The messenger logo
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, #195 (6251)

Sanaia Vows to Continue Speaking Out After 30-Day Detention Sentence

Formula TV journalist and anchor Vakho Sanaia has vowed to continue speaking out after being sentenced to 30 days of administrative detention over social media posts targeting Georgian Dream officials, saying the punishment will not silence him or other critics of the government. (more)

Constitutional Court to Hear Case Seeking Ban on Five Opposition Parties

Georgia's Constitutional Court will hold substantive hearings on October 21, 22 and 23 in a lawsuit seeking to declare five opposition parties unconstitutional and ban their activities. (more)

The News in Brief

"EU Warns Georgian Opposition Party Ban Cases Threaten Democratic Pluralism" (more)

International News

"Russia and Ukraine Resume Strikes on Energy Infrastructure" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Iranian Ambassador's Attempts to Reinterpret Georgia's History Draw Backlash

Iran's ambassador to Georgia has faced growing backlash over a series of statements concerning Shah Abbas I's actions against Georgia in the early 17th century. (more)
Google

Feedback
The Messenger welcomes your comments, questions and letters to the editor. Please write to us at messenger@messenger.com.ge
Exchange Rates
US Dollar - 2.5979
Euro - 2.9128
Pound Sterling - 3.4633
100 Russian Ruble - 3.1404
Swiss Franc - 3.1486
Archive