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Thursday, October 9, 2025, #187 (5998)

Kobakhidze Accuses Western Partners of Backing 'Overthrow and Violence' After Election-Day Unrest

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused Georgia's Western partners, including the United States and the European Union, of indirectly supporting what he described as an attempted overthrow of the government during the October 4 unrest in Tbilisi. (more)

European Court Rules Russia Failed to Investigate Death of Dutch Journalist in 2008 War

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia failed to properly investigate the death of Dutch photojournalist Stan Storimans, who was killed during the 2008 Russia-Georgia War. (more)

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"UN Human Rights Council Adopts Consensus Resolution on Georgia's Occupied Territories" (more)

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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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