Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili criticized EU discussions about limiting new members' veto powers as 'Orwellian' and 'legal segregation,' following remarks by the EU Enlargement Commissioner.

The State Security Service of Georgia has initiated criminal proceedings against former Georgian Railway CEO Davit Peradze and seven other individuals in connection with an alleged large-scale corruption scheme, with six already detained.

Georgia's newly established 'scrolling and screenshots department' has reportedly sent dozens of individuals to court for their public remarks, with one lawyer, Shota Tutberidze, fined ₾4,000 ($1,500) for a comment addressing a ruling party MP.

In Georgia, a student-led movement has adopted fundraising campaigns for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as a safer form of resistance amidst rising protest costs.

The Ministers Committee of the Council of Europe has urged Georgian authorities to revise legislation related to freedom of assembly and ensure a fully enabling environment for NGOs monitoring and assisting relevant cases.

Fourteen detained Georgian protesters have been released under plea deals, bringing the total to 22 out of more than 60 people detained in the case.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated he 'respects' China's 'specific reasons' for abstaining from UN votes on the annual resolution concerning internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

A Georgian opposition party has condemned what it describes as a 'new phase of Russian annexation' in South Ossetia. This condemnation highlights ongoing concerns about Russian influence in the region.

Georgia's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 119 individuals, including 49 suspected drug dealers, during a nationwide anti-drug operation conducted over the past 48 hours.

Eight defendants charged in connection with the October 4, 2025, local election day unrest reached plea agreements, with seven of them walking free from Tbilisi City Court, which approved the deals,…

Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili signed amendments to tighten parliamentary accreditation rules for journalists and media outlets, citing the 'European Parliament example'.

Georgia and China have elevated their bilateral relations to a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.' This move signifies a deepening of ties between the two nations across various sectors.

Journalist Afgan Sadigov, previously deported from Georgia to Azerbaijan, was reportedly "forcibly" taken away by masked individuals, according to his wife, raising concerns about his safety.

Georgia's Interior Ministry announced new legislative amendments on June 8, introducing stricter migration rules for foreign students and local educational institutions. The changes also criminalize fictitious marriages between Georgian and foreign citizens.

Georgia's Interior Ministry announced the seizure of nearly 150 cryptocurrency mining devices from the Mestia Municipality in the Svaneti region as part of a crackdown.

Georgian authorities, in coordination with the FBI, have detained an internationally wanted suspect accused of serious crimes.

A Georgia truck-driving preacher, Anthony J. Moore, rescued a handcuffed kidnapping victim on a highway, calling it a 'divine assignment' and noting his dashcam footage was crucial.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected allegations that Georgia’s government is “pro-Iranian” and disputed remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The Georgian Foreign Ministry has moved its offices to the former presidential palace in Avlabari, which was built during the Saakashvili era. This relocation marks a significant change in the ministry's operational base.

Georgia's annual inflation rate stood at 5.7% in May, with consumer prices increasing by 0.3% month-on-month, according to data released by the National Statistics Office.

Authorities in Georgia are investigating the 'unauthorized' destruction of historic church ruins, a process they reportedly learned about as early as 2025.

Serbia announced it will open an embassy in Georgia and sign a Free Trade Agreement, as bilateral relations between the two countries continue to improve.

Amnesty International states that Georgia's ruling party has established a 'sophisticated architecture of repression' over 500 days of protests, citing restrictive legislation, police abuses, and disinformation.

A Tbilisi City Court has sentenced Kakha Kotorashvili, a 49-year-old currency exchange office owner, to 11 years in prison for his involvement in laundering nearly $700 million between 2022 and 2024.

Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that individuals involved in alleged police violence had been arrested in February, a statement made after opposition-leaning TV Pirveli broadcast a teaser showing scenes of the violence.

An opinion piece from Georgia describes ongoing anti-government protests, the imprisonment of poets, and a growing feeling of abandonment by Europe, with cultural gatherings becoming a solace amidst increasing destitution.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board described Georgia’s economy as 'resilient' despite global uncertainty, projecting strong economic growth to continue, though moderating, with 6.5% growth expected in 2026.

Giorgi Bakhuashvili, who reportedly served in the security detail of Georgian Dream founder and billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili for at least a decade, has been appointed Deputy Interior Minister.

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Georgia, in cooperation with U.S. and Polish authorities, announced the arrest of two foreign nationals involved in a mass international cryptocurrency laundering scheme.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze praised a nearly 50% growth in foreign direct investment and pledged to attract more investors. He also held a briefing to commend Bidzina Ivanishvili.

Georgia's Interior Ministry has drafted legislation aimed at tightening the rules for granting temporary and permanent residency to foreign students and spouses of Georgian citizens.

