Issues

The parties that Georgian Dream seeks to ban have been named

Among them are three of the four parliamentary forces: National Movement, Coalition for Change, and Strong Georgia–Lelo. The fourth, Gakharia–For Georgia, was not included in the list

Media Defence filed to join the ECHR case against Georgia’s 'foreign agent' law

Human rights advocates consider the law repressive

“Now easier and more accessible”: Armenia simplifies the income declaration process

The government has streamlined the procedure to ease the “administrative burden” on citizens. Those confident that their income data are accurately reflected in the records of the State Revenue Committee may choose not to file a declaration

Visit of Estonia’s foreign minister to Baku: a clash of values and interests

The visit agenda included only digital innovation projects and regional peace issues. Human rights and democracy were not mentioned at all

Opinion: “The protests on Rustaveli Avenue are the strongest expression of resistance in Georgia”

Sociologist Iago Kachkachishvili: “Georgian Dream has failed to win the loyalty of the majority”

‘Armenian Church Liberation’: Liturgy led by defrocked priest and attended by PM Pashinyan was marked by unrest. Video

Man removed for protesting defrocked priest’s rite; faithful blocked lawyer representing Etchmiadzin from approaching church

Azerbaijani and Armenian NGOs in Yerevan: Dialogue for peace or a symbolic gesture? Views from Baku

“This meeting can be described as ‘controlled people’s diplomacy.’ Independent figures from Azerbaijan should have taken part - but they are either in prison or have been forced to leave the country”

How award weapons from South Ossetia end up 'in the wrong hands' – and what Georgia does with it

'7pm on Rustaveli': how Georgian government tries to quell main protest hub

"Rustaveli protest" – the main symbol of resistance against oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili's authoritarian rule

Prosecutors charge ex-PM Irakli Garibashvili with money laundering

Prosecutors requested that he be placed under bail set at around $368,000.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 20-24 October, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos.

New electricity rules in Abkhazia: consumers face obligations with no rights

The republic’s government approved an electricity company agreement with consumers

Venice Commission seeks role in Strasbourg review of “anti-democratic” Georgian laws

"The laws contain broad and vague provisions, lack safeguards against abuse, and grant the Ministry of Justice excessive powers."

Opinion on arrests of Georgian officials: 'This is not anti-corruption drive, but redistribution of wealth'

Political analyst Giya Khukhashvili commented on the high-profile scandal surrounding former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who faces corruption charges.

'Garibashvili case': why Georgian authorities launch hunt for their former allies

Why has Georgia’s informal ruler, Bidzina Ivanishvili, taken such a risk at a time when the country is already in the midst of a severe political crisis?

Georgian state security service says ex-prime minister admitted to illegal earnings

“In the coming days, the investigation will review both the classification of his actions and the decision on preventive measures against him.”

“Take off the mask!” how Georgian government tackles face mask use

In central Tbilisi, police conduct raids to find protest participants, but passers-by often become unintended targets.

Opinion:'Georgia turns into service hub for Russia'

“So, no one asks this country anything anymore,” says Giorgi Rukhadze.