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27 November 2024, 09:44

26 November

20:12
Stability of foreign policy will be guaranteed in the coming years, country will continue to pursue a firm, pragmatic, results-focused policy – Government’s program

19:45
CEC convened today and adopted a decree establishing certain election activities and deadlines for the upcoming presidential elections

18:31
CEC had cancelled registration for the remaining candidates nominated by the party lists of the opposition Coalition for Change, the Unity - National Movement, the Strong Georgia

17:54
David Gabaidze to chair the Supreme Council of Adjara
16:35
Reunification of the country and peaceful restoration of its territorial integrity remained the Government’s top priority - Maka Botchorishvili

16:23
ODIHR is under the influence of regimes that are not interested in free and fair elections, so we need to find a way to investigate that is free from regimes - Miriam Lexmann

16:13
We refuse the mandates, do not recognize the legitimacy of these elections and their results - Tina Bokuchava

15:24
19 police attachés currently cover 38 states and 2 international organizations - Europol and NATO - Vakhtang Gomelauri
15:16
Ministry is actively working on the creation of DNA database, significantly increasing the quality of crime investigation - Gomelauri

14:27
Parliament to approve the new Government of Georgia on November 28

14:11
Constitution states that the Parliament of Georgia must convene no later than the 10th day, which is exactly what happened and was completely legitimate – Ombudsman

13:04
We will soon nominate a presidential candidate who would be patriotic, honest, and will not serve the interests of a foreign country - Kaladze
12:58
A large part of the opposition will enter the Parliament for the spring session - Irakli Kadagishvili

12:53
I am confident they will eventually join the Parliament - Kaladze

12:33
Maka Bochorishvili, Anri Okhanashvili, David Songhulashvili are good candidates who will all be effective in their respective fields, areas of activity - Kadagishvili

12:23
Presidential elections to be held in Georgia on December 14, 2024.
11:47
30 pro-LGBT NGOs appeal to pro-EU parties in Romania’s Parliament to boycott Călin Georgescu and nationalist parties

11:39
A woman in her 80s was found dead in her home in Gldani

11:18
Fists fly as mass brawl erupts in Serbia’s parliament

08:16
Parliament starts the process of expressing confidence to the Government
08:02
Parliament to set the date for the presidential election today

00:02
Traffic has been banned on the Gudani - Shatili section
25 November

20:32
Parliament of Georgia releases a statement

20:01
When I decide to go to Strasbourg, I will inform you in advance - Zourabichvili

18:57
Opposition dismantles stage at Parliament

16:46
Giorgi Kalandarishvili presented the election results to the Parliament of the 11th Convocation
16:21
President of Georgia pardoned 8 convicts

15:10
Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people

14:44
The newly elected Parliament elects Committee Chairpersons at its first session

14:09
MPs selected 3 candidates for the position of Deputy Chair of the Parliament
13:57
Our national interest is simple: to reunify, develop our country, this is our Georgian dream, united, strong, independent Georgia - Papuashvili

13:56
Shalva Papuashvili became the Chairman of the 11th convocation Parliament

12:56
Parliament of the XI convocation recognized the authority of all 150 members

12:46
Protest rally - demonstrators threw eggs at the Parliament building during its inaugural session
12:31
Due to the planned rally, traffic is prohibited on Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square

12:06
The first session of the newly elected 11th convocation parliament has opened

11:30
Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

10:57
Parliament to set the date for the presidential election tomorrow - Shalva Papuashvili
10:44
This, of course, is a great honor and also, at the same time, a great responsibility – David Songhulashvili

10:28
It is a great responsibility for me to lead the foreign policy, especially when we see how much external factors influence the daily life of our country - Maka Botchorishvili

10:12
Changes in the Georgian Government - the Prime Minister has presented three new ministerial candidates

08:54
Ministry of Internal Affairs detained 1 person for attacking a police officer
08:39
It is a great responsibility for me to lead the foreign policy, especially when we see how much external factors influence the daily life of our country - Maka Botchorishvili

08:07
Protesters remain in the area surrounding the Parliament - law enforcement officers are also present on the scene

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Turkey blocks access to Deutsche Welle and Voice of America

01-07-2022 13:52

Turkey’s media watchdog has banned access to the Turkish services of U.S. public service broadcaster Voice of America and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, prompting criticism of censorship, writes ABC NEWS.

The Supreme Board of Radio and Television enforced a February decision requiring international media that air television content in Turkish online to apply for a broadcast license. An Ankara court ruled to restrict access to the websites of the state-owned Deutsche Welle and Voice of America late Thursday.

Neither website was available in Turkey on Friday. In a statement, Deutsche Welle said it did not comply with the licensing requirement because it “would have allowed the Turkish government to censor editorial content”.

Director general Peter Limbourg said this was explained in detail to the Turkish radio and TV board, abbreviated as RTUK.

“For example, media licensed in Turkey are required to delete online content that RTUK interprets as inappropriate. This is simply unacceptable for an independent broadcaster. DW will take legal action against the blocking that has now taken place”, - Limbourg said.

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