The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Georgian Dream Received Six Times More Donations Than All Other Parties Combined, TI Reports

Transparency International (TI) Georgia reported that the ruling Georgian Dream party received GEL 6.6 million in donations during the first half of 2025. (more)

International Tribunal Rejects Dutch Investor's Claim Against Georgia in Anaklia Port Dispute

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a World Bank-affiliated arbitration body, has ruled against Dutch investor Bob Meijer in his case against the Georgian government over the termination of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port contract. (more)

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"Vice Speaker Volski Rejects MEGOBARI Act as Unfair and Politically Motivated" (more)

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)