The Georgian Dream (GD) party has raised concerns about the actions of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, USAID, and other foreign donors. GD's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, during an official visit to Kazakhstan, said that these organizations were working in a coordinated manner that he believes goes against the interests of Georgia.

Feb 2, 2025 · Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has condemned the police violence that took place during a protest near Tbilisi Mall on February 2. Video footage has surfaced showing excessive force against citizens, journalists, and opposition leaders, including the arrests of …

5 days ago · Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federal Council of Russian Federation has expressed support for the Georgian Dream (GD) party's decision to recall its delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), saying it …

4 days ago · Following the Georgian Dream's (GD) decision to revoke the mandates of 49 opposition MPs, three GD lawmakers: Ilia Injia, Varlam Liparteliani, and Nika Elisashvili, announced they were leaving GD to form a new opposition group called the European Socialists.

3 days ago · Three Thai women have been rescued from a human trafficking ring in Georgia, where they were forced to undergo illegal egg harvesting, The Nation reports.

The head of the Adjara police, Irakli Dgebuadze, confirmed that eight individuals were arrested during protests in Batumi on January 12. Speaking with TV Pirveli, Dgebuadze stated that the arrests were made under the Code of Administrative Offenses, citing Articles 166 and 173, which cover minor hooliganism and disobedience to lawful police orders, respectively.

Jan 15, 2025 · Guram Murvanidze, a journalist with Batumelebi, has been sentenced to eight days of administrative detention by Judge Irma Togonidze. The decision follows accusations that Murvanidze disobeyed a police officer under the Administrative Code, a …

Jan 27, 2025 · Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has dismissed the controversy surrounding his recent statement as "absolutely artificial." The backlash came after he disclosed the address of a shelter for victims of violence during an interview with Public Broadcaster, sparking sharp criticism from various individuals and organizations.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Media Advocacy Coalition has issued a statement accusing the Public Broadcaster of blatantly violating both Georgian legislation and leading international standards regarding independent editorial policy, accountability, and media pluralism.

Jan 9, 2025 · Pia Kauma, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and a member of the Finnish Parliament, explained in an interview with Radio Liberty that her postponed visit to Georgia was never intended to signal recognition of the current government.