Ruling party boycotts Batumi City Council
The ruling party was a no-show at the session to appoint the council head.
Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions
The restrictions include raising the age limit for gambling to 25, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry.
Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him
The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.
The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?
Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi.
Georgia’s evergreen COVID-passport vexes vaccination advocates
Critics fear the latest version of Georgia’s COVID passport, meant for domestic use, does little to push those hesitant to get vaccinated.
Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance
For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges
Watchdogs: Georgian Forest Fund lost 500 square kilometers in 5 years
A new report from a coalition of environmental and rights groups casts doubt on Georgia’s recent commitment to sustainable forest management.
Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor
The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.
Demands for ban of new far-right party in Georgia
After launching a TV channel earlier this year, the organisers of the July anti-Pride violence have unveiled a new political party.
Saakashvili agrees to end hunger strike upon transfer to military hospital
The move follows growing pressure from domestic and international critics over reports of Saakashvili’s declining health.