The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Netherlands Suspends MATRA Training for Georgian Officials Over Georgian Dream Government Actions

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has suspended the participation of Georgian government officials in its Matra Rule of Law Training Programme, citing the worsening political situation in Georgia. (more)

Kaladze Calls Potential Suspension of Visa Liberalization 'Attempt to Punish Georgian People'

Kakha Kaladze, General Secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream party and Mayor of Tbilisi, said on Monday that talk of suspending Georgia's visa liberalization with the European Union is a political move aimed at punishing the country's citizens. (more)

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"Tbilisi Court Sentences Two Activists to Prison After Rustaveli Avenue Confrontation" (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)