The Georgian Technical University is threatening to sue “Studio Monitor” following the publication of a journalistic investigation
On October 23, "Studio Monitor" published a journalistic investigation concerning the Georgian Technical University (GTU). Investigative journalists obtained the State Audit Office's preliminary report on the university, which revealed that in 2018, GTU purchased Austrian equipment worth 25 million GEL. Eight years later, the equipment is still sitting in containers.
The head of the Public Relations Service of the Patriarchate of Georgia releases a statement against the Charter of Journalistic Ethics
The head of the service, Archpriest Andria Jagmaidze, published a lengthy letter on his Facebook page in which he criticizes the "Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics" and accuses it of bias.
Journalist and TV anchor Vakho Sanaia has been detained for one month
On October 19, police detained journalist Vakho Sanaia, anchor of the main news broadcast for the Formula TV channel, near his home. By a decision of a Tbilisi City Court judge, the journalist was sentenced to 30 days of administrative detention.
According to a statement from the investigative media outlet "Studio Monitori," a bot attack took place on their Instagram page on the night of October 19.
Pro-government/Propaganda television station “POSTV”
Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting
“POSTV” attempts to discredit Nino Zhizhilashvili and Inga Grigolia over statements supporting Vakho Sanaia
"POSTV," a television channel known for its pro-government and anti-Western rhetoric, is conducting a smear campaign on social media against Nino Zhizhilashvili and Inga Grigolia, leading journalists of the independent broadcasters "Formula" and "TV Pirveli."
The Patriarchate will not grant accreditation to Formula and TV Pirveli to cover Mtskhetoba
The Georgian Patriarchate will not grant accreditation to journalists from the television channels Formula and TV Pirveli to cover the Mtskhetoba holiday.
The court upheld the decision revoking the Georgian residence permit of French photographer Francis Prymerski
The court upheld the Public Service Development Agency's decision revoking the short-term temporary residence permit of Francis Prymerski, a French photographer and videographer living in Georgia.
Pro-government/Propaganda television station “Imedi”
Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting
The publication “Sakartvelos Ambebi” became the target of a cyberattack
Sanctioned by the UK for Russian disinformation, the pro-government TV channel "Imedi" is discrediting the online publication "Publika" and referring to the outlet as a propaganda tool of the "National Movement."
