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Gorduladze Says EU Cannot Legally Demand Georgia Repeal Laws Under Visa Liberalization Threat

Georgian Dream Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee Chairman Archil Gorduladze stated there is no legal provision that would allow the European Union to demand Georgia repeal specific laws under threat of revoking visa liberalization. (more)

U.S. State Department Reports Ongoing Assaults and Harassment in Georgia

Reports of physical assaults, intimidation, threats, coercion, and harassment against citizens, journalists, and other individuals persisted throughout the year in Georgia, according to the 2024 Human Rights Report published by the U.S. Department of State. (more)

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"Poet Zviad Ratiani Denies Police Assault" (more)

Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)