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Wednesday, June 17, 2026, #108 (6164)

Georgia's State Security Service Charges Former Railway CEO in Corruption Case

Georgia's State Security Service has opened criminal proceedings against former Georgian Railway CEO Davit Peradze and seven others over an alleged corruption scheme that drained millions from the state company through stolen scrap metal and falsified contracts. (more)

Georgia's New 'Hate Speech' Unit Issues First Fines for Online Comments

Georgia's Interior Ministry unit tasked with monitoring "hate speech" online has issued its first fines, targeting people who posted critical comments about Georgian Dream party lawmaker and an opposition figure, with courts in both cases reportedly ruling without hearing from the alleged victims. (more)

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"Kobakhidze Meets With Serbian President Vucic" (more)

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Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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