A Georgian citizen, illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near Sachkhere municipality, has been released and is now in Tbilisi-controlled territory, as confirmed by Georgia's State Security Service.

Georgia has published new legislative changes that will criminalize 'sham marriages' and revise the rules governing foreign students in the country.

Georgia's foreign direct investment (FDI) reached USD 271.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant 47.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from Geostat.

Dzambolat Tadtayev, the de facto prime minister of Georgia’s occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region, resigned on June 8, with de facto president Alan Gagloev nominating former Russian official Marat Kambolov as his replacement.

The U.S. House Committee on Armed Services approved two Georgia-related amendments for the National Defense Authorization Act, requiring reports on certain individuals.

Over a dozen defendants charged in connection with the October 4, 2025, election-day unrest in Georgia are expected to be released from custody with suspended sentences following plea agreements.

Georgia's Foreign Ministry reiterated its decision not to participate in the first expert meeting of the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Platform, scheduled for June 5 on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Officials in Georgia are urging residents to kill the Argentine black and white tegu, an invasive species of giant lizard that preys on native wildlife and reproduces rapidly, posing a significant threat to the state's ecosystem.

Georgia's inflation rate has dropped to 5.7% following the National Bank's decision to raise its refinancing rate for the first time in four years.

The World Bank Group has approved a $372 million loan for Georgia's Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor project, as Georgian officials seek a total of $751 million from international financial institutions.

Azerbaijani Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov conducted a working visit to Georgia, inspecting military facilities and weaponry.

The Tsiskari School in Tbilisi, founded by the Italian-Georgian Association, held a graduation ceremony for students completing its Italian-Georgian bilingual curriculum, attended by the Italian Ambassador.

First fines were reported in Georgia over “insults” and “petty hooliganism” against political figures, as the Interior Ministry’s newly established Division for Combating Hate Speech began its work.

Released footage shows Georgian police beating detainees, prompting authorities to announce arrests while critics claim the violence is systemic.

Georgia's current vote-counting method is set to be banned, prompting lawmakers to work on finding a replacement solution this week.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanied by several GD ministers, visited Kyrgyzstan on June 11-12. This marks what he described as the first 'top-level' visit between the two states, including the GD Foreign Minister.

Maia Darsmelidze, a musician critical of the Georgian Dream government, reported being notified of administrative proceedings by the Interior Ministry's newly established 'hate speech' unit.

A video showing a 10-year-old girl falling during a live performance by a children's chorus on Georgia's Public Broadcaster has sparked widespread criticism, with accusations of negligence directed at adults and TV staff.

The 'MotoForPeace' association, comprising Italian State Police members, has begun a 12,000-kilometer motorcycle journey from Europe to Mongolia, promoting solidarity.

Another 14 defendants charged in connection with the October 4, 2025, tensions were released after the Tbilisi City Court approved their plea agreements with prosecutors.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has lauded Georgia’s strategic partnership with China as “exemplary,” a day after Tbilisi and Beijing elevated their relations to a “comprehensive strategic partner.”

A new trial is underway in Paris concerning the theft of rare Russian books, with investigations pointing to Georgian con artists and potential links to the Kremlin. This continues a saga of high-profile book thefts.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a briefing to extensively praise billionaire founder and honorary chairman of the ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, highlighting his personal role in the country.

A tourist from Sochi has apologized in Gagra, Abkhazia, after wearing a hat depicting Abkhazia and South Ossetia as part of Georgia with a Georgian flag, stating she had no political intent.

The official commissioning of the modernized Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway at Georgia's Akhalkalaki Railway and Logistics Complex marks a significant step for Eurasian connectivity.

The Italian Ambassador to Georgia, Massimiliano D’Antuono, inaugurated a photography exhibition in Tbilisi featuring works by Vittorio Sella and Nika Lebanidze.

A weekly digest covers key developments in and around the occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia, alongside updates on Tbilisi–Moscow relations, including the sentencing of an Abkhaz opposition leader in Russia.

Georgia has denied claims that it asked the US 'what it would take' to restart relations, suggesting a US official may have misinterpreted their statements.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on June 4, reaffirming the right of return for all displaced persons and refugees in Georgia’s Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia. The resolution passed with 107 votes in favor.

Giorgi Udzilauri, a former associate of Ivanishvili detained on espionage charges in May, believes his arrest is a consequence of his criticism of the Georgian government's leadership.

Georgian police have seized 148 cryptocurrency mining devices in the Mestia municipality of the Svaneti region. This action is part of an investigation into violations of electricity usage regulations, following a broader government crackdown.

Seven detainees from the October 4 protest in Georgia, none of whom are political leaders, have entered plea agreements with the Georgian prosecution and will receive suspended sentences.