They revealed knowledge of our daily routines, including the school our 10-year-old son attends and the kindergarten of our 2.5-year-old twins. The threats were explicit and centred on our children’s safety. Despite his repeated requests, he was not allowed to contact me or use his phone.Let’s be clear: everyone is entitled to a private life, but we all understand that the 2018 statement about Uta Ivanishvili, for which Kote publicly apologized days later, is not the real reason for his abduction. It is merely a pretext. The real motive is to intimidate me and silence my voice. To Bidzina Ivanishvili, his family, Kote’s abductors, those who ordered this crime, including Gela Geladze, who, as I was informed, was Vano Merabishvili’s devoted servant while I was studying political science in the U.S., and to anyone who believes that such violence will break me, I say this: I am not afraid. I will not remain silent. I will continue to speak the truth and fight against your violent, treacherous regime. They couldn’t touch me directly, so they targeted my family. But I repeat — I am not afraid. I will not be silenced.Only the truth can defeat this regime built on lies, fear, and betrayal. Let me be clear about something else: pretending to oppose Ivanishvili in local self-government elections while making secret deals with him is pure hypocrisy. It is self-deception and a betrayal of the public. Participating in this so-called ‘special operation’ may only be possible through a backroom agreement with Ivanishvili. I sincerely hope that those I respect will never enter such a deal,” Bokuchava stated.Kote Ioseliani posted the video apology to Uta Ivanishvili, son of Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, on social media the previous day.

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“The anti-American Georgian Dream regime insults President Trump while exalting communist China. Just listen to their own words and look at their actions. They are selling the country to China and blocking America from all business and trade in the country and region. MEGOBARI badly needed!”, he said. The anti-American Georgian Dream regime insults President Trump while exalting communist China. Just listen to their own words and look at their actions. They are selling the country to China and blocking America from all business and trade in the country & region. MEGOBARI… https://t.co/SlJaKNdnam — Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) June 5, 2025

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Minister of IDPs, Labor, Health, and Social Affairs Mikheil Sarjveladze introduced the new director to the NCDC staff, describing Irakli Purtseladze as a capable manager and an experienced professional.The Minister, along with the Deputy Director of NCDC and Irakli Purtseladze himself, inspected the centre during the visit.Since 2011, Irakli Purtseladze has worked in the private sector, holding managerial positions at Averi-Pharma. He also served as the head of Insurance Company Alpha from 2016 to 2018.

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In their statement, the Embassy emphasises that FARA raises significant concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and the space for media and civil society.“Georgia’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) raises concerns about restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of association, media freedom and civil society space.The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs’ Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD) calls on Georgia to stay committed to its human rights obligations & democratic principles,” the statement reads.

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