January 20, 07:20 AM • 48165 viewsJanuary 20, 02:39 PM • 18706 viewsThe European Union condemned Russia's decision to resume flights to occupied Abkhazia, calling it a violation of Georgia's sovereignty. The EU reaffirmed its support for Georgia's independence and integrity.
From May 2024 to May 2025, 342 cases of violation of journalists' rights were recorded in Georgia, including the arrest of the founder of "Batumelebi". Georgia has fallen in the Index of Freedom of the Media.
Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.
Pressure on civil society has increased in Georgia, and cases of violence against protesters have been recorded. A number of laws restricting freedom of speech and assembly have been passed.
The commission is studying possible crimes of the "United National Movement" during their time in power. After completing its work, the commission will prepare a report.
Boris Pistorius assured Ukraine of further support from Germany. The Minister of Defense emphasized that Ukraine's defeat would be a threat to NATO and peace in Europe.
A fire broke out while the Ozurgeti-Tbilisi train was moving. Passengers were evacuated, there were no casualties. The causes of the fire are being established.
Asian cybercrime syndicates are expanding their operations to Africa and South America, according to a UN report. This is happening because operations are being moved to avoid crackdowns in Southeast Asia.
On the evening of April 19, three people died in an accident involving a Renault and a shuttle bus in the Vinnytsia region. Eight more passengers, including children, were hospitalized with injuries.
A large-scale power outage occurred in Tbilisi and regions of Georgia due to an accident on the "Kavkasioni" power line. Electricity supply is gradually being restored, but the incident affected the Tbilisi metro and the energy system of Abkhazia.
Today, a car fell from a bridge into a river in western Georgia. Three minors who were in the car died at the scene; two passengers were hospitalized in a moderate condition.
The Georgian government has approved a plan to celebrate Independence Day on May 26 in Tbilisi and other cities, while the opposition is preparing large-scale protests.
The head of EU diplomacy stated that the Georgian law on aligning grants with the authorities undermines the status of a candidate for the EU. It obliges the coordination of foreign donations for non-governmental organizations.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited diplomats to the site of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where civilians, including children, were killed. Foreigners witnessed the consequences of criminal terror.
Many cities in Georgia, including Tbilisi, experienced power outages overnight. The cause was a major accident in the power grids; facilities switched to generators.
April 9 is the National Unity Day of Georgia, the anniversary of the tragic events of 1989. Churchill Day and Antiquarian Day are also celebrated.
The seismological center recorded an earthquake in Georgia with a magnitude of 3. 6. The epicenter was located 4 km from Tbilisi, in the Tetritskaro municipality, at a depth of 24 km.
The largest milk producer in Georgia, Kvartsli baga, fed livestock with chicken manure, which led to the discovery of antibiotics in milk. Toxins were found in the products of “Soplis Nobati”.
Citizens of Ukraine will be able to stay in Georgia without a visa for only one year. For those who entered before February 24, 2025, the term has been extended until 2026.
The Georgian Parliament has approved the law on "foreign agents", despite public disapproval. The law regulates the registration and financing of agents of foreign influence, similar to FARA in the United States.
French photojournalist Jerome Shobo, who covered the protests in Tbilisi, was denied entry to Georgia. RSF condemned the decision, considering it a punishment for covering pro-European demonstrations.
"Georgian Dream" has initiated amendments that allow the court to ban parties with identical goals to those already banned. The opposition fears a return to a one-party system.
Georgian photographers condemned the victory of a TASS photographer at World Press Photo for a series on protests in Tbilisi. They consider this an insult, given TASS's support for Russian aggression.
Police detained three people near the Georgian Parliament. Students tried to set up chairs for the protesters, which provoked disputes and detentions.
The Prosecutor General's Office has notified the organizer of the "gathering" and two "thieves in law" of suspicion of spreading criminal influence. The suspects organized a "gathering" and coordinated criminal influence in Ukraine.
A court in Georgia found Saakashvili guilty of illegally crossing the border and sentenced him to 4. 6 years in prison. Saakashvili's total term of imprisonment is 12.5 years.
Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to nine years in prison in the “jacket case”. He was found guilty of embezzling 9 million lari from the state budget for personal purposes.
In northeastern Georgia, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4 was recorded with its epicenter near Tianeti, 63 km from Tbilisi. This is the second earthquake in the country today, the first occurred in the morning in the territory of Armenia.
Protests "Women Against the Regime" are taking place in Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi. Protesters are speaking out against the imprisonment of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and demanding adherence to the Constitution.
