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Monday, October 20, 2025, #193 (6004)

Dozens Detained in Tbilisi as Georgia Enforces New Protest Restrictions

Tbilisi police detained more than a dozen people during rallies on Rustaveli Avenue on October 19, just days after Georgia's new protest restrictions came into effect. (more)

Tbilisi Court Jails 14 More Over Election-Day Clashes, Frees Activist on Bail

A Tbilisi court has ordered pre-trial detention for 14 individuals accused of involvement in the violent unrest that broke out on October 4, while releasing activist Mariam Mekantsishvili on bail. (more)

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"Germany Recalls Ambassador to Georgia Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions" (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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