political tensions

Seven defendants in Georgia's '4 October case' sentenced to five years in prison

Protests in Georgia

June 19, 2026

Seven more people have been jailed in Georgia's '4 October case' over the attempted storming of the presidential palace.

Former Georgian ombudsman sues pro-government TV channel over defamation

Georgia

June 18, 2026

The dispute arose amid a debate over the possible suspension of Georgia's visa-free travel regime with the European Union

Armenian election commission lifts ex-president Robert Kocharyan’s immunity

Politics in Armenia

June 17, 2026

Prosecutors have not yet disclosed what charges they intend to bring against Kocharyan, who leads the Armenia alliance. The bloc won seats in parliament in the recent election, meaning only the Central Election Commission had the authority to decide whether to strip him of immunity or reject the request

Abkhaz veterans' leader accused of 'encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity'

Abkhazia

June 11, 2026

The Ukrainian website Myrotvorets has published Timur Gulia's personal details.

Abkhaz MP's warning of decline in Russia ties sparks government reaction

Abkhazia-Russia

June 11, 2026

The authorities quickly moved to reassure Moscow that they do not share his view

Opinion: ‘Georgia is seeking to repair ties with US in effort to secure lifting of sanctions on Ivanishvili’

Georgia-USA

June 05, 2026

Rukhadze also argues that Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze insulted Congressman Joe Wilson and that this will have consequences

Intelligence Online: France withdraws two intelligence officers from Georgia

Georgia

June 04, 2026

According to Intelligence Online, Paris recalled the officers at Tbilisi’s request following a counterintelligence operation

'Perhaps Europe itself is moving towards dark past', Georgian parliament speaker tells EU's envoy

Georgia - EU

May 08, 2026

In his letter, Shalva Papuashvili says today’s EU policies are aimed at “deepening confrontation and growing divisions”.

'I never spoke negatively about Zelensky,' Georgia’s PM says on relations with Ukraine

Georgia-Ukraine

May 05, 2026

The prime minister said Tbilisi was ready to take “all reasonable steps” to restore relations between the two countries.

'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.