The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Visits Georgia, Meets Georgian Dream Officials

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is on an official visit to Georgia, where he has met with several senior members of the ruling Georgian Dream government. (more)

ISFED Says Election Changes Tilt System in Favor of Georgian Dream

Georgia's leading election monitoring group, the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), has accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of reshaping electoral rules to secure an advantage ahead of the October 4 local elections. (more)

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"Council of Europe Experts Urge Georgia to Withdraw 'Foreign Agents' Law" (more)

Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)