Georgia
Georgian government adds another party to list of those facing ban
The Georgian government intends to file a new lawsuit with the Constitutional Court to ban political parties, concurrently withdrawing its previous application. This updated claim, confirmed by the ruling Georgian Dream party’s parliamentar
Georgia marks a year of protests
Georgia’s political landscape has been reshaped over the past year by unprecedented, sustained public mobilisation. Thousands consistently expressed commitment to European Union aspirations, directly challenging the Georgian Dream governmen
How Israel helped Azerbaijan uncover Iran’s plot to attack Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline
A significant joint security operation between Azerbaijan and Israel reportedly dismantled a sophisticated Iranian-backed network targeting strategic infrastructure and diplomatic assets in Baku. This intervention highlights the deepening s
Georgia arrests two in Batumi for alleged links to Islamic State
Georgia’s State Security Service (SSG) has arrested two individuals in Batumi for alleged links to the Islamic State, OC Media reported. The detainees include one Georgian national and a foreigner from an undisclosed country, apprehended in
Two people detained in Georgia for joining Islamic State
Georgia's State Security Service (SSG) detained two individuals in Batumi, suspected of links to the Islamic State (ISIL). The Counter-Terrorism Centre's operation covered Georgia's Gardabani municipality and Adjara region. One detainee is
Opinion: ‘The new South Caucasus — control over corridors, not territories, is becoming decisive’
The South Caucasus is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting its defining logic from territorial conflicts to control over routes and infrastructure. Georgian political analyst Paata Zakareishvili highlights that integration into gl
Council of Europe Commissioner: ‘No one has been held accountable for dispersal of protests in Georgia’
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, recently concluded a visit to Georgia. He expressed significant concerns regarding the country's human rights situation. His assessment particularly highlighted issues
Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association files complaint with ECHR over alleged torture during 2024 protests
The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) has formally petitioned the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) concerning allegations of systemic torture and ill-treatment against individuals during pro-European protest rallies in Novembe
Opinion: ‘Funding treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Georgia is a matter of priorities’
Pro-European protests in Tbilisi have amplified calls for state funding for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) medicines, with demonstrators adopting "Give children medicine" as a key theme. This follows months of regular protests by parents
Trump Organisation to build 70-storey Trump Tower Tbilisi along with local partners
The Trump Organisation has announced plans for a 70-storey Trump Tower in Tbilisi, a significant undertaking poised to reshape the city’s skyline. This venture, described as a mixed-use development featuring luxury residences, retail, dinin
Russia’s Zakharova says Georgia could be named ‘unfriendly country’ if it joins EU
Maria Zakharova’s recent declaration, that Georgia could be added to Russia’s list of ‘unfriendly countries’ if it pursues European Union membership, offers a stark reminder of Moscow’s persistent efforts to shape the regional landscape. Th
Georgia’s EU Path Stalls — What Happens Next
Brussels has paused Georgia’s accession talks indefinitely after the foreign agents law. Tbilisi’s ruling party shows no sign of reversing course.