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Wednesday, August 26, 2026, #158 (6214)

Garibashvili Calls Proceedings in His Case a 'Political Masquerade'

Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said he will stop attending court hearings in his case, accusing the authorities of using the proceedings as part of a political campaign against him. (more)

Prosecutor Says Evidence Supports Bribery Charge Against Garibashvili

Prosecutors have gathered witness testimony, documents and other evidence that they say supports a new bribery charge against former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, a prosecutor in the case said on Tuesday. (more)

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"Lelo Says Georgian Dream Softened Its Position on Ukraine After Russia's Lack of Progress" (more)

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Why Georgian Dream Is Using the Term "Russophobia" During the August War Anniversary

As the anniversary of the August 2008 war recently passed, Georgian Dream intensified a campaign regarding "Russophobia" in Georgia in the style of Russian propaganda, ... (more)
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