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Friday, May 8, 2026, #082 (6138)

Council of Europe Issues Sweeping Demands to Russia Over Occupied Georgian Territories

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted its 13th decision on the Conflict in Georgia on May 6, reiterating "unequivocal support" for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity while issuing a broad set of demands to Russia over its actions in the occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions. (more)

Tbilisi Court Sentences Ten Over October 4 Events Near Atoneli Palace

Tbilisi City Court Judge Irakli Khuskivadze on Wednesday found ten defendants guilty in connection with the October 4 events near the Atoneli Palace, handing down sentences ranging from two to seven years. (more)

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"Zourabichvili to Appeal to EU and US for Aid for Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy" (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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