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Thursday, May 21, 2026, #090 (6146)

European Court Finds No Violation in Georgian Activist's TikTok Fine

The European Court of Human Rights ruled on May 19 that Georgia did not violate freedom of expression when it fined activist Irakli Miladze in 2023 over a viral TikTok video in which he used profane language toward public officials, finding the interference with his expression "necessary in a democratic society." (more)

Parents of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Meet New Patriarch

Parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy met with Patriarch Shio III at the Patriarchate on May 19, with the Church committing to working-format meetings with specialists as a first step toward addressing the long-running issue of access to medication. (more)

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"German Ambassador to Georgia: "You Can't Join the EU Like This"" (more)

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Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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