
Nestlé Investigates Ads on Sanctioned Georgian TV; P&G Cuts Ties
Nestlé is investigating reports of its advertisements appearing on Georgia's sanctioned Imedi TV, while P&G has already cut ties with the broadcaster.
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Nestlé is investigating reports of its advertisements appearing on Georgia's sanctioned Imedi TV, while P&G has already cut ties with the broadcaster.

Georgia's pro-government Imedi TV has accused human rights advocate Igor Blaževič of being linked to a 'revolutionary scenario' for the Georgian opposition.

Georgia's Imedi TV reportedly switched its website security to a firm also utilized by the Russian Defence Ministry and Hamas, coinciding with UK sanctions against the media outlet.

Georgian Dream leaders, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, have expressed support for Imedi TV and POSTV, the two major pro-government channels sanctioned by the United Kingdom on February 24 over “Russian disinformation,” as uncertainty persists over what specific effects the sanctions may have on the broadcasters. Calling the UK’s decision to sanction the two channels …

The European Parliament has suspended access for journalists from Georgian TV channel Imedi TV for a year, while Moldova denied accreditation to Imedi TV, PosTV, and Rustavi 2 for a ministerial committee meeting.

Ani Vazagashvili, who previously headed the legal department of the pro-government Imedi TV, was approved by Georgia’s disputed parliament as a new member of the Communications Commission (ComCom), the state media regulator. Her appointment took place on April 15.

After being sanctioned by the UK for allegedly spreading Russian disinformation, Georgian broadcaster Imedi TV announced plans to launch its own 'Imedi Bank' with financial backing from loyal supporters.

The United Kingdom sanctioned Georgia’s two major pro-government TV channels, Imedi TV and POSTV, as part of wider measures against Russia, citing their spread of misleading information.

The pro-government Imedi TV channel announced on May 13 that the European Parliament has suspended its accreditation and filming permits for a period of one year.

The Communications Commission, Georgia’s media regulator, signaled plans for more proactive enforcement of restrictive broadcasting laws in a statement criticizing recent U.K. sanctions against two pro-government television channels, Imedi TV and POSTV, imposed over allegations of spreading “Russian disinformation.” ComCom, chaired by former Georgian Dream MP Goga Gulordava since January, is responsible for enforcing the …

Four out of five members of the board of trustees of pro-government Imedi TV, including former owner Irakli Rukhadze, left their positions a day after the UK announced sanctioning the channel over “Russian disinformation.” Rukhadze, as well as Giorgi Bakhtadze, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and Davit Shonia, requested expedited approval of their resignations on February 25, citing …