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Georgian Dream denies allegations that Ivanishvili’s wife owns Russian real estate

A joint investigation has suggested that Ivanishvili’s wife purchased three undisclosed plots of land in Moscow as early as 2021.

Outcry in Georgia after two brothers perish in Zugdidi fire

Parts of the public linked the tragedy to a lack of social security nets for disadvantaged families.

Aleko Elisashvili joins Lelo-led Strong Georgia alliance

The coalition seeks to present itself as centre for voters disillusioned with Georgian Dream and the UNM.

Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia attacked during campaign event

Melia was attacked while giving an interview to media in western Georgia.

Georgian government launches onerous and invasive registration for ‘foreign agent’ NGOs and media 

Critics say the comprehensive forms detailing funding and assets represent an unrealistic bureaucratic hoop.

Shamba reappointed Abkhazia’s foreign minister

Shamba previously served as Secretary of the Security Council.

Georgian Dream accuses former government of ‘provoking’ 2008 War

The ruling party has vowed to ‘punish’ the opposition for the war if they win October’s elections. 

Belgian company wins tender for Anaklia Port

For several years, constructing the Deep Sea Port Project of Anaklia has been a matter of dispute between the government and the Anaklia Development Consortium.

US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia as foreign agent law comes into force

The announcement comes in the wake of EU suspension of defence aid and the ‘indefinite postponement’ of US-Georgia military drills.