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TI Georgia Reports 60 Attacks on Journalists in Early 2026, Cites Worsening Media Environment

Transparency International Georgia said it recorded about 60 cases of attacks, threats, violence, and interference against journalists in the first four months of 2026, warning that most cases remain uninvestigated. (more)

Constitutional Court Finds Gaps in Safeguards for Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment

The Constitutional Court of Georgia has upheld a constitutional claim filed by the Public Defender of Georgia, ruling that existing regulations on involuntary psychiatric treatment do not provide sufficient legal safeguards for patients. (more)

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"Parliamentary Commission Proposes New Market Oversight Mechanism" (more)

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Georgia on the 35th Anniversary of the Independence Restoration Referendum

On March 31, 2026, Georgia marked the 35th anniversary of the 1991 referendum in a particularly tense political and emotional climate. (more)
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