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Kobakhidze Says Possible EU Visa Suspension Issue is 'Exaggerated'

The Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has dismissed growing concerns about a possible suspension of Georgia's visa-free regime with the European Union, arguing that the issue is being exaggerated and only affects a limited portion of the population. (more)

IPRM Meeting Held Near Occupation Line in Ergneti

The 126th meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place on July 21 in the village of Ergneti, near the occupation line with Georgia's Russian-backed Tskhinvali region. (more)

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"Transparency International: Georgian Dream Undermining Democratic Governance" (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)