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Monday, December 29, 2025, #243 (6054)

Court Orders Pretrial Detention for Former Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia

Former Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia made sharp accusations against investigators and prosecutors during a court hearing that ended with a decision to place him in pretrial detention, as authorities continue to investigate his alleged role in the October 4 events. (more)

Two Sent to Pretrial Detention in Kaspi Municipality Bribery Case

Two people accused of bribery and aiding and abetting bribery in Kaspi Municipality have been placed in pretrial detention by Tbilisi City Court. The decision was made by Judge Davit Kurtanidze, who granted the prosecution's motion. (more)

The News in Brief

"Georgia Marks Completion of Long-Delayed Railway Modernization Project" (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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