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Pro-government media claim German Ambassador Peter Fischer "secretly" met with young “opposition activists” and urged an “Iranian scenario” in Georgia. Fischer has rejected the claims as disinformation.
Pro-GD Media Claim German Ambassador Pushed ‘Iranian Scenario’ in ‘Secret’ Meeting with Youth - Civil Georgia
Pro-government TV channels have accused German Ambassador Peter Fischer of holding a “secret” meetin
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January 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Pro-government media claim German Ambassador Peter Fischer "secretly" met with young “opposition activists” and urged an “Iranian scenario” in Georgia. Fischer has rejected the claims as disinformation.
The trial and conviction of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli violated her right to a fair trial and amounted to an abuse of process, according to a newly published report by TrialWatch, the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s program that monitored the case.
Clooney Foundation: Mzia Amaghlobeli’s Right to Fair Trial Violated - Civil Georgia
The trial and conviction of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli violated her right to a fair trial
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January 16, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The trial and conviction of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli violated her right to a fair trial and amounted to an abuse of process, according to a newly published report by TrialWatch, the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s program that monitored the case.
Georgia's police arrested 16 individuals, including 10 minors, who are accused of being part of a "radical fascist groups."
MIA: 16 Members of ‘Radical Fascist Groups,’ Including 10 Minors, Arrested - Civil Georgia
Police arrested 16 individuals, including 10 minors, who are part of a "radical fascist groups" and
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January 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Georgia's police arrested 16 individuals, including 10 minors, who are accused of being part of a "radical fascist groups."
The U.S. military donated firefighting and communication equipment worth USD 234,150 to Georgia’s Emergency Management Service as part of what Acting U.S. Ambassador Alan Purcell said is “humanitarian assistance.”
U.S. Donates Firefighting, Communication Equipment to Georgia - Civil Georgia
The United States military donated firefighting and communication equipment worth USD 234,150 to Geo
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January 16, 2026 at 11:03 AM
The U.S. military donated firefighting and communication equipment worth USD 234,150 to Georgia’s Emergency Management Service as part of what Acting U.S. Ambassador Alan Purcell said is “humanitarian assistance.”
Georgian Dream government officials were not invited to the World Economic Forum in Davos, but also said they had not planned to attend.
Georgia Again Not Invited to World Economic Forum in Davos - Civil Georgia
For the second year in a row, Georgian Dream government officials have not been invited to the World
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January 16, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Georgian Dream government officials were not invited to the World Economic Forum in Davos, but also said they had not planned to attend.
Georgia’s state media regulator issued a written warning to critical TV channel Formula, saying it received funding from the United National Movement, a political party, which is prohibited under the law.
Regulator Warns Formula TV Over Alleged UNM Funding - Civil Georgia
The Communications Commission (ComCom), Georgia’s state media regulator, issued a written warning to
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January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Georgia’s state media regulator issued a written warning to critical TV channel Formula, saying it received funding from the United National Movement, a political party, which is prohibited under the law.
Georgia’s State Security Service said it launched a probe into “sabotage” and “unauthorized penetration of a government computer system,” days after media found documents on an official government website with details of gas deal with Russia’s Gazprom.
Georgian State Security Service Probes ‘Cyberattack’ After Reported Gazprom Deal Leak - Civil Georgia
Georgia’s State Security Service (SSSG) said it has launched a criminal investigation into “sabotage
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January 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Georgia’s State Security Service said it launched a probe into “sabotage” and “unauthorized penetration of a government computer system,” days after media found documents on an official government website with details of gas deal with Russia’s Gazprom.
Georgian Dream said it has filed a complaint with the BBC over an investigative report that suggested Georgian authorities used the toxic chemical compound camite to disperse protests in late 2024, with the party citing “grave, damaging, and categorical” allegations.
Georgian Dream Says It Filed Complaint with BBC Over Camite Investigation - Civil Georgia
Georgian Dream has filed a complaint with the BBC over the investigative report that suggested that
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January 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Georgian Dream said it has filed a complaint with the BBC over an investigative report that suggested Georgian authorities used the toxic chemical compound camite to disperse protests in late 2024, with the party citing “grave, damaging, and categorical” allegations.
