Georgian PM announces new law banning face-coverings at protests
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Georgian PM announces new law banning face-coverings at protests

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to introduce a law banning participants in rallies and counter-rallies from covering their faces, Georgia Today reported on Dec. 8. The law is expected to be finalized next week and enforced by the end of December. The latest wave of protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party broke […]
Zelensky signs law on 'historic' tax increase
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Zelensky signs law on 'historic' tax increase

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law a bill authorizing a major tax increase on Nov. 28, following more than a month of delay. The bill, which was passed by the Ukrainian parliament on Oct. 10, will raise taxes by Hr 8 billion ($192 million) in 2024 and Hr 141 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2025, lawmaker […]
Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens
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Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian government’s legal information website published on Nov. 23. The law targeted at least 15 countries, including several in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina, and Canada. Additional legislation approved on the […]