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- ComCom Fines TV Pirveli Over Use of Terms Like ‘Prisoners of Conscience’Georgia's Communications Commission fined opposition TV Pirveli GEL 2,500 for using terms like 'prisoners of conscience' in its coverage, citing violations of fairness and impartiality requirements.
- Papuashvili Denounces EU Parliament, PACE Resolutions, Says They ‘Crossed Red Lines Set by Georgian People’Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili criticized EU and PACE resolutions, claiming they violated Georgia's sovereignty and attacked the Georgian Orthodox Church, while the resolutions addressed democratic backsliding and called for sanctions against Georgian leaders.
- Illegally Detained Georgian Citizen Released From Tskhinvali CustodyA Georgian citizen illegally detained by Russian forces near Bershueti village was released and now in Tbilisi-controlled territory, with the SSSG using EU Monitoring Mission's hotline in the process.
- National Bank Says It Purchased $632 Million in Foreign Currency in MayThe National Bank of Georgia made a record net purchase of USD 632.9 million in foreign currency through Bmatch in May, increasing international reserves to over USD 7 billion.
- PACE Adopts Resolution Noting ‘Continuing Breakdown of Democracy’ in GeorgiaThe Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution highlighting the ongoing democratic decline in Georgia, stating that conditions for genuine democratic elections do not exist and urging the Georgian authorities to repeal controversial laws and cease politically motivated prosecutions.
- Four More Given Multi-Year Jail Sentences, Twelve Get Reduced Terms, One Fined in October 4 TrialsFour defendants received multi-year jail sentences, twelve received reduced terms via plea agreements, and one was fined in October 4 trials. Twenty-eight individuals received full prison sentences, twelve got reduced terms, and 22 avoided prison with suspended sentences through plea deals. Unrest occurred on October 4, 2025, during municipal elections, leading to charges against 60 people, with most in pretrial detention.
- 17 Detained Over Alleged Criminal Scheme in Crackdown on ‘Prescription Drug Abuse’Georgia detained 17 people and charged 24 entities in a crackdown on an illegal psychotropic drug trade scheme that generated over GEL 53.8 million, with authorities warning of further action against prescription drug abuse.
- Deputy Italian Foreign Minister Visits Tbilisi, Meets with Officials, OppositionItaly's Deputy Foreign Minister visited Tbilisi, meeting with Georgian officials and opposition parties to discuss bilateral relations, European integration, and cooperation in various sectors.
- Two Members of Georgia’s Public Broadcaster Board Approved by Disputed ParliamentGeorgian Dream-led parliament approved two members to the Georgian Public Broadcaster board, leaving an opposition seat vacant, as appointment procedures are set to change with direct nominations starting July 1.
- ECtHR Finds Georgia Violated Protester’s Rights in Batumi Tent CaseThe European Court of Human Rights found Georgia violated a protester's rights by detaining him for setting up a tent in Batumi, ordering compensation and highlighting concerns over tightened anti-protest laws.
- Gagloev Resigns as Tskhinvali’s De Facto Leader, Becomes Putin’s AdviserAlan Gagloev resigned as Tskhinvali's de facto leader to become Putin's adviser, following a treaty seen as advancing Russia's influence in the region.
- ECtHR: Russia Responsible for Killing, Torture of Georgian Prisoners of War in 2008The European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia violated the right to life and prohibited torture for eight Georgian prisoners of war in 2008, ordering Moscow to pay compensation to victims' families and surviving servicemen.
- P&G Cuts Ties With UK-Sanctioned Imedi TV as Nestlé Opens Internal Probe, Media ReportsP&G ended its relationship with UK-sanctioned Imedi TV, while Nestlé launched an internal probe over advertising on the channel. UK sanctions on Georgian broadcasters were criticized as politically motivated by Georgian officials.
- Georgia’s Population Exceeds 3.9 Million in 2024 Census as Geostat Releases Final Detailed DataGeorgia's population reached 3.9 million in the 2024 census, showing growth in urban areas and among minority groups, while rural regions and the ethnic Georgian share declined.
- Eight More Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in October 4 CaseEight more individuals were sentenced to five years in prison for their roles in the October 4, 2025, election-day unrest in Tbilisi, while six others were freed through plea deals.