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October 30, 2026

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Politics in Georgia

Mayor and entrepreneur: Transparency International calls for dismissal of Georgian officials over business ties

Politics in Georgia

October 29, 2026

A TI investigation found that 24 public officials simultaneously hold directorships at 30 private companies.

Alain Berset on Georgia’s opposition ban

Opposition in Georgia

Council of Europe chief: Ban on opposition parties in Georgia could be challenged in Strasbourg court

Opposition in Georgia

October 29, 2026

Alain Berset: Democratic decline and pressure on the opposition in Georgia raise serious concerns

Georgia

Georgia’s new gambling tournament law raises ombudsman concerns, draws Patriarchate response

Georgia

October 29, 2026

Georgia's parliament has passed a bill in its second reading that would allow casinos to organise international gambling tournaments.

'Like a black cat in a dark room': Georgia’s opposition ban case enters sixth day of hearings

Politics in Georgia

October 28, 2026

Opposition figure Lemonjava said the lawsuit’s claims mirror Russia’s new security doctrine. The court president dismissed his remarks as “demagoguery”

Six-fingered ‘trolls’ working for Georgia’s authorities: Myth Detector identifies 445 fake accounts

Georgia

October 28, 2026

Accounts co-ordinate likes on posts by Georgian officials

Five baobab trees destined for Georgia seized in South Africa

Georgia

October 28, 2026

The trees were destined for a landscaping project in Georgia.

Amnesty International, GYLA urge independent probe amid rising Georgian prison abuse claims

Georgia

October 28, 2026

The allegations involve sexual violence, beatings and threats.

'Gossip, myths and manipulation' - fifth day of hearings on banning opposition parties held in Georgia

Politics in Georgia

October 27, 2026

United National Movement presented its case: “We are accused of corruption while Georgian Dream officials are in prison for corruption”

Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor to inspect Georgian laboratories

Month after Russia’s ban on Georgian drinks, Russian experts to inspect laboratories in Georgia: what are risks?

Georgia-Russia

October 27, 2026

Experts warn that Georgia is giving Russia increasing leverage to exert economic pressure

Chinese visitor numbers to Georgia rise by 23% in nine months, setting a record

Georgia

October 27, 2026

The increase comes amid deepening ties between Georgia and China.

Billionaire Ivanishvili won’t testify in Georgia opposition ban case. Constitutional Court, day four

Politics in Georgia

October 26, 2026

Parties and politicians face accusations. UNM representative presents counterarguments and urges judges to “act as they want to be remembered by history”

The banning of opposition parties in Georgia

Opinion: If Georgia’s Constitutional Court bans opposition parties, Russia will use it against Georgia

Georgia-Russia

October 26, 2026

According to the Lelo party leader, a ban on five opposition parties would harm the country more than the parties themselves.

Two teenagers arrested in Tbilisi over alleged plot to attack school: what we know

Georgia

October 26, 2026

The lawyer for one of the suspects says the prosecution has no evidence.

‘Georgia without Ivanishvili’: Opposition launches new wave of protests – photos and video

Protests in Georgia

October 26, 2026

The next major protest is scheduled for 28 November.

Saturday march in Tbilisi "against oligarch Ivanishvili’s rule". 'Protests in Georgia' video podcast

Georgia

October 24, 2026

“Glory to the heroes” and “Long live a Georgia without Ivanishvili!” the marchers chanted, as passing cars honked continuously in support

“Don’t like it? Too bad”: third day of Constitutional Court hearings on opposition ban in Georgia

Politics in Georgia

October 24, 2026

The day focused on motions filed by Gakharia for Georgia, all of which were rejected by the court. Hearings will resume on 26 October and continue throughout the week