Politics in Georgia

Georgia’s 26 May: From civic independence to ‘Christian state’ symbolism

Georgia

May 25, 2026

A portrait of the late Patriarch Ilia II and religious slogans have appeared on the parliament building, where Georgian and EU flags were displayed in previous years.

Transparency International declares detainees in Georgia’s 4 October case political prisoners

Municipal elections in Georgia-2025

May 08, 2026

On 4 October, a protest rally in Tbilisi ended in an attempted storming of the presidential palace.

Georgian Orthodox Church succession battle: leading contenders, Moscow's shadow and fight for power

Georgia

May 08, 2026

The main frontrunner is the locum tenens of the patriarchal throne, Metropolitan Shio Mujiri.

Former press secretary to Bidzina Ivanishvili detained on spying charges

Politics in Georgia

May 05, 2026

At the time of his arrest, Giorgi Udzilauri was head of a department at the Investigative Service of the Finance Ministry

Georgian parliament speaker says Ukraine and Moldova’s path to EU integration is not suitable for Georgia

Georgia - EU

April 29, 2026

Shalva Papuashvili: “If EU membership means giving up territories or sovereignty, it is unacceptable for Georgia”

'Freedom for prisoners of conscience!' — Day 514 of protests. Protests in Georgia video blog

Protests in Georgia

April 25, 2026

Protesters joined a demonstration by parents of children with Duchenne syndrome

Opinion: 'Security service chiefs should not be changed like socks'

Georgia

April 22, 2026

In 10 years, the ruling Georgian Dream party has replaced the head of the State Security Service for the fifth time

Government reshuffle in Georgia: interior minister moves to State Security Service, former intelligence chief becomes state minister

Politics in Georgia

April 21, 2026

Announcing the reshuffle, Irakli Kobakhidze also marked the 14th anniversary of Georgian Dream and highlighted the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association files complaint with ECHR over alleged torture during 2024 protests

Protests in Georgia

April 20, 2026

The organisation says the violence against demonstrators amounted to a coordinated administrative practice.

Georgian government adds another party to list of those facing ban

Opposition in Georgia

April 20, 2026

Initially, the authorities planned to ban three of the largest opposition political groupings.

Georgia opposition sets out plan to cut prices

Opposition in Georgia

April 17, 2026

Solution is to cut taxes

Fox News: Iran is using Georgia to bypass sanctions

Georgia-USA

April 12, 2026

“Georgia spent years pursuing integration with the West and was seen as a potential NATO member, but is now drifting into Tehran’s sphere of strategic interest”

Prosecutors reject plea deal for Georgia’s former defence minister

Politics in Georgia

April 08, 2026

Former minister Juansher Burchuladze and his associates are accused of embezzling state funds.

Council of Europe experts urge Georgia to repeal repressive laws

Georgia

April 02, 2026

The expert opinion says the package of “repressive laws” restricts freedom of association and expression

“We only heard empty promises and put ourselves at risk” - Georgian Dream criticizes relations with NATO

Georgia-USA

March 27, 2026

Shalva Papuashvili: “We listened to empty promises, put ourselves at risk, and received nothing in return”

'This is not peace, but defeatism': a dissenting view on Armenia’s security strategy

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 13, 2026

Comment by CIS affairs expert Lilit Grigoryan

'Political prisoners, persecution, Russian and Iranian influence' — European Parliament adopts resolution on Georgia

Georgia - EU

March 12, 2026

The resolution calls for the immediate release of all those detained for political reasons.

“Strength in Unity!” - Pro-EU march in Tbilisi. New photos and videos in the Protests in Georgia blog

Georgia

March 07, 2026

465th day of continuous protests

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