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A protest is currently taking place at the Public Broadcaster. Various representatives from different fields have gathered at the scene. Meanwhile, some students have entered the television building to participate in the scheduled live broadcast.

"The Americans have their own interests, and naturally, they will meet with the government—what else would they do? Why is the ambassador in Georgia? She will communicate with everyone. If someone doesn’t like this communication, they should blame themselves (I mean the opposition)," said political analyst Gia Khukhashvili, discussing the meeting between Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili and US Ambassador Robin Dunnigan.

The protest near the Parliament has resumed, with demonstrators blocking Rustaveli Avenue.

The United National Movement (UNM) has issued a statement regarding the sale of its central office.

"It is very interesting that mutual respect is not reflected in this text, which is always present in diplomatic statements—both sides express mutual respect," said Giorgi Butikashvili, a member of the "Coalition for Change," in response to the statement issued by the U.S. Embassy regarding the meeting between Ambassador Robin Dunnigan and Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili during PalitraNews' "Resume" program.

"People want to see us united, and they want to see us united every day. Not once every 10 days, but as a strong and unified force," said Giorgi Vashadze, leader of "Strategy Aghmashenebeli", before the meeting between Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, and opposition parties.

The U.S. Embassy in Georgia has released information regarding the meeting between Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, and U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan.

Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, met with the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan, according to a statement released by the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Councils working on gender equality issues will be retained in municipal bodies and local councils.

The current course of the Georgian government threatens Georgia’s European path, prompting a strong response from the European Union, European Commission spokesperson for external affairs and security Anita Hipper stated in Brussels to a special correspondent of InterpressNews.

For years, a liberal drug policy was artificially imposed on our country from the outside, affecting more families—this was the exact intention behind it, to ensure that the severity of the drug problem impacted more people and households in Georgia! This statement was made by Rati Ionatamishvili, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, during a committee session.

Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, is meeting with opposition representatives. The meeting is taking place at her office. Earlier today, leaders of the "Coalition for Change" met with Zurabishvili, and she is currently holding talks with leaders of the United National Movement (UNM).

According to Archil Gorduladze, an MP from "Georgian Dream" and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, active consultations are ongoing regarding the treatment methods for individuals struggling with drug addiction, including the possibility of forced treatment.

"The state will be ruthless toward drug dealers! Those who oppose this stricter approach are, in fact, against a better future for our next generation," said the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Procedural Issues and Rules, Davit Matikashvili, in a statement to journalists.

Within one year, approval was granted for the return of 4,173 individuals to Georgia from EU countries through readmission.

The obligation to obtain a license for tobacco production in Georgia, which came into effect on January 1, 2025, will be postponed until January 1, 2026.

Major drug traffickers cannot function without the protection of the state, and of course, this and other forms of crime are intertwined with Bidzina Ivanishvili's clan-based mafia-style rule, - said Tina Bokuchava, leader of "Unity - National Movement," regarding the initiative of "Georgian Dream" which involves tightening the responsibility for actions related to drugs, including cannabis and marijuana.

This is a manifestation of "the fear that his eyes are too big." This regime fears the most the freedom of Mikheil Saakashvili in Georgia, - said Petre Tsiskarishvili, the General Secretary of the "Unity-National Movement," regarding the case of the former president of Georgia, which concerns the illegal crossing of the state border.

Any attempt to sell drugs will be strictly prevented in Georgia! – Anyone who is against this is against the future of Georgia! – This is what Tengiz Sharmanashvili, a member of the "Georgian Dream" party, said in a statement to the media.

Georgia's fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, responds to the statement about the completion of peace agreement negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, stating that this is a crucial step towards long-term stability in the Caucasus region.

During our visit to the Baltic countries, the main message was that the Georgian people, who are fighting for the country's democracy and new elections, should have continuous support. If the processes continue as "Georgian Dream" wants, nothing Georgian will remain.

A few years ago, a draft law was introduced that would have established cannabis plantations across Georgia. Now, the same people are saying that the law should become the strictest. Therefore, I believe that with this package of bills, the government is creating additional brackets to intensify punitive measures," said Nugzar Tsiklauri, one of the leaders of the "Coalition for Change," during an interview on "PalitraNews" program "Day's Newsroom."