EUMM - RSS FeedEuropean Union Monitoring Mission in Georgiahttp://eumm.eu/EUMM http://eumm.eu/i/eumm-logo2.jpg EUMM - RSS Feed http://eumm.eu/ 54 54 117th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37501/ ERGNETI, 13 February 2024 – The 117th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti today under the co-facilitation of the Acting Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Tibor Kozma, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Viorel Moşanu.... EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia announces Mamuka Kuparadze and Madina Gagloeva as winners of 2023 EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37496/ Tbilisi, 2 February 2024 – Today, the Acting Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia, Dr. Tibor Kozma, awarded the EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism to Mamuka Kuparadze... 116th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37492/ ERGNETI, 13 December 2023 – The 116th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti today under the co-facilitation of the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Viorel Moşanu.... EUMM women monitors played football match with Kvakhvreli public school kids within 16 Days Campaign http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37490/ On 29 November, as part of #16Days2023, EUMM women monitors played a football match with girls from the Kvakhvreli public school, showcasing a united commitment to shattering gender stereotypes. Prior to the match, EUMM women monitors discussed gender equality... Film documentary directed by EUMM Special Prize winner premiered in Tbilisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37485/ TBILISI, 20 November 2023 – Today, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, attended a premiere of the documentary film “The Legacy of Muhajirs – Abkhazians from Adjara” at the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The film was directed by Lela Kunchulia, a journalist... EUMM awarded "Guardian of Tolerance for 2023" by the Public Defender of Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37482/ Today, EUMM was awarded as the “Guardian of Tolerance for 2023” by the Public Defender of Georgia and Council of Ethnic Minorities. Our Head of Mission, Dimitrios Karabalis, attended the award ceremony dedicated to the International Day of Tolerance. This annual event is hosted by the... EUMM hosts delegation of the Austrian Federal Council to the Abkhaz Administrative Boundary Line http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37478/ Today, the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) welcomed a delegation from the Austrian Federal Council, led by Council President Ms. Claudia Arpa, for a visit to the Abkhaz Administrative Boundary Line (ABL). Commencing at Field Office Zugdidi, the delegation received a comprehensive update on the... EUMM briefs EU Special Envoy for the Eastern Partnership and EU Member States’ diplomats http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37472/ This afternoon, EUMM Deputy Head of Mission, Dr. Tibor Kozma, provided a briefing to a delegation of EU Member States’ diplomats led by the EU Special Envoy for the Eastern Partnership, Dirk Schuebel. Dr. Kozma thoroughly informed the delegation about yesterday’s violent incident, where a Georgian citizen... EUMM confirms shooting of Georgian citizen near the village of Kirbali http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37475/ The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) confirms that an incident occurred at the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line, resulting in the tragic loss of a Georgian citizens life. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.... 115th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37469/ ERGNETI, 1 November 2023 – The 115th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti today under the co-facilitation of the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Viorel Moşanu.... EUMM hosts Archbishop of Canterbury on a patrol to Khurvaleti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37463/ The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia, in the Khurvaleti area, with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM). EUMM Head of Mission Dimitrios Karabalis welcomed the... EUMM press conference – 15 years on the ground in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37459/ Today, EUMM Head of Mission Dimitrios Karabalis hosted a press conference, which marked the 15th anniversary of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia. Exactly 15 years ago, on 1 October, more than 200 EUMM monitors started patrolling in Georgia, following the August 2008 war. Ever since, EUMM monitors have... Georgian Prime Minister inaugurates EUMM Georgias 15th Anniversary Photo Exhibition http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37453/ Today, Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili, officially inaugurated a special photo exhibition marking EUMMs 15-year presence on the ground. During the event, EUMM Head of Mission, Dimitrios Karabalis, expressed his gratitude to the country of Georgia for hosting the Mission for 15 years.... 15th anniversary of the establishment of EUMMs mandate http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37450/ 15 years ago, on 15 September 2008, the European Union established the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia by Council Decision. 2 weeks later, on 1 October 2008, our first monitors arrived in Georgia. Since that day, our Mission has been contributing to stability in Georgia and the wider region, through... 