Mikheil Saakashvili: Turkey remains in favor of Georgia joining the Euro-Atlantic space and, as before, it stands on the right side of history
The highway was blocked near the parliament, where citizens are protesting the "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law
Mamuka Mdinaradze: Many thanks to Salome Zurabishvili, who finally confirmed that there are no comments and arguments against the Transparency Law
The President vetoed the law on transparency of foreign influence
Nika Gvaramia: I just heard that Nata Feradze had to leave the country with her family because they were going to arrest her on charges of coup d'état
Irakli Gharibashvili: To impose sanctions on the country and people, this approach is wrong
Irakli Gharibashvili on the opposition: where were they, if this addition happened, why didn't they react there? This indicates that they are not involved in parliamentary activities
Several rallies will be held in Tbilisi today
GYLA: students were confronted by organized groups at TSU - we call on the prosecutor's office to start an investigation due to the inappropriate response of the police
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: in the declaration received at the Ministerial meeting of the Council of Europe, Georgia's candidate status was noted in the context of EU enlargement
The Wall Street Journal: A member of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US House of Representatives plans to introduce a bill in response to the developments in Georgia, which also includes possible sanctions
In the courtyard of TSU, where students were waiting for the Prime Minister, a physical confrontation took place
On June 4, a hearing will be held in the US Congress within the framework of the Helsinki Commission on the current events in Georgia
Michael Roth: Some people's idea of suspending visa liberalization for Georgia would be a serious mistake - we should hope that the door to Europe will remain open if the Georgian government stops its "swing" policy between the EU and Russia
Irakli Kobakhidze: I offer the young people participating in the protests to select ten representatives with whom I will hold a public discussion around the transparency law - you may also bring 2-3 non-young people as well, whom you consider to be authoritative experts
Olaf Scholz: I told the head of the government of Georgia very clearly to that this law is a mistake and it should not be adopted, nothing has changed now
Public Defender’s Office: From April 15 to May 17, representatives of the Public Defender visited 180 people arrested during the protests, 93 persons indicated ill-treatment by the police
Official price of 1 USD becomes 2.7585 GEL
Shalva Papuashvili on articles added to the transparency law: Do you see how much of a problem it is when a person is too lazy to read and write, they have just discovered something that took place 2 weeks ago
Levan Bezhashvili: When Georgian Dream assured us that this law would not apply to individuals they secretly added an article that refers to the collection of secrets on each citizen
Kakha Kaladze on arrival of EU foreign ministers at the rally: All developed countries would kick them out of the country
Margus Tsahkna: Maybe we should review the decision regarding visa liberalization - we reiterated to the Georgian government that they must keep their promises
Prime Minister: There are forces that are trying to divide our society artificially - I promise you that we will do everything to protect our values and the national interests of our country
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Misinformation is being spread, as if events dedicated to the Independence Day of Georgia abroad are being canceled – they were postponed due to technical reasons and will be held after some time
Salome Zurabishvili: It doesn't matter much whether this law will be withdrawn or not, because the whole picture is disturbing - if they had not introduced this law, they would have a chance to win the elections
Procession begins from Kashveti Cathedral to Holy Trinity Cathedral in connection with family sanctity day
British Minister of European Affairs: I urge the Georgian parliament not overturn the veto and withdraw this legislation
Mamuka Mdinaradze: Ursula von der Leyen makes foreign interventions the main issue of the election campaign - the question of what is wrong with the "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law is still unanswered
Salome Zurabishvili: I am waiting for President Macron in Georgia on the Independence Day, May 26
Grigory Karasin: Zurabishvili, "a peculiar woman", selflessly tries to destabilize her own country - Whose interests does she protect?
Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz: Georgia's European path is written - but the speed and direction of progress depends on Georgia
President returns draft law "On transparency of foreign influence" to Parliament in the same form and adds only one article, according to which the law is valid only for one day after its enactment
Personal Data Protection Service: We received about 70 reports regarding the calls received from unknown numbers, of which about 10 reports containing signs of an alleged crime were sent to the law enforcement body for response
Baiba Braže: Latvia urges the Georgian government and parliament to withdraw the law and reconsider the approach
White House National Security Council Spokesperson: We urge members of parliament show the same courage by not overturning her veto
Two rallies to be held today against law on transparency of foreign influence
Michael Roth: President Zourabichvili vetoed the „foreign agent law“, let’s take the chance, dear Georgian Government - It’s not too late to choose Europa instead of Russia
Margus Tsahkna: Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili's veto on the "Foreign Agents" law opens the way forward - Estonia calls on Georgia’s leadership to withdraw the law
Michael Roth: In order to maintain power, the Georgian government is ready to introduce Russian repressive mechanisms
Steven Blockmans: If Georgia misses the opportunity to get closer to the EU, it will take a long time to repair the damage caused by the autocratic regime