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Tuesday, September 9, 2025, #165 (5976)

Kobakhidze Opens Cabinet Session With Basketball Bonus and Policy Updates

The Georgian Dream government returned from its summer break on Monday, with its Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze using the first cabinet session to both reward the country's athletes and showcase the administration's recent record. (more)

Georgian Fighter in Ukraine Detained in Armenia on Russian Extradition Request

Giorgi Kinoyan, a Georgian volunteer who fought against Russia in Ukraine, has been arrested in Armenia and placed in 40 days of extradition detention, raising concerns about his possible handover to Moscow. (more)

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"Lawyer Says Activist Nino Datashvili's Health Worsens in Prison, Trial Postponed" (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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