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Thursday, October 16, 2025, #191 (6002)

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen Urges Georgia to Protect Democracy and Civil Society During Visit

Elina Valtonen, Finland's Foreign Minister and current Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), visited Georgia on October 14-15 as part of her tour of the South Caucasus. (more)

Venice Commission Urges Georgia to Repeal or Revise Laws on Foreign Funding and Media

The Venice Commission, the Council of Europe's advisory body on constitutional law, has sharply criticized Georgia's recently adopted laws on foreign funding for media and civil society groups, urging the government to repeal or significantly revise the controversial measures. (more)

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"Kremlin Says Russia Will Not Comply with ECtHR Order to Pay Georgia Euro253 Million" (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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