Georgia

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

Human rights advocates consider the law repressive

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”

Marta Kos: "Under Georgian Dream, Georgia will not join the EU even by 2030"

"I don’t care what they say about me, but their lies about the EU and claims that they will bring the country into it themselves worry me"

Russia takes new steps to demarcate borders with Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Georgia

What ties owners of Georgian factory to son of senior Russian military intelligence official?

It was previously reported that Russian company Russneft delivered the first shipment of oil to the recently opened refinery.

Reuters: US businessman lobbying for Georgia’s ruling party

According to Reuters, Steve Nikandros, who has business interests in Georgia, personally urged members of Congress not to approve the MEGOBARI Act.

'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

MEP: 'You can’t attend Paris Fashion Week while Georgian people suffer such hardships'

Nacho Sánchez Amor: “Sanctions will only be effective if they are comprehensive.”

Prosecutors charge ex-PM Irakli Garibashvili with money laundering

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

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?

“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.

Jailed Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli wins Sakharov Prize

She shared the prize with her Belarusian colleague, Andrei Pochobut, who is also currently imprisoned.

Russian company delivers first shipment of oil to Georgia’s new refinery

Russia is seeking to diversify its oil exports, a goal that has become even more relevant in light of Western sanctions.

ISFED: Pro-government media in Georgia received up to $1.5 million in state funds over five years

“Online media linked to Georgian Dream received most of their public funding through simplified procurement contracts.”

Amnesty International: 'Georgian authorities intend to silence protesters through intimidation and punishment'

“A peaceful assembly may temporarily disrupt traffic, but this does not justify its dispersal or the detention of participants.”