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Opposition Leader Nika Melia Detained Ahead of Court Hearing

Nika Melia, a leading figure in Georgia's opposition Coalition for Change, was detained in Tbilisi on May 29, 2025. (more)

Georgian Airways Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Abduction of Former Ivanishvili Aide

Georgian Airways is facing intense scrutiny following allegations that one of its VIP aircraft was used in the covert transfer of Giorgi Bachaishvili, a former aide to ex-Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, from Abu Dhabi to Tbilisi. (more)

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"Polish and French Embassies Warn Citizens of Entry Risks to Georgia" (more)

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Georgian Opposition Parties Face Dilemmas

The pro-Western opposition, under threat of elimination from the ruling party Georgian Dream, is currently facing two major dilemmas: how to respond to the Tsulukiani-led parliamentary commission, and whether to participate in the upcoming local self-government elections scheduled for the fall (more)
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