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Tuesday, October 28, 2025, #199 (6010)

Georgian Dream Pulls Out of Euronest Session, Citing 'Hostile' EU Attitudes

Georgian Dream party has decided not to attend the upcoming Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan, accusing European lawmakers of bias and hostility toward the Georgian government. (more)

Transparency International: Eleven Journalists Detained in Georgia Under New Legislation

Transparency International Georgia has reported a new wave of detentions targeting journalists and media workers, saying the arrests reflect an increasingly repressive environment for the press under the ruling Georgian Dream party. (more)

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"Papuashvili: Constitutional Lawsuit on Banning Political Parties Ready for Submission" (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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