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Kobakhidze Opens Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, Hosts Armenian and Azerbaijani Leaders

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze opened the two-day Tbilisi Silk Road Forum on Wednesday under the theme "Invest in Connectivity - Grow in Stability." (more)

GYLA: Venice Commission Submits Critical Opinion on Georgia's 'Transparency Law' to European Court

The Venice Commission has submitted a written opinion to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), criticizing Georgia's controversial "Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence," often referred to as the "Russian Law." (more)

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"Ex-Prime Minister Admits to Receiving Illicit Income, Says Security Service" (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)