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Georgia jails third opposition leader as crackdown expands
European Union · Georgia

Georgia jails third opposition leader as crackdown expands

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TBILISI (Reuters) -Georgian opposition politician Nika Gvaramia was placed in pre-trial detention on Friday for up to nine months, the latest of several prominent government critics to be jailed. Read full story ...See the Story
EU Strikes Landmark Deal on Visa Free Travel Suspension for Third World Countries - Travel And Tour World
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EU Strikes Landmark Deal on Visa Free Travel Suspension for Third World Countries - Travel And Tour World

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The EU has reached an agreement on suspending visa-free travel for third countries based on security threats, human rights violations, and migrant exploitation.See the Story
Jailed Journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli Fined Twice on Single Incident - Civil Georgia
European Parliament · Batumi

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…See 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

Treason or Opportunity – Opposition Squabbles over Municipal Elections - Civil Georgia

Less than four months before Georgia’s municipal vote on October 4, the opposition groups, which are currently boycotting the parliament, are debating whether to participate. The rift is widening between those who think it is pointless to enter the race, bound to be unfair, and those who believe they must use every opportunity to challenge the ruling party. The debate intensified after some opposition figures and pundits said they could wrest co…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiSee the Story

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

Librarians on strike in Kutaisi

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–Employees at the Ilia Chavchavadze Scientific Library in Kutaisi have gone on strike. According to the library’s director, Nargiza Chogovadze, around 80 staff members are currently participating in the strike, with a single demand: higher wages. Chogovadze told Interpressnews that the library is funded by the Kutaisi municipal budget, and the striking workers are calling on the local government to meet their de…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiRead Article

As Georgia continues to win the fight against poverty, cities and regions experience the benefits differently

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–New analyses reveal that prosperity remains unevenly distributed across the country. Experts and local economists say Georgia’s rapid economic growth—often in double digits in recent years—has not been felt equally across regions. Tbilisi and Batumi are economic outliers, enjoying significantly higher wages, employment opportunities, and quality of life than most other regions. “Compared to cities like Kutaisi …Poverty · TbilisiRead Article

GD Foreign Minister Meets State Department’s Senior Advisor - Civil Georgia

On June 16, Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili met with U.S. Department of State Senior Advisor Wyatt Toehlke. U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Robin Dunnigan also attended the meeting. The Georgian Foreign Ministry reported that the discussion focused on “U.S.-Georgia bilateral relations, prospects for future cooperation, and current developments in the region.” “It was emphasized that Georgia is a key partner of the United States,” …Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiSee the Story

Georgia’s Former PM, Leader of Opposition Party, Called to Testify at Parliamentary Committee

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–Former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has been summoned a second time to testify before Georgia’s parliamentary investigative commission. The commission is examining decisions surrounding the establishment of a Georgian police outpost near the village of Chorchana in 2019, close to the administrative boundary line with the Russian-backed breakaway region of South Ossetia. According to Tea Tsulukiani, the commis…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiSee the Story

New opinion poll reveals GD will win local elections unless Georgian opposition joins forces

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–A new opinion poll conducted by the Institute for Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA) reveals that support for the opposition—particularly in the capital, Tbilisi—remains high. The nationwide poll reveals a deep dissatisfaction with the Georgian Dream (GD) government and support for opposition groups, heading toward local elections scheduled for October 4. The survey found that 57.1% of Georgians believe the cou…Tbilisi, Georgia · TbilisiRead Article

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