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Tuesday, September 30, 2025, #180 (5991)

Imprisoned Georgian Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli's Letter Read at Vaclav Havel Prize Ceremony

At the opening of the Parliamentary Assembly's autumn session in Strasbourg on September 29, a letter from imprisoned Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli was read aloud as she was honored as a finalist for the 2025 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize. (more)

Parents of Jailed Ex-Associate of Ivanishvili Charged in Money-Laundering Case

The Prosecutor's Office of Georgia has charged the parents of Giorgi Bachiashvili, a former associate of Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, accusing them of helping launder millions of dollars allegedly tied to stolen cryptocurrency. (more)

The News in Brief

"Court Orders Former President Saakashvili to Repay GEL 9 Million in 'Jackets Case'" (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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