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Arrested Georgian businessman on hunger strike refuses medical treatment over ‘security threats’
Giorgi Chikvaidze, a detained Georgian businessman accused of large-scale embezzlement, has refused all medical treatment from the staff of Penitentiary Institution No. 18, citing concerns for his safety. In a social media post on Tuesday, Chikvaidz...
Georgian Association of Addictologists slams proposed Drug Law reform as ‘destructive’
The Georgian Association of Addictologists (GAA) has strongly criticized the ruling Georgian Dream party over its proposed tightening of drug laws, calling the reform “destructive” and urging its suspension. The association argues that Georgia’s drug...
Imprisoned Georgian businessman demands court attendance despite hunger strike
Imprisoned Georgian businessman Giorgi Chikvaidze has urged authorities to ensure his physical presence at his upcoming court hearing, despite his “deteriorating health” condition due to a hunger strike. Chikvaidze, who has been on a complete hunger...
Miners from Chiatura rally at Gov’t’s Tbilisi office, demanding action on wages, mine management
Miners from the western Georgian municipality of Chiatura are currently holding a rally in front of the Government Administration Building in Tbilisi. The demonstration follows a wave of protests that began on February 28 in Chiatura, fueled by griev...
Incident after Armenia match can lead to UEFA sanctions, Georgian Football Federation President
The President of the Georgian Football Federation, Levan Kobiashvili, on Monday warned that an incident following Sunday’s match between Georgia and Armenia could result in sanctions from UEFA. In a social media post, Kobiashvili condemned the actio...
Georgia dominates Armenia 6:1 in Nations League play-off second leg
The Georgian national football team secured a resounding 6:1 victory over Armenia in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League play-off. The match started with an early own goal from Armenia in the 4th minute, giving Georgia an early lead. Giorgi Mi...
Georgia to face Armenia in Nations League playoff match
The Georgian national football team will take on Armenia in the second leg of their UEFA Nations League playoff match. The game will be held at Dinamo Arena and is set to kick off at 18:00. In the first leg, Georgia secured a dominant 3-0 victory ov...
Businessman Giorgi Chikvaidze transferred to prison clinic amid ongoing hunger strike
Businessman Giorgi Chikvaidze, currently detained following a ruling by the Tbilisi City Court, has been transferred to a prison clinic, according to his business partner, Irakli Papiashvili. Papiashvili shared the news on Facebook, expressing conce...
Lithuanian human rights activist denied entry to Georgia
A Lithuanian human rights activist and regional director of a Swedish women’s rights organization has been denied entry into Georgia, despite having lived in the country for 15 years. Regina Jegorova-Askerova, who heads the South Caucasus and Easter...
Arrested Georgian businessman on hunger strike reportedly in critical condition
Georgian businessman Giorgi Chikvaizde, who has been on hunger strike since March 12 while in custody, is in critical condition, his business partner claimed on Wednesday. Irakli Papiashvili, a close associate of the imprisoned businessman, has warn...
