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Kobakhidze Names Mamuka Mdinaradze as New Security Service Chief

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has nominated Mamuka Mdinaradze, the ruling party's parliamentary majority leader, as the new head of the State Security Service (SSSG), after the resignation of Anri Okhanashvili. (more)

Kaladze Accuses EU of 'Double Standards' Over Georgia's Reform Progress

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said Georgia has made "concrete steps" toward European integration but is facing unfair evaluations from some representatives of the European Union. (more)

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"Russian Companies Win Georgian State Contracts Despite War" (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)