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Wednesday, May 6, 2026, #080 (6136)

UK, Finland Raise Concerns Over Media Freedom in Georgia, Call for Amaghlobeli's Release

The United Kingdom and Finland, co-chairs of the 51-member Media Freedom Coalition, voiced concern over what they described as "troubling trends" in Georgia's media environment in a joint op-ed marking World Press Freedom Day. (more)

SSSG Arrests Official Giorgi Udzilauri on Espionage Charges

The State Security Service of Georgia said on May 5 it had arrested a Georgian official for allegedly spying for a foreign intelligence service, later confirming the suspect as Giorgi Udzilauri, as first reported by Rustavi 2. (more)

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"Judicial Council Nominates Six Judges for Lifetime Supreme Court Posts" (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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