Media environment in Georgia

Georgia’s ranking drops in Press Freedom Index – Reporters Without Borders

Georgia

May 02, 2025

The country has dropped from 103rd to 114th place.

Prominent independent Georgian channel Mtavari to cease broadcasting from 1 May

Georgia

April 28, 2025

Previously, the channel’s management had accused Georgian Dream of obstructing its operations.

Russian writer and 'foreign agent': 'Georgian security services disrupted the presentation of my book in Tbilisi'

Georgia

April 28, 2025

He also spoke about the eight-hour interrogation at the Georgian border.

Georgian Public Broadcaster fires two journalists who criticised its editorial policy

Georgia

April 12, 2025

According to the broadcaster, the dismissals were based on findings from an internal investigation.

Reporters Without Borders outraged as two French journalists denied entry to Georgia

Georgia

April 11, 2025

The organisation sees this as part of the Georgian government's attempt to restrict independent media amid ongoing protests in the country.

'Latest steps further undermine foundations of democracy in Georgia' — EU Commissioners' statement

Georgia - EU

April 02, 2025

Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos stated that the laws “On the Registration of Foreign Agents” and “On Broadcasting” pose a threat to media and activists.

'Georgia, once beacon of democracy, backsliding toward authoritarianism' — Czech Embassy

Georgia - EU

April 02, 2025

"Laws to protect media freedom are being eroded, physical and online attacks against journalists persist with impunity and the use of courts and the legal system to harass journalists and media outlets is on the rise"

147 journalists injured during protests in Georgia, 17 fined for ‘blocking roads’ — CMIS

Protests in Georgia

March 21, 2025

Among the affected media workers is a JAMnews correspondent.

Court fines Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli over protest sticker

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

March 19, 2025

Amaglobeli still remains in custody.

Georgia: Will media law amendments only affect broadcasters or online outlets too? Two opposing views

Georgia

March 17, 2025

Experts believe the amendments target media freedom in the country.

SJC: 'Amendments to broadcasting law in Georgia are targeting media'

Georgia

March 12, 2025

The SJC predicts that these amendments will be used to suppress and repress critically-minded media outlets.

Representative of McCain Institute: 'Georgian protests reach dead end'

Georgia

March 10, 2025

According to Laura Thornton, last bastions of democracy in Georgia now lie with media and civil society.

'Changes won't affect online media’: Georgian Dream MP on amendments to broadcasting law

Georgia

March 03, 2025

MP Archil Gorduladze: "We will continue working on the regulation of online media."

Transparency International: Amendments to Georgia’s broadcasting law aim to eliminate critical content

Georgia

February 26, 2025

TI believes that the authorities aim to create favorable conditions for the spread of Russian and anti-Western propaganda.

Georgian Dream plans to introduce restrictive amendments to broadcasting law

Georgia

February 25, 2025

Broadcasters will be prohibited from receiving direct or indirect funding from foreign entities, whether in the form of money or other material assets.

'I will try to restore my nutrition with help of doctors' – Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli ends hunger strike

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

February 18, 2025

Founder of Netgazeti and Batumelebi staged a 38-day hunger strike in protest against her arrest and the situation in Georgia.

Mzia Amaglobeli case, day 32: Lawyers to seek journalist’s release from custody

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

February 13, 2025

Nona Kurdovanidze: "This case meets all the criteria proving that it is politically motivated."

Nine fined $1,800 each in Georgia for rally supporting Mzia Amaglobeli

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

February 10, 2025

On 24 January 2024, they staged a protest in Kutaisi outside the home of Judge Malkhaz Okropirashvili in solidarity with Mzia Amaglobeli.

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