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Elene Khoshtaria Detained Over Damage to Tbilisi Mayor's Campaign Banner

Elene Khoshtaria, one of the leaders of the opposition bloc Coalition for Change and head of the party Droa, was detained on Monday after law enforcement officers took her from her home. (more)

Kobakhidze's Remarks on EU Ambassador Draw Sharp Response from Brussels

The European Commission has strongly defended the EU Ambassador to Georgia following comments by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who accused diplomats of fueling radicalization in the country. (more)

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"Kobakhidze Comments on Charges Against Khabeishvili" (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)