114th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37446/ ERGNETI, 12 September 2023 – The 114th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in Ergneti today under the co-facilitation of the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Viorel Moşanu.... EUMM and IWPR screened a documentary about Georgian youth’s relation to Abkhazia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37443/ To promote peace, conflict resolution and reconciliation, the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) hosted a public screening of the documentary film "My Links to Abkhazia" on Friday 8 September. The film, directed by Zviad Mchedlishvili – a journalist... EU’s commitment to Georgia’s security: High Representative Borrells visit highlights 15 years of EU Monitoring Mission’s presence in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37439/ EU High Representative underscores dedication to peaceful conflict resolution during visit to EUMM Georgia. The European Unions long-term commitment to fostering peaceful conflict resolution and security... EUMM Head of Mission Statement on the 15th Anniversary of the War between Russia and Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37435/ "On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the war between Russia and Georgia, the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia wishes to pay tribute to all those who were affected by the war. We remember the lives lost and the hardships endured by civilians, and our thoughts are with... EUMM hosted President of German Parliament on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37429/ Tbilisi, 11 July 2023 – Today, the EUMM Head of Operations, Mr. Brian Richard, hosted a German delegation led by the President of the Parliament of Germany, Mrs. Barbel Bas, on a visit to the Odzisi crossing point. The purpose of the visit was to learn about the... 113th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37425/ ERGNETI, 3 July 2023 – The 113th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South... EU CivCom delegates experienced first-hand the work of EUMM in providing stability in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37418/ TBILISI, 9 June – On 5-9 June, delegates of the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management (CivCom) visited EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia. Over the last five days, the CivCom delegates visited the EUMM Headquarters in Tbilisi, where they... Visit of EU CivCom to EUMM demonstrates EU’s strong commitment to stability in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37415/ TBILISI, 5 June – Delegates of the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management (CivCom) are visiting the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia on 5-9 June 2023. They will visit EUMM Headquarters and all three Field Offices to gain a comprehensive understanding of the security situation in Georgia... EUMM co-hosted a public screening and discussion on Ossetians who fled their home during the 1990s http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37412/ In an effort to address unresolved conflicts, promote peacebuilding, and amplify voices of marginalised communities, EUMM and the Institute for War and Peace Reporting today hosted a public screening of the documentary film Haztag: Separating Inseparable. The film, which was screened in the social enterprise Knowledge Café in Tsnori,... Take a stand for human rights for all: stop discrimination and violence against LGBTQI+ persons in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37403/ This joint statement is issued by the United Nations system in Georgia, the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, the Embassies to Georgia of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania,... EUMM hosts Danish Foreign Minister on a patrol to Khurvaleti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37400/ Yesterday, EUMM hosted the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Mr. Lars Løkke Rasmussen on a patrol to the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) near Khurvaleti. The Foreign Minister was accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Georgia, Ms. Anne Toft Sørensen, and a delegation from the Danish Foreign... EUMM joins Europe Day celebrations in Tbilisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37397/ On 6 May EUMM joined Europe Day celebration in Expo Georgia, Tbilisi. In the Eurovillage, the EU Member States presented their countries, cultures and cuisines to visitors, giving them an opportunity to take a virtual tour of the EU, and learn more... Opening of the photo exhibition “Perspectives of an EUMM Monitor in Georgia” in Gori Art House http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37394/ On 9th of May, and in context of the Europe Day the Field Office Gori (FOG) opened a photo exhibition in the Gori Art House with photo impressions of Axel Corton,... 112th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37387/ ERGNETI, 27 April 2023 – The 112th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in Ergneti today under the co-facilitation of the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Viorel Moşanu.... OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, visits Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37383/ Tbilisi, 11 April 2023 – EUMM hosted today the OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Foreign Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, on a visit to the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) near Odzisi. Foreign Minister Osmani was accompanied by Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the... Statement of Head of Mission Dimitrios Karabalis on the visit by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37372/ Statement made during the joint Swedish Embassy-EUMM press conference on 30 March, at the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi Dear ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to be here today to address you on behalf of the European Union... Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visits the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37369/ TBILISI, 29-30 March 2023 – The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) was honoured to receive Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden over the past two days. The visit took place in the context of Swedens Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first... EUMM hosts German Foreign Minister on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37364/ Tbilisi, 24 March 2023 – The Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, hosted today German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, on a visit to the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) in the Odzisi area. At the Odzisi crossing point, the Head of EUMM... EUMM Head of Mission hosts EEAS delegation on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37361/ Tbilisi, 15 March 2023 — Today, EUMM Head of Mission, Mr. Dimitrios Karabalis, hosted a delegation from the European External Action Service (EEAS) on a visit to the Odzisi crossing point. In Odzisi, EUMM monitors briefed the EEAS delegation on the security situation and... Head of EUMM meets with Prime Minister of Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37355/ Today, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, met with the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili. After introducing himself as the... 111th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37350/ ERGNETI, 2 March 2023 - The 111th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dimitrios Karabalis, and Viorel Moşanu, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus.... Visit of EU Civilian Operations Commander to EUMM demonstrates EU’s strong commitment to stability in Georgia and wider region http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37346/ Mr. Stefano Tomat, the EU Civilian Operations Commander, visited the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia on 22-23 February 2023. Upon his arrival, he received a warm welcome by the recently appointed EUMM Head of Mission, Mr. Dimitrios Karabalis. “Together with the... EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia Head of Mission assumes duties http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37344/ Tbilisi, 20 February 2023 – The new Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia, Dimitrios Karabalis, arrived in Tbilisi today to assume his duties. “I am very delighted and excited... EUMM Acting Head of Mission hosts Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37334/ Tbilisi, 10 February 2023 — Today, EUMM Acting Head of Mission, Dr. Tibor Kozma, hosted a Croatian delegation, led by the Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gordan Grlić-Radman, on a visit to the Odzisi crossing point. In Odzisi, EUMM... The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia announces Ms. Lela Kunchulia as the winner of the 2022 EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37331/ Tbilisi, 3 February 2023 – Today, the Acting Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, Dr. Tibor Kozma, awarded the EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism to Ms. Lela Kunchulia from Radio Liberty for her short... Ambassador Dimitrios Karabalis appointed as the new Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37328/ The Council of the European Union appointed today Dimitrios Karabalis, a Greek diplomat, as the new Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia. Ambassador Karabalis is currently serving as Director for Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, South Caucasus and Central Asia in the... EUMM Acting Head of Mission hosts Austrian Federal Chancellor on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37325/ Tbilisi, 30 January 2023 — Today, EUMM Acting Head of Mission, Dr. Tibor Kozma, hosted an Austrian delegation, led by the Austrian Federal Chancellor, Mr. Karl Nehammer, on a visit to the Odzisi crossing point.... The Acting Head of Mission hosted a delegation from the Republic of Moldova, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37322/ Today the Acting Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dr. Tibor Kozma hosted a delegation from the Republic of Moldova, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Oleg Serebrian in the Mission Headquarters in Tbilisi.... The premiere of the documentary film directed by the EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism 2021 winner was held in Tbilisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37318/ TBILISI, 25 January 2023 – Today the Acting Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Dr. Tibor Kozma attended a premiere of the documentary film “My links to Abkhazia,” directed by Zviad Mchedlishvili, the EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism 2021 winner. The production of... 110th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37315/ ERGNETI, 17 January 2023 - The 110th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in Ergneti today, under the co-facilitation of Dr. Tibor Kozma, Acting Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office... EUMM in 2022 http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37312/ 220 monitors 4,533 patrols 2,512 Hotline activations 6 meetings of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) in Ergneti 2022 was... EUMM inaugurates new Headquarters on the first day of its extended mandate 2022-2024 http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37309/ On 15 December, on the first day of its extended mandate 2022-2024, the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) inaugurated its new Headquarters in Tbilisi. The ceremony was attended by EUMM Acting Head of Mission,... Deputy Secretary General of EEAS, Mr. Charles Fries, visits Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37306/ Tbilisi, 14 December 2022 — The Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defence of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Mr. Charles Fries, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia, in the Zemo Nikozi and Dvani areas, with... Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All - EUMM marks the Human Rights Day in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37302/ On 10 December EUMM joined the international community in celebrating the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a historic document, adopted in 1948, acting as a milestone in international commitment towards universal and effective recognition and observance of fundamental human rights and freedoms. This year, the... Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of EU Monitoring Mission, completes his work in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37299/ On 14 December, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł will formally end his tenure as Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia – a position he held from 15 March 2020. Before leading EUMM, Ambassador Szczygieł worked for 27 years with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, both in... Statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37297/ This joint statement is issued by the United Nations system in Georgia, the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, the Council of Europe Office in Georgia, the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia and the Embassies to Georgia of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark,... “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls” - EUMM supports the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37294/ 25 November 2022 - EUMM joins the international community in marking this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign under the global theme “UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls”. The campaign kicks off on today’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and... 109th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37287/ ERGNETI, 10 November 2022 - The 109th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in Ergneti today, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus.... EUMM Head of Mission hosts Estonian delegation on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37284/ Tbilisi, 8 November 2022 — Today, EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, hosted an Estonian delegation, led by Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on a visit to the Odzisi crossing point. During the visit, EUMM Head of Mission... Finnish Under-Secretary of State, Ms. Nina Vaskunlahti, visits Odzisi crossing point with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37280/ Tbilisi, 24 October 2022 — Today, EUMM Deputy Head of Mission, Dr. Tibor Kozma, hosted Finnish Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, Ms. Nina Vaskunlahti, on a visit to the Odzisi crossing point along the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line (ABL). At the Odzisi crossing... Norwegian Foreign Minister, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, visits Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37277/ Tbilisi, 17 October 2022 — Foreign Minister of Norway, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia, in the Khurvaleti area, with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM).... EUMM marked European Heritage Days http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37274/ Culture heritage is important for social cohesion of local communities. It also has lasting effects on stabilisation and normalisation of conflict-affected environments. Because of that, the European Union has recently strengthened its engagement in the field... Slovak Delegation visits Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37270/ Today, Deputy Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, Dr. Tibor Kozma, hosted a Slovak Delegation on a visit to the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) in the Odzisi area. The Delegation included, among others, State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Marian Majer, and... EUMM Georgia Headquarters moves to new premises on Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37266/ Today, the European Union Monitoring Mission said goodbye to its Tbilisi Headquarters building in Krtsanisi. After 14 years, the Mission Headquarters is moving to new premises on Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, where the European Union Delegation to Georgia is currently already located.... EUMM Head of Mission hosts delegation of the Council of European Union Working Party on Eastern Europe and Central Asia (COEST) on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37263/ Tbilisi, 28 September 2022 – Today, EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, hosted a delegation of the Council of European Union Working Party on Eastern Europe and Central Asia (COEST), on a visit to the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) in the Odzisi area.... Members of the Austria-South Caucasus Parliamentary Friendship Group visit Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37260/ Tbilisi, 26 September 2022 – Members of the Austria-South Caucasus Parliamentary Friendship Group, headed by Chairman Andreas Minnich, paid a visit to the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) today. EUMM Deputy Head of Mission, Tibor Kozma, hosted the delegation on a visit to the Administrative Boundary Line... 108th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37257/ ERGNETI, 23 September 2022 - The 108th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus.... EUMM Head of Mission hosts the Ambassador of Belgium to Georgia on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37248/ Tbilisi, 16 September 2022 – Today EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, hosted a delegation of the Embassy of Belgium to Georgia, headed by Ambassador Michel Peetermans, at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia. The Head of Mission first welcomed... EUMM Head of Mission hosted press conference on the 14th anniversary of EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37245/ Today, EUMM Head of Mission Marek Szczygieł hosted a press conference on the 14th anniversary of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia. Exactly 14 years ago, on 15 September 2008, the Council of the European Union took a Joint Action, establishing the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia. Head... EUMM hosts H.E. Abdulla Shahid, President of the United Nations General Assembly, on a field visit http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37231/ Tbilisi, 25 July 2022 – The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) hosted today H.E. Abdulla Shahid, President of the United Nations General Assembly and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, on a field visit to the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia.... EUMM Head of Mission hosts the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37228/ Tbilisi, 21 July 2022 – EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, hosted today a delegation of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET), led by its Chair Mr David McAllister, at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia. Head of Mission first welcomed the visitors... Head of the EU Monitoring Mission meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37208/ Tbilisi, 14 June 2022 – Today, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, met with Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ilia Darchiashvili, in Tbilisi. Head of Mission Szczygieł congratulated Mr. Darchiashvili on his new... EU Heads of Missions in Georgia on patrol with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37205/ Tbilisi, 9 June 2022 – EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, hosted today a delegation with 14 EU Heads of Mission to Georgia at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia. Head of Mission first welcomed the visitors... 