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Tuesday, May 19, 2026, #088 (6144)

Georgia and Azerbaijan Sign 20-Year Energy Deals, Resume Tbilisi-Baku Railway After Six Years

Georgia and Azerbaijan signed a package of energy and transport agreements on May 18, following a meeting between the head of the Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, ... (more)

Georgian Dream Announces Police Unit to Monitor 'Hate Speech' Online and in Public

Georgian Dream State Minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies Mamuka Mdinaradze announced on May 18 that a special unit will be established within the Interior Ministry to "systematically monitor" hate speech, offensive campaigns, and aggressive communication in public spaces and respond to them proactively. (more)

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"Abkhazia's De Facto President Says International Recognition 'Inevitable,' Claims Outreach Underway" (more)

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Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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