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The fact that the European Union is great and that we want to join it does not give anyone the right to forbid us from criticizing what deserves criticism — confusing criticism with “speaking badly” is precisely a Soviet, not a European, way of thinking, — with this statement, the Speaker of Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, addresses the German ambassador on social media.­

The German Ambassador Peter Fischer is mistaken when he says that Georgia is attacking the European Union — if there is any talk of strained relations, the EU and the German Ambassador should look for the reasons within the EU’s own bureaucracy and their decisions! This statement was made today in Parliament by Georgian Dream MP Davit Matikashvili.

Supporters of Mzia Amaghlobeli have gathered outside the Batumi City Court, where a hearing is underway regarding the criminal case against the founder of “Batumelebi.”

The International Democrat Union (IDU) has adopted a resolution concerning Georgia.

Redness is not an objective sign of injury — I don’t remember whether [Irakli Dgebuadze] had any redness at the time.

"When no one could achieve anything, they involved ambassadors in the political process – the ambassadors of the European Union, Germany, and France are directly involved in the country’s political processes and are making political statements.

The Prosecutor's Office of Georgia has charged 11 individuals with "thievery under the code" ("kanonieri kurdoba"), membership in the "criminal underworld," supporting the activities of the "criminal underworld," being a member of the "criminal underworld," and addressing a so-called "thief-in-law." The information was released by the Prosecutor's Press Service.

"If you want to join an organization like the European Union, it’s not a good idea to speak so badly about it," – said German Ambassador Peter Fischer to journalists before the start of the court hearing of the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, Mzia Amaghlobeli. The ambassador arrived at the court specifically to attend Amaghlobeli’s trial.

“It is our responsibility as Members of the European Parliament to closely observe what is happening here. Mzia’s case gives us hope, because she is standing, she remains courageous,” said Austrian MEP Lena Schilling, speaking about the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, before the start of her court hearing.

The arrest of an opposition politician is a “black mark” for the country. The latest letter Kobakhidze sent to Trump is a very good illustration of just how desperate this regime is.

"It is an important summit – I am ready to talk to everyone," said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze regarding the upcoming European Political Community Summit planned in Albania.

The invitation to this gathering [European Political Community Summit] does not mean that anyone has recognized the legitimacy of Bidzina Ivanishvili's government – I expect that Kobakhidze will not have any serious meetings and will only participate formally in this gathering – said Salome Samadashvili, one of the leaders of "Lelo – For a Strong Georgia", regarding Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's planned participation in the European Political Community Summit in Albania.

Under such a regime, all evil gathers in the court. In my opinion, seeing this every day is important for every citizen. You don’t have to be called a politician to truly see where you live — this is where it’s most clearly visible,” said Zura “Girchi” Japaridze, one of the leaders of the “Coalition for Change,” speaking to journalists at Tbilisi City Court, where the trial of detained protesters is taking place.

Journalist Nikusha Katsia, who is accused of a drug-related crime, remains in custody.

"Of course the agents have to say something, right?! Since they have nothing meaningful to say, they’ve resorted to utopia – no one on the face of the Earth has ever heard of elections being held by phone!" – said Georgian Dream MP Archil Gorduladze to journalists.

American and European parliamentarians are calling on Portugal to prevent representatives of the Georgian Dream from participating in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.

The UN system does not elect candidates for such leadership positions more than twice, this was one of the reasons, as there was no precedent for this and it is considered undemocratic at all when the same candidate is nominated for such a position for the third time, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said in response to a question regarding the withdrawal of Zurab Pololikashvili's candidacy from the UN World Tourism Organization.

It is important for our country to renew the strategic partnership with the US, and this will depend from beginning to end on who wins the duel between President Trump and the "Deep State". Let's hope that President Trump will win, but we are ready for all scenarios, we will defend our national interests, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated on the Imedi LIVE program.