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'Sabotage case' in Georgia: Eight opposition figures appear in court

Georgia

February 11, 2026

According to the prosecution, the defendants provided foreign states with information to the detriment of Georgia’s interests.

Pro-Russian party linked to Georgian Dream calls for debate on EU integration

Georgia - EU

February 05, 2026

The party says EU membership is no longer relevant for Georgia

Georgia in reverse: how showcase of post-Soviet democratisation turned into a country with 'functionally pro-Russian' regime

Georgia - EU

February 04, 2026

How did this happen — and, above all, can it still be stopped?

Human Rights Watch raises alarm over rapid human rights decline in Georgia

Georgia

February 04, 2026

Pressure on civil society, independent media and peaceful protesters

Opinion: 'Even Ivanishvili is unhappy with situation in Georgia — because he is afraid'

Georgia

February 04, 2026

Georgia constitution author on amendments to the Grants Law

Georgian Dream effectively dismantles political freedoms - Social Justice Center

Georgia

February 03, 2026

Analysis of legislative changes in Georgia

Laura Thornton on Georgian Dream: 'Why should US leaders meet those who insult our ambassadors?'

Georgia-USA

February 02, 2026

McCain Institute global democracy director on US vice-president’s decision not to visit Georgia

EU human rights commissioner urges Georgian parliament not to adopt amendments to Law on Grants

Georgia - EU

February 02, 2026

“Amendments threaten normal and lawful civic activity”

‘This affects every citizen of Georgia’: lawyer on tougher foreign funding law

Georgia

January 30, 2026

Any cooperation with foreign foundations or legal entities without government approval will become a criminal offence.

UN rapporteur on situation in Georgia: 'New laws amount to systematic pressure on civil society'

Georgia

January 27, 2026

According to Mary Lawlor, policies pursued by the Georgian authorities in recent years have significantly narrowed the space for human rights protection.

Transparency International says arrests over pavement protests in Georgia violate the constitution

Protests in Georgia

January 23, 2026

‘This practice is closer to authoritarianism than democracy’

Political prisoners excluded from list of those pardoned in Georgia

Georgia

January 20, 2026

In total, Mikheil Kavelashvili pardoned 159 people to mark the Epiphany holiday.