Georgian Ambassador to the U.S. Tamar Taliashvili met with Anna Paulina Luna, the Republican U.S. Representative from Florida, amid scrutiny over the lawmaker’s recent statements regarding Russia and Ukraine.
Georgian Ambassador to U.S. Meets With Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna - Civil Georgia
Georgian Ambassador to the U.S. Tamar Taliashvili met with Anna Paulina Luna, the Republican U.S. Re
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January 15, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Georgian Ambassador to the U.S. Tamar Taliashvili met with Anna Paulina Luna, the Republican U.S. Representative from Florida, amid scrutiny over the lawmaker’s recent statements regarding Russia and Ukraine.
Georgia is among 75 countries whose nationals will face a temporary suspension of U.S. immigrant visa issuance starting January 21, 2026, under a decision announced by the U.S. Department of State on January 14.
Georgia Among 75 Countries to Face Suspension of U.S. Immigration Visa Issuance - Civil Georgia
Georgia is among 75 countries whose nationals will face a temporary suspension of U.S. immigrant vis
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January 15, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Georgia is among 75 countries whose nationals will face a temporary suspension of U.S. immigrant visa issuance starting January 21, 2026, under a decision announced by the U.S. Department of State on January 14.
Rallies continue at the Iranian Embassy in Tbilisi amid deadly crackdown on protests in Iran. Georgian protesters joined Iranian demonstrators in solidarity.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Rallies continue at the Iranian Embassy in Tbilisi amid deadly crackdown on protests in Iran. Georgian protesters joined Iranian demonstrators in solidarity.
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Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom supplied 40.4% more gas to Georgia in 2025 than in the previous year.
Gazprom Says It Delievered 40% More Natural Gas to Georgia in 2025 - Civil Georgia
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom said it supplied 40.4% more gas to Georgia in 2025 than in
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January 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom supplied 40.4% more gas to Georgia in 2025 than in the previous year.
Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili lashed out at Moldovan President Maia Sandu after she said she would vote in favor of Moldova’s reunification with Romania if a referendum were held.
Georgian Dream Leaders Slam Moldova’s Sandu Over Romania Reunification Remarks - Civil Georgia
The ruling Georgian Dream party officials, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and disputed P
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January 14, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili lashed out at Moldovan President Maia Sandu after she said she would vote in favor of Moldova’s reunification with Romania if a referendum were held.
Georgian Economy Ministry officials met with Carl Kress, Regional Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), to discuss “priorities for future cooperation,” with a focus on the Middle Corridor.
Economy Ministry Officials Meet with USTDA Regional Head to Discuss Middle Corridor Prospects - Civil Georgia
The deputies of Georgian Dream’s economy minister, Genadi Arveladze and Inga Pkhaladze, met with Car
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January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Georgian Economy Ministry officials met with Carl Kress, Regional Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), to discuss “priorities for future cooperation,” with a focus on the Middle Corridor.
For his first official trip of the year, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanied by several cabinet ministers, is visiting the United Arab Emirates on January 12-15.
Kobakhidze, GD Ministers Take Year’s First Foreign Trip to UAE - Civil Georgia
For his first official trip of the year, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanie
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January 13, 2026 at 9:25 AM
For his first official trip of the year, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanied by several cabinet ministers, is visiting the United Arab Emirates on January 12-15.
Crowds marched in Tbilisi in support of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli on the anniversary of her arrest.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Crowds marched in Tbilisi in support of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli on the anniversary of her arrest.
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Georgia’s Revenue Service said a Liberian-flagged vessel delivered crude oil to Georgia’s Kulevi port from a Russian company, noting that the vessel, its owner, and the cargo are not under international sanctions.
