Kelly Degnan: Georgian People, Especially Students and Young People, Spoke Loudly and Clearly, and Finally the Ruling Party Listened to them."
Kelly Degnan, the US ambassador to Georgia, has emphasized the importance of each member of parliament officially rejecting the draft law on foreign influence passed in the first reading, in response to the public protests against the law.
Russia Urges its Citizens to Refrain from Traveling to Georgia
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has issued a statement urging Russian citizens to refrain from traveling to Georgia and advising those already in the country to avoid the historical centers of Tbilisi and Batumi.
Samantha Power: The people of Georgia Made Clear they Want a Country with Free expression, Press And a Path to Euro-Atlantic Integration
"Good news, the Georgian government intends to withdraw proposed "foreign agent" laws that would have made it difficult for NGOs and media to operate. T
Education Sector has the Lowest Salary in Georgia
Based on the data provided by the National Statistics Service, it can be observed that there are significant differences in the salaries of employees across different sectors in Georgia.
Construction Costs Drop in January 2023 Due to Decrease in Wages
National Statistics Office of Georgia reports a 5.2% decrease in Construction Cost Index (CCI) in January 2023, mainly due to a significant decrease in average monthly nominal wages of employees.
Macron: Georgia can Count on the Friendship of France
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for Georgia's decision to withdraw the draft laws on "Transparency of Foreign Influence," aligning with the ruling Georgian Dream party's stance.
US Embassy: We Urge the Ruling Party to Officially Retract these Bills and not Pursue Further this Type of Legislation
The Embassy of the United States of America in Georgia released a statement welcoming Georgian Dream's decision to withdraw both draft laws on "foreign influence"
President Salome Zourabichvili Congratulates the Public on the Decision to Daft the Law
President Salome Zourabichvili congratulates the public on the decision to draft the law, calling it the first victory and a sign of depolarization.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Announces Release of All Individuals Held in Administrative Detention
According to a statement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, all 133 individuals who were being held in administrative custody were released following a protest that occurred in the vicinity of Parliament on March 7th and 8th.