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Wednesday, July 30, 2025, #138 (5949)

Cartu Bank Sues TV Pirveli Over Ivanishvili References

Cartu Bank has filed a lawsuit against TV Pirveli, accusing the opposition-leaning broadcaster of falsely portraying the bank as being under the continued control of Georgian billionaire and ruling party patron Bidzina Ivanishvili. (more)

Prosecutor Defends Corruption Charges Against Former Defense Officials, Cites Operational Evidence

Prosecutor Irakli Marshania has defended the Georgian Prosecutor's Office's decision to charge three individuals in a high-profile corruption case involving the Ministry of Defense, rejecting claims that the case lacks evidence. (more)

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"U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Black Sea Security in NATO Drill Agile Spirit 2025" (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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