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Friday, October 17, 2025, #192 (6003)

Georgia Fines Finnish Foreign Minister for Joining Protest, Files Complaint to OSCE

Georgia's Interior Ministry has fined Finnish Foreign Minister and current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen 5,000 lari for taking part in a protest on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue. (more)

Parliament Approves Bill Restricting Political Rights of Individuals Linked to Banned Parties

The Georgian Dream parliament majority has approved, in its final reading, a sweeping set of legislative amendments that restrict political rights for individuals "associated" with parties deemed unconstitutional. (more)

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"Parliament Tightens Penalties for Protest Offenses" (more)

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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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