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Thursday, August 7, 2025, #144 (5955)

Mzia Amaghlobeli Sentenced to Two Years Following Reclassified Charges

Mzia Amaghlobeli, co-founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Batumi City Court after the charges against her were reclassified from assault on a police officer to a lesser offense of resisting or threatening an official. (more)

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deliberately Creating Humanitarian Crisis at Georgia Border

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Russia of deliberately creating a humanitarian crisis at the Russia-Georgia border, where 96 Ukrainian citizens are currently stranded at the Darial checkpoint. (more)

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"Tbilisi Court Acquits Doctor Giorgi Akhobadze of Drug Charges" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

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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