The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Georgian Patriarchate Criticizes EU Call to Repeal Anti-LGBT Law

The Georgian Orthodox Church expressed strong opposition on Sunday to a recent call by the European Commission for the repeal of Georgia's controversial anti-LGBT legislation. (more)

Kobakhidze Dismisses 'Pro-Russian' Label, Backs Gabbard's Deep State Claims

The Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday rejected accusations that his Georgian Dream party and its founder, Bidzina Ivanishvili, are aligned with Russian interests, calling such claims part of a wider disinformation campaign driven by global "deep state" forces. (more)

Eight Opposition Parties: "We Recognize Only Free Parliamentary Elections and Will Secure Them Through Firm, Ongoing Regime Isolation"

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"Georgian Authorities Seize Bank Accounts of Independent Media Outlet Batumelebi" (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)