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Monday, July 27, 2026, #136 (6192)

Papuashvili Says Criticism of Georgian Figures Is Part of 'Anti-Georgian Campaign'

Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said criticism of prominent Georgian cultural figures is part of a coordinated campaign to undermine the country's identity, commenting on the assault of comedian Onise Okriashvili. (more)

Former Parliament Building in Kutaisi Reopens as Technology Hub

The former parliament building in Kutaisi has officially reopened as a technology hub, marking a new use for the building that stood largely vacant after Parliament returned to Tbilisi in 2019. (more)

The News in Brief

"EU Sanctions Russian Company With Stakes in Telasi and KhramHPP" (more)

International News

"The world faces improved infrastructure, but modest progress towards 'No Poverty' path" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Georgia's Foreign Policy: Multi-Vector or Not Quite?

Georgian Dream describes its foreign policy as multi-vector, but critics argue that the country's current approach is better characterized as "asymmetric and forced balancing," which differs significantly from classical multi-vectorism. (more)
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