Georgia among top 50 countries, 1st in Europe for Freedom of Peaceful Assembly - Varieties of Democracy Index

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29 September 2024, 05:30

27 September

21:46
Merab Dvalishvili arrives in Georgia

21:19
26 of the 49 local organizations registered with the CEC to observe the elections represent parties and are biased - Givi Mikanadze

19:56
Mazda recalls over 77,000 MX-5 sports vehicles in US, NHTSA says

17:09
Foreign actors, NGOs, media, instead of improving the democratic environment in Georgia, depriving the population of their right to make an informed political choice at the elections - Papuashvili
16:39
Prime Minister attends Divine Liturgy celebrating the Exaltation of the Cross at Sioni Cathedral

15:20
19 political unions submitted their party lists to the CEC

14:39
Givi Mikanadze is getting cognizant of the rehabilitation works of Public School N2 in Zemo Alvani

14:05
Together we can create a tourism sector that not only responds to conflicts, but also prevents and resolves them - Zurab Pololikashvili
13:47
Tourism is one of the most important driving forces for economic development and facilitating its greater growth is a priority for Georgia – Kobakhidze

13:44
National Botanic Garden hosts Bread Festival

12:59
Shalva Papuashvili laid a wreath on the Memorial to the Heroes fallen for the Territorial Integrity of Georgia on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the fall of Sokhumi

12:29
President of Georgia signs “Amnesty Law”
11:57
Georgia has always been and will be a country of decent people - Giorgi Vashadze

11:55
Vakhtang Gomelauri is paying an official visit to the Hellenic Republic

11:50
Relations should not continue like this, otherwise we will have to review the current status quo – Irakli Kobakhidze

11:27
Speech at UN focused on Russia’s occupation of 20% of Georgian territory, including Abkhazia and Tskhinvali - Kobakhidze
10:50
The comparison of war and peace is essential for society to make informed choices - Prime Minister

10:19
These heroes had a dream, it was a dream of a united Georgia, I am sure that this dream will definitely come true - Kobakhidze

10:03
Western states should stop attempting to dictate other nations’ internal politics - Washington respects the independence of other governments to the extent that they act as Washington desires - Kobakhidze

08:53
Weather forecast for September, 27
08:19
State flag lowered at the Government Administration

08:16
31 years since the fall of Sokhumi
26 September

20:34
Some individuals claim that 128,000 compatriots living abroad registered for the elections, while the Ministry handed over the data of 65,000 voters to the CEC - MFA

19:45
60 PECs will serve voters living abroad in 42 foreign countries

18:10
"Unity – National Movement" coalition unveils party list for October 26 elections

17:29
Son of Shalva Natelashvili is in the parliamentary list of Labor Party
17:13
"Coalition for Change" publishes the first platoon of the parliamentary list

14:51
Electoral list of the "Strong Georgia" coalition is known

14:03
The "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia" unveils party list for October 26 elections

11:40
Vakhtang Gomelauri attended the internal judo tournament held at the police academy
11:39
PECs will be opened in the foreign countries where none were present during the previous Parliamentary Elections or any other elections - CEC

11:28
Police arrested 3 persons in connection with the fact of the attempted murder in Tbilisi

11:07
2nd-ever nitrogen gas execution in US set to take place in Alabama

10:12
Weather forecast for September, 26
08:44
Investigation Service exposed fact of importing particularly large amount of goods through the customs border, in violation of customs regulation

08:25
Road rehabilitation works are underway in Kazbegi Municipality

01:50
It is not serious, invitation was sent 3 days ago and then it was canceled, it was a kind of humanitarian act in favor of the opposition - Kobakhidze on the cancellation of invitation to the reception of Biden

01:41
Georgia ranked 8th among more than 80 countries as one of the most open economies in the world in terms of attracting investments – Kobakhidze
01:33
I want to address our people in the Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, on this side of the occupation line, we will always meet you with an open heart – Prime Minister

01:27
Georgia inherently deserves to be a peaceful, stable, and developed country – Irakli Kobakhidze

00:43
Government of Georgia has also been providing substantial humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the war, both in the country and to those currently residing in Georgia – Prime Minister

00:42
As a responsible member of the international community, Georgia actively contributes to global peace – Prime Minister
00:36
Only by upholding the principles of the UN Charter and international law, we will be able to fulfil our promise, to maintain peace and security, to pave the way for the realization of human rights and sustainable development – Kobakhidze

00:27
Recognizing the value of peace we have led the effort to transform our immediate South Caucasus from a conflict zone into one of opportunity – Kobakhidze

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Georgia among top 50 countries, 1st in Europe for Freedom of Peaceful Assembly - Varieties of Democracy Index

23-07-2024 09:56

Georgia has ranked among the top 50 countries in the world, as well as top 10 with 11 years of progress and first in Europe in the latest Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Index by Varieties of Democracy, an institution studying the qualities of governments.

Georgia earned 3.5 points on a 4-point evaluation system in the ranking, with the Index examining to what extent state authorities respect and protect the right of peaceful assembly.

The country is ahead of a number of NATO and European Union member states, 2 states of the G7 as well as the US, the UK, Switzerland, Latvia, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, South Korea, Singapore and Turkey.

It should be mentioned that the country has improved its position by 49 places since 2012.

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