PACE condemns democratic backsliding in Georgia, again

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Georgia targets NGOs and TI director amid intensifying government crackdown

In a move that has raised alarm among international observers and civil society advocates, Georgian authorities have escalated their campaign against non-governmental organizations (NGOs), targeting some of the country’s most prominent voices for...

Russia Cleanses Its Spy Agencies

Putin’s intelligence services are being cleansed of non-Russians, a policy completely at odds with the agencies’ multiethnic histories. It is a risky move that may one day bring serious consequences to the regime. The change is happening despite...

Georgian opposition activist arrested and stripped twice in detention

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Georgia’s security chief Mdinaradze accuses US Embassy in Thailand of funding ‘radicals’ in Georgia

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Italian Journalist Giacomo Ferrara Denied Entry to Georgia

Italian journalist Giacomo Ferrara was denied entry to Georgia on September 29 after refusing to pay a GEL 5,000 (about USD 1,835) fine that Georgian border police at the Armenia–Georgia crossing said was linked to his presence on Tbilisi’s...

Opinion: “Europe’s ‘golden reserve’?” – Azerbaijan ousted from PACE but remains a strategic partner

Relations between Azerbaijan and the EU At a meeting in Baku, the Italian president said Italy fully supports Azerbaijan’s cooperation with the European Union and considers Baku a reliable partner. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, meanwhile,...

Georgia drug trafficking investigation leads to 20 arrests, dozens of firearms seized

ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A TEENAGER RESCUED AND A SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY-- WHAT WE'RE LEARNING ABOUT A CHATHAM COUNTY SEX TRAFFICKING CASE AND THE URGENT SEARCH STILL UNDERWAY IT'S DAY TWO OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN-- HOW THE STANDOFF IN...

Anti-Corruption Bureau Expands Crackdown to Media, Activists

The Anti-Corruption Bureau, a public body, has targeted several media organizations and individual activists with inspections, following earlier actions against dozens of civil society groups under various repressive laws. At least five media...

Why Did DHS Send a Russian Exile to Costa Rica?

Illustration: Patrick Leger On a rainy evening in March, a Russian man named Dimitry stumbled through the dark, looking for a hole in a fence. In a former life, Dimitry worked as a fitness trainer for cops and bureaucrats in St. Petersburg, so he...

A Russia-like crackdown in Georgia is targeting protesters, rights activists and the...

“We’ve said that we will be here until the end, and we’re still here,” Chanturia told The Associated Press as he participated in yet another demonstration this week in the capital of Tbilisi. The protests began when the government halted talks...

Tbilisi to build region’s largest amusement park in Dendrological Park

Tbilisi will welcome the region’s largest amusement park, a major project planned within the city’s Dendrological Park. Modeled after international attractions such as Disneyland, Legoland, and Universal Studios, the park aims to become a primary...

Azerbaijan Chess Federation leadership meets with national team

The President of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation, Mahir Mammadov, has met with the members of the women's national chess team, Azernews reports. President of Azerbaijan Chess Federation Mahir Mammadov expressed interest in the team's preparations...

Georgia's jailed ex-leader Saakashvili urges 'last-chance' protest

The Black Sea nation will hold local elections on Saturday, the first electoral test for the ruling Georgian Dream party since a disputed parliamentary poll last year triggered months of protests and the suspension of Tbilisi's talks on further EU...

A Russia-like crackdown in Georgia is targeting protesters, rights activists and the media

Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Bureau launches its first probes into online media outlets

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Levan Vasadze claims Georgian banks blocked his and his family’s accounts following UK sanctions

Levan Vasadze has stated that, following the imposition of sanctions by the United Kingdom, Georgian banks have blocked his and his family members’ accounts and restricted their access to banking services. Vasadze has shared a letter he claims to...

Oklahoma's education system gets a new leader with Lindel Fields

TO LINDEL FIELDS, A NEW SEASON FOR OKLAHOMA STUDENTS, FOR FAMILIES, AND FOR TEACHERS. GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT, IN AN ANNOUNCEMENT THURSDAY, NAMED A NEW MAN TO LEAD THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ALONG WITH NEW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MEMBERS, A...

Georgia’s heroes take on the world

MMA – THE stage is set for one of the most defining nights in Georgian mixed martial arts (MMA) history. Tomorrow, Tbilisi New Sports Palace transforms into the battleground for BRAVE CF: Georgia vs the World, a blockbuster showcase where...

Hi Tbilisi: Where Elegance Meets Pleasure

Tbilisi has a a new premium venue that is fast becoming the city’s most popular address for big events. ‘Hi Tbilisi’ is more than just a multifunctional hall: it is a new standard for refined and high-quality gatherings in the capital. From the...