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Thursday, April 16, 2026, #066 (6122)

CoE Human Rights Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty Meets Georgian Dream Officials

Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, is currently visiting Georgia "to engage with government, authorities, and civil society on a range of important human rights concerns," as he stated on April 13. (more)

Georgian Dream Passes Amendments to Law on Grants With New Exemptions

The Georgian Dream-led Parliament has adopted amendments to the controversial Law on Grants, introducing exemptions for diplomatic missions, international organizations, the Georgian Red Cross Society, and financial institutions. (more)

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"Papuashvili Says Turkey Visit Will Focus on Bilateral Ties and EU Relations" (more)

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Georgia on the 35th Anniversary of the Independence Restoration Referendum

On March 31, 2026, Georgia marked the 35th anniversary of the 1991 referendum in a particularly tense political and emotional climate. (more)
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