Salome Zourabichvili

Europe News

Georgia can turn its EU fortunes around, President Zourabichvili says

Georgia's opposition has banded together in a bloc looking to win on a pro-European ticket in the October elections. President Salome Zourabichvili told Euronews she hopes this will prompt Brussels to restart its membership talks with Tbilisi.

03/10/2024

Europe News

Georgian parliament signs controversial 'foreign agents' bill into law

Georgia's "foreign agents" bill, sparking protests and a presidential veto over concerns for media freedom and EU membership aspirations, is defended by the ruling Georgian Dream party but still faces calls for abandonment from the EU and US.

03/06/2024

Europe News

Georgia’s president and PM trade barbs over 'foreign influence' law

Critics argue that the foreign influence bill will hinder media freedom and damage Georgia's bid to join the European Union.

27/05/2024

Georgia

Georgian President Zourabichvili says she will veto 'Russian law'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Georgian President Salomé Zourabichvili discussed vetoing the controversial foreign agents bill, police brutality and what might happen in Georgia's upcoming parliamentary election.

17/05/2024

Georgia

Georgian parliament set to approve controversial 'Russian law'

Georgia is about to approve a controversial law that tightens controls on organisations receiving foreign funds. Critics say it could undermine democracy and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union.

13/05/2024

Georgia

Celebrations as Georgia takes first step towards EU membership

Crowds celebrated outside the president's palace in Georgia's capital as Tbilisi took another step towards EU membership.

09/11/2023

Russia

Putin blocks Russian parliament plans for Georgia sanctions

The Russian president said patching up strained relations was more important than reacting to provocations by "scumbags".

09/07/2019