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8 Georgian Political Parties Announce Boycott of October Local Elections
Boycott · Georgia

8 Georgian Political Parties Announce Boycott of October Local Elections

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8 Georgian political parties says they view local elections as 'legitimizing illegal regime' - Anadolu AjansıSee the Story
GD President to Pardon Jailed Opposition Leaders, If They Pledge to Run in Local Elections - Civil Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia · Tbilisi

GD President to Pardon Jailed Opposition Leaders, If They Pledge to Run in Local Elections - Civil Georgia

GD President Mikheil Kavelashvili declared readiness to pardon jailed opposition leaders, provided they pledge to run in local elections, slated for October 4, 2025. “It is crucial that all political parties registered according to the Georgian legislation and wishing to do so, take full-fledged participation in these elections. It is also important that all political parties can run a full election campaign,” Kavelashvili said in his July 4 sta…See the Story
Regulator Finds Violation in Channels Questioning GD Legitimacy, But Doesn’t Fine Them - Civil Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia · Tbilisi

Regulator Finds Violation in Channels Questioning GD Legitimacy, But Doesn’t Fine Them - Civil Georgia

Communication Commission (ComCom), Georgia’s state media regulator, found two TV channels in violation of broadcasting law for using language that questioned the legitimacy of the ruling Georgian Dream government. The regulator, however, did not impose penalties. The decision on complaints filed by the ruling Georgian Dream party against two critical TV channels, Formula TV and TV Pirveli, was announced on July 3, the channels reported, some two…See the Story

Dire prospects for Georgia’s small-scale farmers

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia is facing a demographic and agricultural crisis as more than 100,000 rural residents have left villages over the last decade. Between 2014 and 2024, the rural population fell by about 6.3%, dropping from 1,591,181 to 1,490,900, reducing the share of villagers from 43% to 38% of Georgia’s total population. This exodus is so detrimental, it is reshaping the country’s economic and political makeup and coul…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiRead Article

Dozens Out of Foreign Ministry Amid “Reorganization” - Civil Georgia

Dozens of diplomats and staffers are said to have lost their jobs, and the number is expected to grow, as the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) proceeds with “reorganization.” The process began late in April and involves modifying the MFA organizational chart and posting tables. The process follows changes to the Law on Civil Service enacted late in 2024 that abolished merit-based competitive hiring for senior and mid-level positions, a…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiSee the Story

EU considers suspending visa-free entry for Georgians

TBILISI, DFWatch–When foreign ministers from EU member countries meet in Luxembourg on Monday, three of the topics on their agenda are about Georgia: the rise in anti-EU disinformation, possible sanctions over alleged human rights violations, and whether to suspend Georgia’s visa-waiver program to the Schengen Area. Georgia has enjoyed visa-free travel to the EU since March 2017. However, concerns about democratic backsliding and government rhet…European Union · TbilisiRead Article

Georgia’s ruling party says opposition participation ‘irrelevant’ ahead of local elections

GD lawmaker said it is irrelevant whether the opposition participates in the elections. TBILISI, DFWatch–As Georgia prepares to hold local elections in October, the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party says it expects a decisive win regardless of whether the opposition parties participate or not. “For the government, it doesn’t matter whether the opposition joins the elections. They have already won either way,” said analyst Edisher Gvenetadze. GD l…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiRead Article

Parliament commission to investigative UNM crimes seeks extension ahead of damning report

TBILISI, DFWatch–A temporary investigative commission in Georgia’s parliament is seeking to extend its mandate by one month, in order to complete a report expected to paint a detrimental picture of the former government’s abuse of power, starting from 2003. Chaired by MP Tea Tsulukiani of the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party, the commission was originally set up to investigate possible misconduct by the previous government led by the United Nati…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiRead Article

Global tensions create uncertainty for Georgia’s economy

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s economy is beginning to feel the effects of growing global instability, as analysts warn of a potential inflation risk and call for caution in the monetary policy. The National Bank decided at its June 18 meeting to keep its key refinancing rate unchanged at 8%, citing economic uncertainty. Bank officials aim to maintain inflation near 3% in the medium term, as they try to support continued economic g…Economy · TbilisiRead Article

Jailed Journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli Fined Twice on Single Incident - Civil Georgia

Batumi City Court judge Mariana Pomaeva fined on June 18 Mzia Amaghlobeli, jailed director of Batumelebi and Netgazeti media outlets, GEL 1,000 (about USD 370) for putting a protest sticker on the outbuilding at the Batumi police department, in what her lawyers say is a second fine for the same act. Amaglobeli, a journalist currently on trial on charges of assaulting a police officer in a high-profile criminal case, had already been fined in Mar…European Parliament · BatumiSee the Story

Opposition Leaders Resummoned by Georgian Dream’s Investigative Commission - Civil Georgia

Three opposition politicians, including Giorgi Gakharia, Mamuka Khazaradze, and Nika Gvaramia, have been re-summoned by the Georgian Dream parliament’s temporary investigative commission, formally tasked with probing alleged crimes committed by former United National Movement officials and others. Gakharia, ex-Georgian Dream Prime Minister, who, unlike other opposition leaders, testified at the commission in April, was summoned again after Georg…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiSee the Story

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