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Thursday, July 31, 2025, #139 (5950)

Bachiashvili: Complaint Arose After Refusing Ivanishvili's Anti-Western Line

Giorgi Bachiashvili, former director of the Co-Investment Fund, told the Court of Appeal that the charges against him were politically motivated and followed his refusal to support anti-Western messaging pushed by Bidzina Ivanishvili's associates. (more)

Senior UNM Member Lasha Tsanava Arrested for Alleged Fraud

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) has arrested Lasha Tsanava, a member of the political council of the opposition United National Movement (UNM), on charges of attempted fraud involving a foreign national. (more)

The News in Brief

"Papuashvili Criticizes Foreign Influence and NGOs at Global Forum" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

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)
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