The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Protests Continue Outside Tbilisi Mayor's Campaign Office After Clashes

On September 8, clashes broke out near the campaign office of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, where footage showed supporters of the Georgian Dream party confronting demonstrators. (more)

ODIHR Says Late Invitation Prevents Election Observation in Georgia

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) announced that it will not be able to deploy an election observation mission to Georgia due to the timing of the government's invitation. (more)

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"Georgian Citizen Detained by Russian Forces Near Occupied Tskhinvali" (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)