repressions in Georgia

Georgia’s journalists forced to leave profession — their stories

Georgia

February 17, 2026

As pressure grows on Georgia’s independent media, some journalists are being forced to reinvent themselves, while still hoping to return.

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli marks year in detention as EU again urges her release

Mzia Amaglobeli

January 12, 2026

The EU delegation to Georgia reaffirmed the joint stance of 24 diplomatic missions, which described Amaglobeli’s case as a symbol of intimidation and the persecution of journalists in Georgia.

Georgia in 2025: key developments and challenges

Georgia

January 08, 2026

Pressure on independent media, arrests of opposition figures, deteriorating relations with the EU, and crackdowns on protest participants

Opinion: 'Georgian government devoted long statement to events in Venezuela without even mentioning US'

Georgia

January 06, 2026

Political analyst David Zurabishvili’s comment on the Georgian Dream statement

'EU is no longer a global geopolitical player' -Georgian Dream parliament speaker

Georgia

January 06, 2026

Shalva Papuashvili on the events in Venezuela

Opinion: 'Inflated prices in Georgia’s shops result from collusion between cartels and ruling party'

Georgian Dream

December 24, 2025

“No matter how much Georgian Dream talks about social justice, it remains an elite organisation obsessed with ‘Ferraris’ and ‘Lamborghinis’.”

Georgian Dream PM blames rising food prices on violations of competition law

Georgia

December 24, 2025

In some cases, food in Georgian supermarkets costs more than in Europe. Kobakhidze suggests law enforcement should handle it

‘41 steps towards Russia’ - Transparency International’s report on Georgian Dream policy

Georgia

December 23, 2025

Repression, power consolidation, and distancing from Europe

‘We once fought for European future — now we are defending country’s sovereignty’: view on protests in Georgia

Protests in Georgia

December 22, 2025

Lawyer Nika Simonishvili comments on new legislative amendments that further restrict the holding of demonstrations.

Georgia added to EU-approved list of ‘safe countries of origin’

Georgia - EU

December 19, 2025

Citizens of countries on this list will face significantly greater difficulties in obtaining political asylum in the EU.

Council of Europe commissioner urges Georgia’s prosecutor general to investigate use of force against protesters

Georgia - EU

December 17, 2025

The letter cites Georgia’s ombudsman findings confirming ill-treatment of protesters, including reports of torture and threats of sexual violence against women.

Georgian government bans emigrants from voting abroad

Georgia

December 17, 2025

From now on, voting in parliamentary and municipal elections will only be possible within the country.

Georgian Dream PM: 'EU effectively admitted responsibility for crimes in Georgia'

Georgia - EU

December 17, 2025

Irakli Kobakhidze mocked the EU Council Presidency document calling for the repeal of repressive laws and the release of political prisoners

EU Enlargement Council urges Georgia’s authorities to end repression, carry out reforms

Georgia - EU

December 17, 2025

The conclusions say that “the actions of the Georgian authorities do not meet the EU’s expectations of a candidate country.”

Georgia joins convention setting up complaints commission on Ukraine

Georgia-Ukraine

December 16, 2025

The commission will examine claims for compensation for damage caused by Russia’s actions against Ukraine since 24 February 2022

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association publishes 2025 human rights report

Georgia

December 10, 2025

"One of the main targets of the crackdown was the suppression of freedom of expression."

Opinion: 'They declared war on everyone — from EU to local NGOs'

Georgia

December 03, 2025

David Zurabishvili: “They have already crossed the line beyond which even fragile stability could be maintained with the resources available.”

Transparency International: up to 400 cases of pressure on journalists recorded in Georgia over one year

Georgia

November 28, 2025

The organisation estimates that the year since the protests began has been especially difficult for the media.

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