The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Opposition Initiates Impeachment of Gori Municipal Council Chairman

Opposition parties have initiated legal procedures to impeach David Razmadze, Chairman of the Gori Municipal Council, following remarks he made in an interview with The New York Times. (more)

ISFED Declines to Observe Georgia's Upcoming Municipal Elections

The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) announced it will not conduct a full observation mission for Georgia's municipal elections scheduled for October 4, citing significant concerns over the democratic environment. (more)

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"Georgia Prison Service Suspects Collusion in Beating of Former Ivanishvili Associate" (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)