**New Laws Proposed in Georgia**
The Georgian Dream party has proposed new amendments to the Criminal Code of Georgia. The changes are related to the “Foreign Agents Registration Act.” If an individual fails to comply with or improperly fulfills their obligations, they could face a fine or imprisonment for up to five years.
**Theater Management Changes**
Several MPs from Georgian Dream and People’s Power have introduced a bill to change the theater management system. The proposal would give the director sole leadership and abolish the position of artistic director.
**Parliament‘s Rules of Procedure Changed**
Georgian Dream has also tabled amendments to the Parliament’s Rules of Procedure. The changes would eliminate the requirement of a three-fifths vote for electing candidates nominated by Parliament to vacant positions in the Central Election Commission (CEC).
**Criticism from Transparency International-Georgia**
Transparency International-Georgia has strongly criticized two new proposed legislative amendments on broadcasting initiated by the ruling Georgian Dream party. The organization stated that these amendments aim to dismantle critical media and contradict international standards applicable to freedom of expression.
**Prosecutor’s Office Files New Charges**
The prosecutor’s office filed new charges against Giorgi Bachiashvili, a former aide to Georgia’s ruling party patron Bidzina Ivanishvili. He is accused of negligence that led to grave consequences when he was general director of Ivanishvili’s co-investment fund.
**Norwegian Embassy Expresses Concern**
The Norwegian Embassy has expressed concern over the trials of detained protesters in Georgia, stating that many were victims of excessive police violence. The embassy called for accountability and noted that no police officers have been charged.
**Foreign Minister Visits Turkey**
Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili visited Turkey and met with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. The ministers discussed bilateral relations, with special emphasis on economic cooperation.