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On February 10, co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions (GID), representatives from the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held a meeting in Tbilisi with Lasha Darsalia, ...
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4 days ago · The Kutaisi City Court has fined nine individuals 5,000 GEL each for participating in a 30-minute protest rally in front of a judge's house, condemning the imprisonment of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli.
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Feb 2, 2025 · Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has condemned the police violence that took place during a protest near Tbilisi Mall on February 2. Video footage has surfaced showing excessive force against citizens, journalists, and opposition leaders, including the arrests of …
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Jan 31, 2025 · On January 30, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanied by a delegation, arrived in Armenia for an official visit. During his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, both leaders reaffirmed the strategic importance of relations between the two countries and emphasized the value of high-level …
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Feb 3, 2025 · The Georgian Dream (GD) government announced on February 3 that the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) will be abolished on April 1, 2025, as part of efforts to "rationalize governance and optimize expenses."
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Feb 6, 2025 · Three Thai women have been rescued from a human trafficking ring in Georgia, where they were forced to undergo illegal egg harvesting, The Nation reports.
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Jan 22, 2025 · The political party For Georgia, led by Giorgi Gakharia, has accused Sheraton Batumi Hotel and law enforcement agencies of tampering with evidence related to the January 15 attack on Gakharia and journalist Zviad Koridze.
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Dec 9, 2024 · On December 7, Georgian Public Defender Levan Ioseliani condemned violent attacks carried out by groups of alleged Titushky - unofficial enforcers often associated with suppressing protests - against demonstrators and journalists near Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.
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The head of the Adjara police, Irakli Dgebuadze, confirmed that eight individuals were arrested during protests in Batumi on January 12. Speaking with TV Pirveli, Dgebuadze stated that the arrests were made under the Code of Administrative Offenses, citing Articles 166 and 173, which cover minor hooliganism and disobedience to lawful police orders, respectively.
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Jan 27, 2025 · Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has dismissed the controversy surrounding his recent statement as "absolutely artificial." The backlash came after he disclosed the address of a shelter for victims of violence during an interview with Public Broadcaster, sparking sharp criticism from various individuals and organizations.