Revenue Service Stresses Georgia’s Sanctions Compliance Over Russian-Origin Oil Shipment - Civil Georgia
Georgia’s Revenue Service said a Liberian-flagged vessel delivered crude oil to Georgia’s Kulevi por
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January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Georgia’s Revenue Service said a Liberian-flagged vessel delivered crude oil to Georgia’s Kulevi port from a Russian company, noting that the vessel, its owner, and the cargo are not under international sanctions.
Rights Georgia, a local human rights organization, has announced the suspension of its activities, citing “the current situation in Georgia” amid a broader crackdown on civil society organizations involving various restrictive legislation and inspections.
Rights Georgia, Local Watchdog, Halts Work Amid Civil Society Crackdown - Civil Georgia
Rights Georgia, a local human rights organization, has announced the suspension of its activities, c
civil.ge
January 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Rights Georgia, a local human rights organization, has announced the suspension of its activities, citing “the current situation in Georgia” amid a broader crackdown on civil society organizations involving various restrictive legislation and inspections.
Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili will serve five years in prison after the Prosecutor General’s Office announced a plea deal on January 12 in a serious money laundering case.
Ex-Prime Minister Garibashvili to Serve Five Years in Prison After Plea Deal - Civil Georgia
Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili will serve five years in prison after the Prosec
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January 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili will serve five years in prison after the Prosecutor General’s Office announced a plea deal on January 12 in a serious money laundering case.
On the one-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, 24 diplomatic missions in Georgia reiterated in a joint statement their call for her “immediate release.”
One Year After Arrest, Diplomatic Missions Reiterate Call to Free Mzia Amaghlobeli - Civil Georgia
On the one-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, 24 diplomatic missions in
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January 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM
On the one-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, 24 diplomatic missions in Georgia reiterated in a joint statement their call for her “immediate release.”
Georgia’s Coast Guard briefly detained the tanker Caminero, previously registered under the Russian flag, for violating maritime navigation rules in the country’s territorial waters.
Georgia Briefly Detains Tanker Over Navigation Violations - Civil Georgia
Georgia's Border Police said on January 10 that its Coast Guard detained the tanker Caminero, previo
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January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Georgia’s Coast Guard briefly detained the tanker Caminero, previously registered under the Russian flag, for violating maritime navigation rules in the country’s territorial waters.
Euronews Georgia, local franchise of the international news network that has been on air for over five years, said it will limit itself to international content, citing inability to cover operating costs and meet financial terms of franchise agreement.
Euronews Georgia to Cut Local Coverage, Limit to International Reports - Civil Georgia
Euronews Georgia, the local franchise of the international news network that has been on air for ove
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January 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Euronews Georgia, local franchise of the international news network that has been on air for over five years, said it will limit itself to international content, citing inability to cover operating costs and meet financial terms of franchise agreement.
Family of teacher Giga Avaliani, who died in October after being assaulted, is demanding the resignation of the prosecutor general, following repeated calls for broader accountability and tougher charges against the minors allegedly involved in the crime.
Family of Killed Teacher Questions Probe, Seeks Tougher Charges, Prosecutor’s Resignation - Civil Georgia
The family of teacher Giga Avaliani, who died in October weeks after being assaulted, is demanding t
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January 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Family of teacher Giga Avaliani, who died in October after being assaulted, is demanding the resignation of the prosecutor general, following repeated calls for broader accountability and tougher charges against the minors allegedly involved in the crime.
Tbilisi Court dismissed the case against a protester who was charged with "obstructing pedestrian traffic" and faced up to 15 days in detention.
Protester Says Court Dismissed Sidewalk Case Under New Rally Laws - Civil Georgia
Giorgi Tsulaia, a protester who faced an administrative charge of “obstructing pedestrian traffic” f
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January 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Tbilisi Court dismissed the case against a protester who was charged with "obstructing pedestrian traffic" and faced up to 15 days in detention.
Georgian citizens were reportedly among the crew of a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, seized by the United States in the North Atlantic.
Georgian Citizens Reportedly Among Crew of US-Seized Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker - Civil Georgia
Georgian citizens were reportedly among the crew of a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by the Unite
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January 8, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Georgian citizens were reportedly among the crew of a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, seized by the United States in the North Atlantic.