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Wednesday, August 20, 2025, #153 (5964)

Kobakhidze Criticizes EU Bureaucracy, Reaffirms Membership Goal for 2030

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed concern over current political trends within the European Union while reiterating Georgia's goal of being fully prepared for EU membership by 2030. (more)

UN Security Council Members Condemn Russia on Anniversary of 2008 War

On the 17th anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian war, several members of the United Nations Security Council issued a joint statement condemning Russia's ongoing occupation of Georgian territories and its broader aggression against neighboring states. (more)

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"Georgian Citizen Detained by Russian Forces Near Occupation Line" (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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