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Friday, September 4, 2026, #164 (6220)

Prosecutor's Office to Question Garibashvili, Opposition Figures Over Jorbenadze Death Statement

The Prosecutor's Office says several public figures, including jailed former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, will be questioned after his statement cast doubt on the official cause of death of an ultra-conservative commentator who had accused the government of ceding land to Azerbaijan. (more)

Elizbarashvili Charged With Threats Over Restaurant Confrontation

The Prosecutor's Office has charged animal rights activist Tamaz Elizbarashvili with making threats, saying he threatened a group of people during a confrontation at a Tbilisi restaurant on August 30 and then returned to the scene armed a short time later. (more)

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"Khabeishvili Alleges Government Scheme to Supply Fuel to Abkhazia" (more)

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Opinion & Analysis

Why Has Discussion Around the Treaty of Georgievsk Intensified Recently?

Recently, the Georgian Dream government has sharply intensified its messaging regarding the Treaty of Georgievsk-the July 24, 1783 agreement between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti. (more)
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