Georgia’s parliament votes to approve so-called ‘Russian law’ targeting media in first reading

Georgia controversial ‘foreign agent’ bill passes first reading in Parliament

The Georgian Parliament passed the “transparency of foreign influence” bill in its first reading on Wednesday, according to Georgian news sources IMEDI News. The bill passed despite repeated calls from the EU to withdraw the legislation and mass domestic protests. During a session deliberating the bill’s passage on Monday, a brawl erupted during a speech by the leader of the Georgian Dream Party Mamuka Mdinaradze, who introduced the bill. The bi…

Protesters Vow To Continue Demos As Georgia's 'Foreign Agents' Law Passes First Reading

Thousands of Georgians protested for a third straight night outside the parliament building in Tbilisi on April 17, calling on the government to withdraw its controversial "foreign agents" bill. Critics say it is similar to legislation that was used in Russia to silence dissent.

Thousands protest in Georgia as parliament votes on so-called

TBILISI, Georgia: Georgia’s parliament has voted in the first reading to approve a proposed law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad. Thousands gathered outside parliament to protest. Opponents say the proposal would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought

Thousands protest against 'foreign agents' bill in Georgia – video

Thousands of Georgians gathered in the centre of Tbilisi to protest against a bill on 'foreign agents', which critics see as authoritarian and Russian-inspired.Earlier in the day, Georgia's parliament approved the first reading of the bill, which has provoked several days of protests. Riot police have clashed in recent nights with large rallies outside the parliament building opposing the bill, which is viewed in Brussels as a threat to future E…