news in Tbilisi

'Patriots for Europe in Congress' group formed in Strasbourg, joined by Georgia’s ruling party

Georgia - EU

April 02, 2026

In statements by the new group, the idea of sovereignty takes centre stage

Nearly 380,000 children registered in Georgia’s socially vulnerable database

Georgia

April 02, 2026

According to the ombudsman’s report, more than 278,000 children receive subsistence allowance

'Local democracy in Georgia under threat' – Council of Europe Congress resolution

Georgia

April 02, 2026

The resolution highlights high political polarisation and one-party control over local authorities

Russia ready to normalise ties with Georgia if Tbilisi is willing, says foreign ministry

Georgia-Russia

April 02, 2026

The foreign ministry representative said economic, transport and tourism ties between Georgia and Russia are “actively developing”

Georgia’s parliament approves increase in car customs clearance fees

Georgia

April 02, 2026

The move is likely to affect both car import volumes and price dynamics on the domestic market

Strasbourg court begins hearing case on Georgia’s FARA law, in potentially precedent-setting move

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

April 02, 2026

The law “On the Registration of Foreign Agents” (FARA) came into force on 31 May 2025

'Don’t kill stray animals': Activists in Georgia issue joint statement

Georgia

April 02, 2026

Joint statement by Georgian animal welfare activists criticises stray animal programme launched by National Food Agency

Day 353 of continuous protests: from the “Protests in Georgia” video blog series

Protests in Georgia

November 15, 2025

Police are not allowing roads to be blocked, so protesters are marching in different directions across central Tbilisi

Day 346 of continuous protests in Tbilisi: from the 'Protests in Georgia' video blog series

Protests in Georgia

November 08, 2025

Protesters are calling for the release of political prisoners, new parliamentary elections and the repeal of what they describe as anti-democratic laws

'Victory is with the people, strength is in unity!' Day 336 of protests in Georgia

October 29, 2025

Another protest is taking place outside the parliament building in Tbilisi

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