Tag: Parliament

Georgia

Tear gas fired in Rustaveli Avenue by riot police: detention of protesters  

Georgia

Participants of the protest near the Parliament set up barricades at several locations  

Georgia

President Zurabishvili Announces Coordinating Political Council  

Georgia

State Security Service: Certain groups try to organize provocations at rallys, aiming to create violent scenarios. Destructive actions will be considered in the case of violent overthrow.  

Georgia

On the perimeter of the Parliament, there is a special mobilisation of police, including special forces: water cannons are also deployed on site  

Georgia

Deputy Minister of Interior Affairs: The actions taken by protesters have escalated into violent acts – we urge them to express themselves within the limits of law.  

Georgia

Salome Zurabishvili : An illegitimate parliament cannot elect a new president, so there will be no inauguration, and my mandate will continue as long as there is a legally elected parliament. I remain your President!  

Georgia

Another protest near the Parliament is underway: Rustaveli Ave is blocked  

Georgia

Nino Tsilosani, on the employees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs : It is disgusting that the diplomats allegedly swear to the EU instead of the interests of their country – you will be more persuasive if you leave your position after this farce  

Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze says that the seats of opposition in the parliament today are empty. If they were seated here, they would be just as empty as now.  

Georgia

Beka Liluashvili : We are not represented at the parliament. This parliament does not have the legitimacy of our country. We will take the necessary steps in regards to the mandates when and in the manner we deem necessary.  

Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze says that a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Georgians and Russians will remain a priority – we’ll maintain a pragmatic approach  

Georgia

“Strong Georgia”, a petition to the Parliament, requested the cancellation of the mandates.  

Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze says that resetting relations with the USA, the EU and other countries is our top priority. We had serious difficulties but everything indicates a resetting of relations will be possible.  

Georgia

Irakli Kobakhidze : The EU must prove that they respect our dignity. The European Union must also prove to us that we should move towards the EU in peace.  

Georgia

The Parliament has expressed its confidence in the Government