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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday said the Alliance considers it appropriate to continue its relationship with Georgia, while also expressing “serious” concerns over recent developments related to democracy and the rule of law.

Rutte noted that maintaining engagement remains important, particularly to preserve dialogue between the sides.

“At the same time, we must acknowledge recent developments. We call on Georgia to return to a pro-European, future-oriented path and ensure that progress continues in terms of democracy and the rule of law,” he said.

Rutte added that concerns in these areas are significant, but emphasised that continued cooperation provides an opportunity to address issues through dialogue rather than severing ties altogether.

“We believe it is better to continue the relationship and maintain channels for discussion, rather than say we disagree and cut off relations completely,” he stated.

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Nika Gvaramia, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, has claimed that no Anaklia port or Caspian-to-Black Sea route will be developed in Georgia “as long as Bidzina Ivanishvili remains politically influential in the country.”

Speaking on the opposition’s stance on Thursday, Gvaramia said, “our position has been clear: while [the ruling party founder and honorary chair Bidzina] Ivanishvili is in power, this will not happen. He has openly stated that Americans have no business on the Black Sea. Therefore, no Anaklia port, no Caspian-to-Black Sea route will be realized under his influence.”

Gvaramia added that the opposition alliance’s current strategy aimed to remove Ivanishvili’s influence from the country. “We have made it clear once again that change is necessary, and as an alliance, we will pursue it through demonstrations and by presenting alternatives,” he said.

The opposition leaders recently met with US State Department officials to discuss the country’s political situation and planned meetings with government representatives.

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The Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, under Chairman Giorgi Jincharadze, has announced a new scholarship program supporting high-achieving students displaced from the Russian-occupied territories of Abkhazia.

The program, supported by the Prime Minister of Georgia, provides monthly stipends of 200 and 300 GEL to outstanding bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled in accredited higher education institutions.

Over 220 applications have already been submitted, and the government has allocated approximately half a million GEL to ensure all qualified students are funded.

Jincharadze stressed that the initiative aims to encourage academic excellence among displaced youth and provide them with additional incentives to focus on their studies.

“Education and youth development remain top priorities for the Abkhazian government,” he said, highlighting the program as a step toward improving opportunities for talented students.

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