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Tuesday, January 13, 2026, #002 (6058)

Former Prime Minister Garibashvili Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Money Laundering Case

Georgia's former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili will serve five years in prison after the Prosecutor General's Office announced a plea deal on January 12 in a serious money laundering case. (more)

EU Delegation Marks One Year Since Arrest of Batumelebi Founder Mzia Amaglobeli

The European Union Delegation to Georgia marked the one-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli by reiterating international calls for her release and condemning what it described as a politically motivated case. (more)

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"Georgia Says Russian Oil Shipment to Kulevi Port Complied With Sanctions" (more)

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What Does the Arrest of Georgia's Former Security Chief Mean?

The arrest of the former head of Georgia's State Security Service (SSS), Grigol Liluashvili, which took place on December 23, 2025, is being presented by the authorities and the ruling team as a new and tougher stage in the fight against corruption. (more)
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