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Interview with Marc Behrendt: Independent Journalism Still Possible in Georgia


Director for Europe and Eurasia programs at the “Freedom House” Marc Behrendt spoke with Voice of America’s Mariam Ugrekhelidze, about European Court of Human Rights’ decision about “Rustavi 2”, media freedom and media environment in Georgia. How would you assess European Court of Human Rights decision about Rustavi 2? I am not a lawyer, but …

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31/07/2019 - 17:34


Opposition Slams Government for Intending to Subsidize Russia Flights


The opposition slammed the government’s decision to offer subsidies to travelers from Russia to Georgia’s airports of Tbilisi and Batumi via Yerevan. The government decreed on July 24 that state company United Airports of Georgia will be authorized to subsidize airfare. The same decision also covers the flights from Brussels and London. A total of …

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28/07/2019 - 13:37


Court Rules Pretrial Detention for Ex-MoD Okruashvili


Tbilisi City Court ordered pretrial detention for Irakli Okruashvili, Georgia’s former defense minister (2004-2006), refusing defense motion of bail. Okruashvili’s defense counsel Mamuka Chabashvili said following the hearing that he will appeal the Court ruling.  Police detained Irakli Okruashvili on July 25 on charges of “organizing, leading and participating” in mass violence during the unrests on the …

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Local CSOs Call on Intl Media Watchdogs to ‘Thoroughly Monitor’ Rustavi 2 Case


A group of 20 civil society organizations have called on international watchdogs specialized in human rights protection and media freedom, to “thoroughly monitor” the developments around Rustavi 2 TV. In a statement of July 24, CSOs, including Transparency International Georgia, International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy, Georgian Democracy Initiative, Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics …

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24/07/2019 - 14:48


Media Watchdogs Call On Rustavi 2 Owner to Ensure Editorial Independence


The Coalition for Media Advocacy, a platform of ten Georgian rights watchdogs, called on Kibar Khalvashi, the new owner of Rustavi 2 TV, one of Georgia’s most-watched television broadcasters, to fulfil his promise and guarantee the channel’s editorial independence. In a joint statement of July 23, the Coalition called on Khalvashi to “take responsibility for solving …

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23/07/2019 - 19:55


Politicians on ECHR Ruling over Rustavi 2 TV Ownership Dispute


Today’s ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has triggered mixed reactions among the ruling party and opposition politicians in Tbilisi. The Georgian Dream leaders hailed the ruling, while the opposition politicians expressed disappointment, saying the ruling was “unexpected.” Some of the opposition politicians have alluded to a possibility of “influence” on the Court …

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18/07/2019 - 20:31


Kibar Khalvashi Registered as Rustavi 2 TV Owner


Kibar Khalvashi has applied to the National Public Registry (NAPR) and has been registered as the new owner of Rustavi 2 TV, Georgia’s most-watched television broadcaster. The registry note says he owns 60% of the shares personally, and the remaining 40% – via a limited liability company “Panorama”. The decision comes shortly after today’s ruling …

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Tbilisi Responds to Putin on ‘Occupation of Abkhazia’ and ‘Ossetians’ Genocide’


Officials in Tbilisi have slammed as “incorrect interpretation” of history the remarks made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 9, where he accused Georgia of “occupation of Abkhazia” and “Ossetian people’s genocide.” Georgian Foreign Minister Davit Zalkaliani was one of the first among the Georgian officials to respond to the Russian President’s accusations, saying …

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10/07/2019 - 15:49


Rustavi 2 Temporarily Suspends Giorgi Gabunia


The self-regulatory body of Rustavi 2 TV has suspended Giorgi Gabunia, host of a prime-time news show “Postscriptum”, from office for a term of two months. In a statement released on July 8, Rustavi 2 TV noted that restrictions have been imposed on the programs prepared and hosted by Gabunia, including “Archevani” and “Postscriptum”. Commenting …

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08/07/2019 - 20:27


Government Decries ‘Provocation’, Protesters Gather, as Rustavi 2 TV Anchor Insults Putin. Channel Off Air Citing Threats


In 7 July in a prime-time news show “Postscriptum” Giorgi Gabunia, anchor of the Rustavi 2 TV has insulted President of Russia Vladimir Putin using swear words. Georgia’s top level officials were quick to react to this act that they call a “provocation”. A protest, involving some pro-governmental activists is taking place at the TV …

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GDDG Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Proportional Election System in 2020


A week after Bidzina Ivanishvili, the chairman of the ruling party, said that upcoming parliamentary elections in 2020 will be fully proportional with natural threshold, the Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia (GDDG) party initiated a constitutional amendment on July 1. The amendment is to be made to the transitional provision of the new Constitution which was adopted …

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02/07/2019 - 22:26


Amid Checkpoint Closure, Aspiring Students from Abkhazia Left out of University Exams


Due to the crossing point closure, imposed by Sokhumi at River Enguri checkpoint, the majority of entrants registered in the Gali district of occupied Abkhazia failed to participate in the first subject matter examination today, which forms the part of the Unified National Exams, a set of nationwide tests administered to those high school graduates, …

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01/07/2019 - 17:46


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