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Tuesday, June 9, 2026, #102 (6158)

Interior Ministry Proposes Tougher Migration Rules, New Requirements for Foreign Students

Georgia's Interior Ministry has proposed legislative amendments aimed at tightening migration regulations, introducing new requirements for foreign students, criminalizing fictitious marriages for residency purposes, and strengthening measures against illegal migration. (more)

European Commission to Hold June 11 Meeting With Georgian Officials Following Visa Suspension

The European Commission will hold a technical meeting with Georgian officials on June 11 as part of an "enhanced dialogue" launched after the EU suspended visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports. (more)

The News in Brief

"Georgian Leaders Congratulate Pashinyan Following Election Victory" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

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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