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Tuesday, July 29, 2025, #137 (5948)

Russian Diplomats Condemn Protest Against Athletes at Fencing Championship in Tbilisi

Russian diplomats have condemned a recent protest in Georgia targeting Russian athletes participating in the World Fencing Championship, calling it "yet another Russophobic antic" by a politically motivated group. (more)

Transparency International: Georgian Dream Figures Acquiring EU Assets as Georgia Risks Visa-Free Travel

As Georgia faces the potential loss of its visa-free travel agreement with the European Union due to growing authoritarianism, members of the ruling Georgian Dream party and their associates are quietly expanding their personal and financial ties to Europe, ... (more)

The News in Brief

"Lithuania Sanctions 10 More Georgian Officials Over Rights and Corruption Concerns" (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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