Politics

"Authorities block Georgian citizens from expressing opinions ahead of elections". Comment

Georgia's Anti-Corruption Bureau recognized the local branch of the international organization Transparency International (TI-Georgia) and the civil movement "Choose Europe" as entities with "declared electoral goals."

"US gives time to Georgian government." Political analyst on sanctions against Ivanishvili

According to the analyst, these sanctions are a "very serious" threat and extend beyond just Ivanishvili

"Law used to restrict free speech" – Georgian lawyers and activists accuse authorities

GYLA and ISFED deem unlawful the Anti-Corruption Bureau's decision regarding Transparency International and the "Choose Europe" movement

"Georgia’s president doesn’t believe in good relations between the parties." Expert commentary

Zourabichvili highlighted the need for a "technocratic government," which should be formed in agreement with political parties, rather than appointed politicians.

"Mutual recognition of court decisions with Russia infringes on the rights of Abkhaz businesses." Opinion

On September 25, the Abkhaz parliament will review the ratification of the Russia-Abkhazia agreement on mutual recognition of court decisions.

Transparency International Georgia has been labeled as "entity with electoral goals"

The Choose Europe movement is also listed. The Anti-Corruption Bureau demands financial reports, and the organizations accuse the authorities of persecution

How BRICS can influence transportation corridors in the South Caucasus: A perspective from Baku

Azerbaijan has applied for BRICS membership, while the country has a strong interest in the full-scale operation of international transport corridors.

"Membership in the CSTO does not hinder Armenia's cooperation with the US." Opinion from Yerevan

Commentary by political analyst Tigran Grigoryan on Washington's policy in the South Caucasus and its influence on the resolution of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations

Yandex app in Georgia used Russian servers. What does this mean?

As part of the investigation, the potential illegal transfer of personal data to another country was examined

President of Georgia: "They want to legalize the use of force"

Salome Zourabichvili: "The pro-Russian orientation of the government is becoming increasingly evident, and the ruling party is leading the country toward internal confrontation"

"The world faces unprecedented challenges," said the Prime Minister of Georgia at the UN

A sociologist listed several pre-election failures of Georgian Dream

Orthodoxy as the state religion, apologies to the Ossetians, and so on

Historical record: Around 37,400 companies in Georgia are now owned by Russian citizens

Russian companies are present in all sectors, often entering through offshore entities and registered at fake addresses

Thirty EU Parliament members urge "decisive action" from the EU if Georgia's elections are undemocratic

"Stop government funding; impose sanctions on key individuals; communicate this widely to the public, not just to the authorities"

"Russia won't return South Ossetia to Georgia": Reactions to the military-technical cooperation agreement

The document states that ratifying the agreement will not require additional funds from the federal budget

U.S. sanctions package developed against Georgian oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili — Voice of America

"There is information that Ivanishvili acted under the direction of Russian intelligence services"

"U.S. warns Georgian authorities not to go down this path," - former White House officials on sanctions

"The responsibility for the current situation lies with Georgian Dream, the government, and Bidzina Ivanishvili."

"If you don't have wings, at least let me fly." The case of Kesaria Abramidze's murder

A day after the passage of the homophobic law, a transgender woman was murdered in Tbilisi. What does the law state?