Georgian Dream

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli gave her final statement in court. The verdict is postponed to August 6

Mzia Amaghlobeli: “I will not sign a plea deal for the simple reason that what happened was not an assault”

In six months, Georgia passed five laws restricting media. Here’s a breakdown

These laws ban foreign-funded media, increase state control, and punish journalists for criticizing authorities

Opinion: "Arrests of officials in Georgia are a way to remove unwanted people"

Lela Dzhezelava: "This is obviously not a fight against corruption. It is a struggle for the distribution of power and financial influence"

What property do Georgian Dream members own in Europe? Transparency International report

At least 18 people close to the party own property or businesses in the EU. Ahead of a possible visa-free suspension, many are buying companies and apartments and obtaining citizenship there for their families

Former deputy defense minister of Georgia detained on embezzlement charges

It is alleged that the criminal actions caused damage to the state amounting to about $500,000

Georgia is hosting the multinational Resistant Spirit 2025 drills together with the United States

The defense minister, the commander, and the chief of the general staff did not attend the opening. Still, in Russia, the exercises were seen as a sign of Georgian Dream’s weakness in the face of NATO’s return

"Georgian Dream is spreading disinformation about the role of the European Union in Georgia" - EU

British Embassy: "Georgian Dream has distanced itself from Euro-Atlantic cooperation"

Opinion: "Dozens of cases against activists in Georgia lack any evidence at all"

Nika Simonishvili: "By closing the trials, the public is denied accurate information, and the accused are deprived of the chance to prove their innocence"

Popular Georgian outlet Batumelebi faces closure over tax debts. Readers are joining forces to save it

Journalists reported pressure on independent media. With support from readers and colleagues, the main part of the debt - up to $17,000 - was repaid in a single day

National Bank of Georgia: “We consider the Chinese system a supplement, not a SWIFT alternative”

“The CIPS network includes more than 189 financial institutions from 4,900 countries, and cooperation with it creates new opportunities for Georgian banks"

"Trump must destroy the 'deep state,' otherwise it will destroy both the USA and Europe," - Irakli Kobakhidze

"The current U.S. administration has done nothing to correct the mistakes of its predecessors regarding Georgia."

Georgian Dream’s PM Kobakhidze: 'If we have to choose, we’ll choose stability over visa-free travel'

The Prime Minister from Georgian Dream said that EU wants to take away Georgia’s peace and stability, compared it to the Soviet Union, and stated that oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili is not afraid of sanctions

42 Georgian NGOs: "The government is responsible for putting the visa-free regime at risk"

NGOs issued a joint statement demanding that "[oligarch] Ivanishvili stop sabotaging the Constitution and the European choice of the overwhelming majority of the population"

Opinion: "Georgia’s authorities pushing EU to end visa-free travel to redirect public anger by blaming Brussels"

Giorgi Rukhadze: "Moreover, Georgia will lose not only the visa-free regime but also its status as an EU candidate country and all the associated benefits"

"Repeal repressive laws, protect rights" - European Commission pressures Georgian Dream, visa-free regime at risk

The European Commission declared a "serious regression of democracy in Georgia"

Kaja Kallas: "Georgia must meet EU recommendations by August 31 to keep visa-free travel"

Among the measures considered are suspending visa liberalization, the Association Agreement, and sanctions

European Parliament faction backing Georgian Dream opposes Georgia's EU membership "out of respect for its sovereignty”

The Europe of Sovereign Nations faction called on the European Union to reconsider its approach to enlargement