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Monday, October 6, 2025, #184 (5995)

Charter Condemns Violence Against Journalists During October 4 Events in Tbilisi

The Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics has issued a statement condemning the violence and interference faced by journalists during the events that took place near the Presidential Palace on October 4. (more)

EU Officials Express Concern Over Georgia's Local Elections, Urge Calm and Dialogue

The European Union's High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, have issued a joint statement expressing concern over the conduct of Georgia's recent local self-governance elections. (more)

Firearms and Explosives Seized in Alleged Plot to Stage Attacks in Tbilisi, Says State Security Service

The State Security Service (SSS) has announced the discovery of a large cache of firearms, combat materials, and explosive substances with detonators allegedly intended for use in planned attacks in Tbilisi. (more)

The News in Brief

"President Zourabichvili Calls on Citizens to Continue Peaceful Protests on Rustaveli Avenue" (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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