107th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37202/ ERGNETI, 7 June 2022 - The 107th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the... Decisive action needed to protect LGBTQI+ rights in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37192/ This joint statement is issued by the United Nations system in Georgia, the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, the Embassies to Georgia of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania,... The EU Monitoring Mission Georgia announces Mr. Zviad Mchedlishvili as the winner of the 2021 ‘Special Prize for Peace Journalism’ http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37188/ Today, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) Ambassador Marek Szczygieł awarded the EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism to Mr. Zviad Mchedlishvili from Newscaucasus.com. He won the Prize for his documentary film “Never been asked/Never are”, which portrays the lives of six young people, born after... Members of European Parliament Sub-Committee on Security and Defence visit Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37184/ As part of their wider visit to Georgia, Members of the European Parliament’s Sub-Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE), paid a visit to the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM). EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł hosted the Delegation on a visit to the Administrative Boundary Line... 106th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37181/ ERGNETI, 12 April 2022 - The 106th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South... Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist visits Administrative Boundary Line with South Ossetia with Head of EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37178/ Tbilisi, 7 April 2022 – EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł hosted today Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia. Head of Mission Szczygieł briefed Defence Minister Hultqvist on the latest... Foreign Minister of Denmark visits Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37175/ Tbilisi, 1 April 2022 – A delegation from Denmark, headed by Danish Foreign Minister, Mr. Jeppe Kofod, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia, accompanied by the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł.... OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Polish Foreign Minister, Zbigniew Rau, visits Administrative Boundary Line with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37169/ Tbilisi, 30 March 2022 – The OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zbigniew Rau, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia near Odzisi, with the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł. Foreign Minister Rau... 105th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37163/ ERGNETI, 4 March 2022 — The 105th meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the... EP Rapporteur for Georgia Sven Mikser visits Administrative Boundary Line with South Ossetia with Head of EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37138/ Tbilisi, 3 February 2022 - Estonian Member of the European Parliament and Rapporteur for Georgia Sven Mikser visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM).... 104th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37126/ ERGNETI, 20 January 2022 — The 104th meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, newly appointed Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office... Human Rights Day 2021: EUMM marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37118/ On today’s Human Rights Day, EUMM wraps up the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign which started on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This year’s Human Rights Day is marked under the slogan "All Human, All Equal", highlighting that all... Women in leadership: meet Mihaela Gherasim, Head of Field Office Gori http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37115/ 1. Could you please describe your current position in the Mission, and the areas of... “End Violence against Women Now!” EUMM supports the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37111/ 25 November 2021 - EUMM joins the international community in marking this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign under the global theme “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”. The campaign kicks off on today’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and... 103rd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37102/ ERGNETI, 18 November 2021 — The 103rd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) convened today in Ergneti, co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all... Head of the EUMM meets with Georgia’s State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37096/ Tbilisi, 4 November 2021 - The Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, met yesterday with the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality (SMR), Tea Akhvlediani. The Head of Mission and Minister Akhvlediani discussed in detail the humanitarian situation of... EUMM takes concrete steps to increase women’s meaningful participation in conflict management and confidence-building http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37101/ On 31 October, the world marks the 21st anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Resolution 1325, along with its subsequent resolutions, underlines the importance of increasing women’s meaningful participation in all aspects of conflict resolution and peace-building, and highlights the impact... EUMM hosts Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Ivan Korčok on a field visit http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37095/ Tbilisi, 18 October 2021 –The Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Ivan Korčok, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia near Odzisi, with the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł.... EUMM hosts Slovak Secretary of State Ingrid Brocková on a field visit http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37090/ Tbilisi, 12 October 2021 – The EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) hosted today the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Ingrid Brocková, on a field visit... 