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Wednesday, December 24, 2025, #240 (6051)

Former State Security Chief Grigol Liluashvili Arrested on Large-Scale Bribery Charges

Former head of Georgia's State Security Service, Grigol Liluashvili, was arrested on December 23 on charges of accepting large-scale bribes, with prosecutors alleging his involvement in several corruption schemes spanning multiple years. (more)

Georgian Civic Activist Detained in Occupied Tskhinvali on Espionage Charges

A Georgian civic activist has been detained by de facto authorities in the Russia-occupied Tskhinvali region, prompting concern from Tbilisi and human rights defenders. (more)

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"IPRM Meeting in Ergneti Focuses on Detentions and Borderization" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

There Was Never a Completed Transatlantic Project

Almost every week, someone in Brussels or Washington calls for a "new transatlantic project." (more)
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