According to Levan Ioseliani, all possible measures must be taken to prevent harm to minors“It should be emphasized that when conducting investigative actions, all possible measures must be taken to prevent harm to minors. For this purpose, the law enforcement agency is obliged to assess the situation in advance and create a safe environment for the minors. And, in case of impossibility of prior consideration, the minor should be promptly removed from the ongoing processes, with the involvement of a family member, relative or trusted person, or if this is not possible, the involvement of a social worker and psychologist should be ensured.The Public Defender will study the above facts and will have all appropriate responses within the scope of his authority,” reads the statement.The police searched the residence of Aleko Tskitishvili, the Executive Director of the Human Rights Centre. Searches were also carried out at the homes of journalist and Nanuka Fund founder Nanuka Zhorzholiani, as well as Mariam Bajelidze, one of the founders of the Sirtskhvilia (Shame) movement.

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At the Government Palace of the Republic of Armenia, the leaders discussed the fruitful collaboration between Georgia and Armenia, highlighting their good neighbourly relations and strategic partnership in trade, economy, transport, and culture fields.The Georgian President and the Armenian Prime Minister also addressed regional challenges, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the South Caucasus.Mikheil Kavelashvili expressed Georgia’s support for the conclusion of peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing the agreement as a historic advancement toward enduring peace and stability in the region.He noted that Tbilisi had recently hosted a trilateral meeting with the foreign ministers of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, and he expressed hope that cooperation within this framework would persist for the region’s prosperity.In closing, Mikheil Kavelashvili reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to enhancing regional dialogue and cooperation in the South Caucasus.

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“Today, Georgian Dream stands as a united and strong political force, thanks in large part to our founder and honourary chairman, Bidzina Ivanishvili, who is a guarantor of peace and stability in our country. He successfully consolidated our team during a critical time, maintaining unity while helping us avert major threats to our nation and fostering tangible progress across all sectors.In this context, I believe I have fulfilled the honourable mission assigned to me by our founder and the party, which began with my appointment as Minister of Defence, followed by my second term as Prime Minister, and my election as Chairman. I no longer see a need to remain in this office or politics overall. Therefore, I have decided to step down as Chairman of the Georgian Dream party and retire from politics, choosing instead to serve my country in a different capacity”, - stated Irakli Garibashvili.Irakli Garibashvili was elected Chairman of the Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party on February 1, 2024, and served as Prime Minister of Georgia twice: from November 20, 2013, to December 30, 2015, and again from February 22, 2021, to January 29, 2024.

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“Political leaders shouldn’t fear the Georgian people. Georgian civil society are fiercely independent actors,” Shaheen wrote on X. "The Georgian Dream fast tracking another draft law to stifle NGO operations is one more step away from the democratic future the Georgian people want. Political leaders shouldn’t fear the Georgian people. Georgian civil society are fiercely independent actors." -@SenatorShaheen https://t.co/2ZH0vrj4gY — Senate Foreign Relations Committee (@SFRCdems) April 16, 2025 The Parliament has urgently considered and approved a legislative package in the third reading, after which international donor organizations will no longer be able to issue grants without the consent of the government. The same bill prohibits international organizations from organizing lectures, seminars or other similar public events in favor of political parties.80 deputies unanimously supported the approval of the planned amendments to the Law on Political Associations of Citizens, the Law on Grants and other related laws.

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“It is a great honor and responsibility for us to hold this forum in Baku – a city that unites countries with rich culture, history and traditions and at the same time plays an important role in modern politics,” Sattarov noted.Regarding bilateral cooperation, he noted Azerbaijan’s interest in developing ties with Albania, Bulgaria and Georgia.“Georgia is not just a neighbor and strategic partner, it is a bridge in the Black Sea region,” he noted, and proposed deepening cooperation in the field of media regulation.The forum is attended by about 30 authorized representatives of media regulatory bodies from countries in the region, including Serbia, Romania, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Moldova, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

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The sanction list includes the country's first deputy minister of internal affairs Shalva Bedoidze, for allegedly being responsible for allowing serious human rights violations.It has also sanctioned Mirza Kezevadze, deputy head of the special tasks department of internal affairs ministry, general prosecutor Giorgi Gabitashvi and Karlo Katsitadze, head of the special investigatory service.According to the information posted on the UK government, this package of sanctions is aimed at Georgian officials responsible for committing serious human rights violations under the 2020 Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulation.The sanctions include an asset freeze, a director disqualification sanction, and a travel ban.Reminder, Mirza Kezevadze has been included in the "Magnitsky List". Information about this was published on the website of the US Treasury Department on December 19, 2024.

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The Resolution on “The situation in Georgia and follow-up actions to the resolution on ‘“Challenge, on substantive grounds, of the still unratified credentials of the parliamentary delegation of Georgia” gained the support of 89 members of the Assembly, three were against, while five abstained.The document outlines certain conditions that the Georgian authorities are being asked to fulfil.• Holding new parliamentary elections;• Release of political prisoners;• In addition, the Georgian Dream delegation to PACE was recognized with only limited rights and given a “probationary period” until April 2025.In response, the Georgian Dream party suspended its work in the Assembly. Accordingly, members of the delegation from Georgia were neither in the hall nor in the Assembly today.

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“The first visit to Azerbaijan will be on April 14-15, then to Armenia, presumably at the end of the month. The dates have not yet been determined,” he said in the Public Broadcaster’s podcast “42nd Parallel.”On March 20, it became known that Luka Ekhvaia had been appointed as Mikheil Kavelashvili’s advisor on international relations.Luka Ekhvaia considers the US's termination of strategic cooperation with Georgia to be "a big step on the path to decolonization"; he also states that Georgia needs to be included in the regional "3+3" format.

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Previously, Beraia served as Deputy Minister of Justice. Born on July 23, 1976, he graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in 1998. From 2016 to 2025, he was a member of the 9th, 10th, and 11th convocations of the Parliament of Georgia. Before entering politics, he had a successful career in the banking sector, according to the Ministry of Finance.

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During a briefing at the Government Administration, the Prime Minister announced that Okhanashvili’s candidacy would be presented to the parliament for consideration.Anri Okhanashvili brings extensive experience to the role, having served as the Minister of Justice for several years and previously as Chair of the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee. He holds a PhD in law from Humboldt University of Berlin, marking him as a leading expert in his field.According to Kobakhidze, the Regional Development Ministry is set to be established as an independent institution, separate from the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, with Grigol Liluashvili designated as its head. Currently serving as the Head of the State Security Service of Georgia (SSG), Liluashvili will transition into this new role.“Paata Salia will assume the position of Justice Minister,” Irakli Kobakhidze said.“Paata Salia is currently an acting member of parliament and is recognized as one of the most accomplished lawyers in Georgia. With a robust educational background in law from both Georgia and the United States, I wish him great success as he takes on this new role,” the Prime Minister stated.

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