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Friday, July 11, 2025, #125 (5936)

19-Year-Old Protester Sentenced to Four and a Half Years in Prison

Saba Jikia, a 19-year-old protester arrested in the early days of the ongoing anti-government demonstrations, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison "for assaulting a police officer" during a December 2024 rally. (more)

Papuashvili Condemns EU Resolution, Calls MEP's Actions 'Fascist'

Speaker of GD Parliament Shalva Papuashvili sharply criticized the latest resolution passed by the European Parliament, singling out Lithuanian MEP Rasa Jukneviciene for "contradictory and offensive behavior". (more)

The News in Brief

"Communications Commission Finds Three TV Channels in Violation, but Issues No Penalty" (more)

Culture & Lifestyle

"Georgian filmmaker Mariam Bitsadze selected for Locarno Film Festival's Film Foundry and BaseCamp with her short film Sous la table" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)
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