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Wednesday, October 14, 2026, #192 (6248)

Venice Commission Says Georgia's New Laws Restrict Democratic Freedoms

The Venice Commission, the Council of Europe's advisory body on constitutional law, has criticized Georgia's March 4, 2026, legislative amendments, warning that restrictions on foreign funding and political activities disproportionately limit fundamental rights and threaten political pluralism. (more)

Zourabichvili Warns Russia Is Testing Hybrid Warfare in Georgia

Georgia's fifth President Salome Zourabichvili has urged European partners not to underestimate Russia's use of hybrid warfare in Georgia, warning that propaganda, using social media and artificial intelligence, is spreading narratives that once seemed implausible. (more)

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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)
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