German Ambassador Peter Fischer appeared at an anti-government rally in Tbilisi, expressing solidarity with the demonstrators. This caused outrage from the ruling Georgian Dream party, which accused Fischer of "mocking" Georgian society.
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili believes that "bureaucrats from Brussels" should reimburse the costs of former President Mikheil Saakashvili's 3. 5 years in a civilian clinic. He also accused "Eurobureaucrats" and the presidents of Ukraine and Moldova of "lying" about Saakashvili's torture.
The decision to return Mikheil Saakashvili to prison from the clinic is intended to influence the US, which has imposed sanctions against billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. The head of Saakashvili's party considers this a desperate attempt by Ivanishvili to attract the attention of the West.
The body of the last of the 20 victims of the Turkish Air Force C-130 plane crash has been found in Georgia. The plane crashed on November 11, 27 minutes after taking off from Azerbaijan.
Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.
Georgia's third president, Mikheil Saakashvili, has been transferred from the Vivamed clinic to Prison No. 12 due to his satisfactory health condition. He had been in the clinic since May 12, 2022, and his total prison sentence is 12.6 years.
The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case against Giorgi Gakharia for organizing the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm during a protest action in 2019. He is accused of abuse of power and causing harm to the health of citizens.
As of the morning of November 12, 18 bodies have been found after the crash of a Turkish military plane in Georgia, which had 20 people on board. Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan have formed a joint international investigation team to probe the incident.
EU ambassadors have approved the simplification of the suspension of visa liberalization with the EU. The agreement will be approved by ministers on November 17, signed on November 26, and will enter into force in December.
Turkey's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that there were 20 people on board the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan expressed his condolences, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
A C130 military cargo plane, en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. Search and rescue operations have begun, there are fatalities, and an investigation is underway.
The opposition in Georgia emphasized that "repression" cannot hinder the "consistent struggle of the Georgian people," who wish to "live in a just, safe, and free country" and "will not allow violations of the constitution. "
The Georgian authorities have initiated new criminal cases against former President Mikheil Saakashvili and other opposition politicians. They are accused of sabotage, aiding hostile activities, and calling for the overthrow of the government.
The European Commission has published reports on political developments in 10 EU candidate countries, positively assessing most but sharply criticizing Georgia. The report points to a significant democratic backsliding in Georgia due to repressive measures against civil society, media, and the opposition.
The European Commission will publish its annual report on candidate countries for EU membership on November 4. Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania, according to media reports, received mostly positive assessments.
Transparency International Georgia states that "Georgian Dream" presents internal disputes as a fight against corruption. The organization claims that elite corruption remains a large-scale problem in the country.
Violators of the law banning "LGBT propaganda" in Kazakhstan face fines or up to 10 days of arrest. Human rights activists call the initiative open discrimination
PACE is concerned about Georgia's decision to appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the ban on three democratic opposition parties. Co-rapporteurs intend to conduct a fact-finding mission to Tbilisi by the end of the year.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
At Katy Perry's concert, a Georgian fan spoke about the occupation of 20% of his country by Russia and daily protests against the government. The singer supported Georgia, stating her belief in democracy.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has detained 60 participants of protests in Tbilisi over the past three days. The reason for the detentions was the blocking of roads and wearing masks during demonstrations.
Three Chinese citizens were detained in Tbilisi for planning to illegally purchase two kilograms of uranium for $400,000. They intended to transport the uranium to China through Russian territory.
Georgian police seized 250 kg of heroin that was attempted to be smuggled into the country disguised as wet wipes. The drugs were found in 2907 packages of hygiene products during an inspection in Batumi.
Two journalists, Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, have been awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize. They were recognized for their freedom of thought and for speaking out against injustice while imprisoned on fabricated charges.
The Norwegian company Var Energi expects the global oil market to stabilize in 2026, with prices above $60 per barrel. The deficit of investments in production is named as a key factor supporting prices.
A Russian company delivered the first batch of oil to a newly built refinery in Kulevi, Georgia. The tanker "Kayseri" delivered 105,340 tons of Siberian Light oil from Novorossiysk.
The Georgian Interior Ministry has warned protesters of increased liability for violations at protests starting today. Legislative amendments provide for administrative arrest for up to 15 days for blocking a road or appearing at a rally in a mask.
Vodafone Group and Vodafone Ukraine will begin construction of the Kardesa underwater cable system, which will connect Ukraine, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Georgia. This project, worth over 100 million euros, will enhance Ukraine's digital sovereignty and create new transit potential between Europe and Asia.
Germany is recalling Ambassador Peter Fischer from Georgia for consultations due to "systematic attacks" by the Georgian authorities. This comes amid escalating tensions between Berlin and Tbilisi, where the government is campaigning against the EU and Germany.
The Parliament of Georgia has adopted amendments that strengthen responsibility for violations at protests. Now, appearing in a mask or blocking a road carries a penalty of up to 15 days of arrest, and disobeying the police – up to 60 days.
