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Thursday, July 24, 2025, #134 (5945)

Former Lithuanian FM Questions EU's Role Amid Georgia's Democratic Backslide

In a recent article titled "The End of the Enlargement Dream?", former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis questioned whether the European Union has done enough to support Georgia as the country faces what he describes as democratic collapse under the ruling Georgian Dream party. (more)

Georgian Officials Urge Separation of Sports and Politics Amid Russian Athlete Controversy

Georgian sports officials have called for separating sports from politics following growing criticism over the participation of Russian military-affiliated athletes in the World Fencing Championship currently underway in Tbilisi. (more)

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"Authorities Freeze Bank Accounts of Droa Party and Elene Khoshtaria" (more)

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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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