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Tuesday, March 17, 2026, #046 (6102)

Lelo Calls for Political Talks With Georgian Dream to Resolve Crisis

The opposition party Lelo for Georgia, part of the Strong Georgia opposition coalition, has called for what it described as "responsible political negotiations" with the ruling Georgian Dream to address the country's ongoing political crisis. (more)

Former Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Georgia's former Deputy Economy Minister Romeo Mikautadze has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of abuse of office and money laundering. (more)

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"Kobakhidze Meets Sanctioned Belarusian Deputy PM in Tbilisi" (more)

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What Will the Creation of the Opposition Alliance Change?

On March 2, 2026, a significant realignment took place among pro-Western opposition forces in Georgia. Nine political groups united under a new platform - the "Opposition Alliance." (more)
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