The Messenger - Georgia's English Language Daily

Kobakhidze Says Government Ready to Meet 'Reasonable' EU Demands

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on September 1 that Georgia has submitted a formal response to the European Union and is prepared to comply with what he described as "reasonable" requests from Brussels. (more)

Georgia Prosecutor Summons NGO Leaders in Sabotage Investigation

The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia announced on September 1 that several leaders of non-governmental organizations have been summoned to testify as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sabotage. (more)

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"EU Confirms Receiving Georgia's Response on Visa Liberalization" (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)