102nd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37086/ ERGNETI, 27 September 2021 — The 102nd meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Annika Söder, Special Representative of the... EUMM hosts Czech Deputy Foreign Minister on a visit to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37080/ Tbilisi, 14 September 2021 – The Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, hosted today the Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe of the Czech Republic, Aleš Chmelař, on a visit to the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) in the Odzisi area.... Head of EU Monitoring Mission meets UNICEF Representative in Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37077/ Today, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, had an introductory meeting with the UNICEF Representative in Georgia, Mr. Ghassan Khalil. The Head of Mission informed Mr. Khalil about the Mission’s monitoring... Head of EU Monitoring Mission meets Georgian Minister of Justice http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37073/ Tbilisi, 18 August 2021 – Today, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, had an introductory meeting with the Georgian Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze. During the meeting, the Head of Mission... The President of Ukraine visits the Enguri Bridge with Head of EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37064/ Tbilisi, 19 July 2021 - The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, visited today the Enguri Bridge near the Abkhaz Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM). EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, who joined... 101st Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37060/ ERGNETI, 13 July 2021 — The 101st meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) convened today in Ergneti, co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all... Foreign Ministers of three EU Member States visit the Administrative Boundary Line, as part of a broader visit mandated by EU High Representative Borrell http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37045/ Tbilisi, 26 June 2021 – Foreign Ministers of Austria, Alexander Schallenberg, of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, and of Romania, Bogdan Aurescu, visited today parts of the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with South Ossetia, with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM). This visit was organised as part of a broader... Head of the EU Monitoring Mission meets with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37042/ On 23 June, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, met with the Minister of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia, Mr. Vakhtang Gomelauri. The Head of Mission updated the Minister on EUMM’s work, including within the framework of the Incident Response and... Head of EU Monitoring Mission visits Samtskhe-Javakheti region, meets local officials and civil society representatives, talks to media http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/features/37039/ On June 21-22, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, together with the Mission representatives paid his first visit to Samtskhe-Javakheti region. On this occasion, he met with representatives of local authorities and with civil society and also gave interviews to local media.... 100th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37035/ ERGNETI, 15 June 2021 - The 100th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti. Since its first meeting in 2009, the Ergneti IPRM has contributed to confidence-building, addressed various threats to the security situation at the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL), and resolved several challenges... EEAS Director Balfoort visits EUMM Georgia, speaks at IPRM, goes to Odzisi http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37032/ Tbilisi, 15 June 2021—The Director for Security and Defence Policy at the European External Action Service in Brussels (EEAS), Joanneke Balfoort, paid a visit today to the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) on the occasion of the 100th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meeting, which the... The President of Lithuania visits the Administrative Boundary Line with Head of EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37021/ Tbilisi, 10 June 2021 - The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, visited today parts of the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM). EUMM Head of Mission, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, who joined President... U.S. Congressional Delegation visits Administrative Boundary Line together with EUMM http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37018/ Tbilisi, 03 June 2021 –U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Rob Portman visited today parts of the South Ossetian Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) near Zemo Nikozi and Ergneti villages with the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM).... Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia meets with the Chair of the EU Integration Committee. http://eumm.eu//press_and_public_information/press_releases/37015/ Tbilisi, 02 June 2021 – The Head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia, Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, met the Chair of the EU Integration Committee Maka Botchorishvili at the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi on 02 June....