Amnesty controversy threatens to derail EU-brokered deal in Georgia
Most of the opposition remains against the amnesty for actions during the June 2019 anti-government protests.
Georgian state officials to relocate over a dozen from controversial Church-run orphanage
An estimated 16 minors have been immediately slated for relocation after a monitoring visit by state officials.
Ex-PM Giorgi Gakharia vows to tackle corruption and nepotism with new party
Just 100 days after resigning as Prime Minister, Georgia’s ‘most popular politician’ launches his own party.
Anti-Namakhvani leaders vow to paralyse Tbilisi
The movement opposing the construction of the Namakhvani hydropower plant have moved their protest to Tbilisi.
Frontera spent $1 million on US lobbying while its Georgian workers went unpaid
The US oil and gas company spent $1 million on lobbying in an attempt to sway an international arbitration case in Georgia.
Georgian government denies ‘ethnic conflict’ amidst clashes in Dmanisi
Clashes have erupted repeatedly between groups of ethnic Georgians and ethnic Azerbaijanis since Sunday.
Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia released from pre-trial custody
The UNM chair was freed on Monday after 11 weeks behind bars after the EU posted his bail.
Georgian TV crew attacked near Davit Gareja
The TV crew from Mtavari were accosted by a group of unknown men, several wearing Orthodox priest’s attire.
Georgia toughens penalties for administrative offences
Rights watchdogs warn that the amendments could have a chilling effect on freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly.
Lesbian couple ‘attacked outside their home’ in Tbilisi
Activists report the couple were spat at, threatened with a knife, and subjected to homophobic slurs near their home in central Tbilisi.