News around Georgia

Georgian Dream plans to pass media censorship law

Georgia

February 05, 2025

Law is set to 'set journalism standards' and restrict foreign media funding, the ruling party says

Georgian Dream moves to adopt US-style foreign agent law

Georgia

February 05, 2025

Georgia’s ruling party calls law a response to ‘interference’ in internal affairs

Georgian Dream sets up commission to investigate Saakashvili's rule

Georgia

February 05, 2025

The investigation's findings are expected to be presented in September 2025.

Georgian parliament strips 49 opposition MPs of their mandates

Georgia

February 05, 2025

The parliament, which is supposed to have 150 members, now consists of 101.

'State won’t yield to blackmail,' says Georgian Dream chairman on journalist Mzia Amaglobeli’s hunger strike

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

February 04, 2025

The detained founder of independent outlets Netgazeti and Batumelebi has been on hunger strike for 23 days.

Opinion: Neither opposition, nor USAID, nor Trump can lead revolution—only Georgian Dream can

Georgia-USA

February 04, 2025

Paata Zakareishvili: "People sacrifice their lives to overthrow governments, not for others' money. Funding revolutions is a misconception."

Russian theologian Andrey Kuraev denied entry to Georgia

Georgia

February 04, 2025

He criticized Russia's policies and opposed its invasion of Ukraine.

Georgian Centre for Social Justice demands investigation into police violence on 2 February

Protests in Georgia

February 03, 2025

The organization called on the Georgian Interior Ministry to issue a statement on the grounds for the detention of demonstrators.

Georgian Dream extends administrative detention to 60 days and restricts protests in buildings

Georgia

February 03, 2025

According to the party chairman, the changes were adopted under the influence of "external forces" aimed at "destroying the state."

Opinion: 'Violence, lawlessness, and creation of privileged clusters becomes new working style of Georgian police'

Protests in Georgia

February 03, 2025

"Soon, police brutality will manifest in everyday life," Mikeladze warned.

Georgia-Armenia trade in 2024: Sharp decline amid government optimism

Armenia-Georgia

January 31, 2025

In 2024, Georgia imported ore and cigarettes from Armenia while exporting cars and alcohol.

Georgian opposition urges new Syrian government to revoke Abkhazia recognition

Georgia

January 31, 2025

Syria, then led by Bashar al-Assad, recognized the independence of the occupied Georgian territories in May 2018.

Georgia leaves PACE: What does it mean for country and Georgian Dream?

Georgia - EU

January 30, 2025

Kaha Gogolashvili: "This is a catastrophe for Georgian Dream."

Mzia Amaglobeli struggles to walk on 19th day of hunger strike

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

January 30, 2025

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) urge ombudsman to act as journalist’s health deteriorates

Georgian Dream's delegation quits PACE after losing key powers

Georgia - EU

January 30, 2025

PACE demands Georgia free political prisoners and hold new elections by April 2025

'They left me no choice' – solo protest in support of Mzia Amaglobeli in Georgia. Video

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

January 29, 2025

For several nights in a row, Batumelebi editor Eteri Turadze has been holding a solo protest outside the parliament building.

Opinion: 'Restoring Georgia’s dialogue with West benefits Armenia'

Armenia-Georgia

January 29, 2025

Georgian affairs expert Johnny Melikyan says it is crucial for Armenia that Georgia advances in this direction, even if its ties with the EU and US don’t return to pre-Ukraine war levels.

Transparency International: Ivanishvili family moves money from offshore accounts to Georgia

Bidzina Ivanishvili

January 29, 2025

This could be seen as an attempt to evade sanctions.

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