News around Georgia

Opinion: 'Cooperation with China will severely impact Trump's policy on Georgia'

Nodar Kharshiladze: "Ivanishvili's policies directly contradict the priorities of the Trump administration."

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomatic passport holders

The visa-free regime remains in place for Georgian citizens with ordinary passports.

Over 300 journalists in Georgia call for Mzia Amaglobeli's release

The co-founder and director of Batumelebi and Netgazeti has been on a hunger strike in prison for 16 days, consuming only water.

Former Georgian PM Giorgi Gakharia accuses Ivanishvili of ordering attack on him

A special group has been formed to investigate the attack.

Nate Sibley: Kleptocrats like Ivanishvili should fear British sanctions

"Ivanishvili must not exploit British overseas territories for money laundering"

Estonian Parliament declares Georgian Dream government illegitimate

The Estonian Parliament's statement condemns election fraud and repression against protesters in Georgia.

EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner: Decline of democracy in Georgia is deeply concerning

Former Georgian ambassador to France: Ivanishvili’s policies aim to turn West against Georgia

"In isolation, the country's only option would be an alliance with Russia, China, and Iran."

Opinion: Protests in Georgia should involve not just middle class but all social groups

Protests in Georgia are middle-class led. Iago Kachkachishvili: "The wealthy will join protests if they see their prosperity at risk"

Opinion: Bidzina Ivanishvili made Georgia hostage to his wealth

Ivanishvili’s prospects under Trump. Tina Khidasheli: "I hope Georgia's political crisis will end with Trump's arrival."

Opinion: 'Trump administration likely to take tougher stance on Georgian Dream'

Valeri Chechelashvili: "Salome Zourabichvili's visit to the U.S. is a success"

Georgian Dream PM Kobakhidze vows to 'defeat radicals' in 2025

The Georgian Prime Minister vowed to end "liberal fascism" and improve higher education in the country.

Georgia's de facto ruler Ivanishvili files new lawsuit against swiss bank, alleging ‘political blackmail

Julius Baer is the bank where Ivanishvili transferred a significant portion of his assets following his dispute with Credit Suisse.

John Herbst: 'Georgian Dream is discredited—we see submission to Moscow's demands'

"U.S.-Georgia relations are moving steadily in the wrong direction,"

UK sanctions may target over 95 companies linked to Ivanishvili family

All these companies are ultimately registered in UK offshore territories.

Five MEPs urge EU states not to legitimize Georgian Dream

According to them, Georgian Dream no longer even attempts to present itself as a supporter of European democracy.

Human Rights Watch report: 'Georgian government led country into human rights crisis in 2024'

Hugh Williamson: "The authorities are steering the country toward an era of repression, but it's never too late to change course"

Georgia to skip Davos Forum and Munich Security Conference in 2025

This is the first time in the country’s history of independence.