Communications Commission to Review Georgian Dream’s Complaints Against TV Pirveli, Formula, and Mtavari Arkhi
On June 5, 2025, the Communications Commission accepted for consideration the complaints filed by "Georgian Dream" against TV Pirveli, Formula, and Mtavari Arkhi, and will review them substantively on June 19.
Netgazeti Journalist Nino Baidauri Fined 5,000 GEL by Ministry of Internal Affairs
On June 4, 2025, the Ministry of Internal Affairs fined Nino Baidauri, a journalist for the online outlet Netgazeti, 5,000 GEL. She is accused of blocking Rustaveli Avenue on March 21.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds | Interference with professional duties
Incident Type:
Legal incident→Fines | Fines
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Fined ‘Netgazeti’ Journalist Nino Baiduri 5,000 GEL
On June 4, 2025, Nino Baiduri, a journalist for the online publication Netgazeti, was fined 5,000 GEL by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. She is accused of blocking Rustaveli Avenue on March 21.
Editor-in-Chief of “Media April,” Khatia Ghoghobersidze, fined 5,000 GEL for “blocking the road”
On May 31, 2025, the editor-in-chief of the news agency “April,” Khatia Ghoghobersidze, published a post on Facebook stating that she had been fined 5,000 GEL for "blocking the road" while performing her professional duties.
Former Georgian Dream MP Physically Assaults TV Pirveli Journalist Tamta Dolenjashvili
On May 31, 2025, during the broadcast of "Nodar Meladze's Shabati" on "TV Pirveli," journalist Tamta Dolenjashvili presented an investigative report about former members of the "Georgian Dream" party being fictitiously employed in high-paying positions at various state-owned companies.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Legal incident→Fines
Media April Editor-in-Chief Khatia Gogoberidze Fined 5,000 GEL for ‘Blocking the Road’
On May 31, 2025, Khatia Gogoberidze, editor-in-chief of the news agency April, posted on the social media platform Facebook that she had been fined 5,000 GEL for “artificially blocking the road” while performing her professional duties.
Interference→Denial of entry in an administrative building
According to the decision of the Public Broadcaster’s Board of Trustees, attendance at board meetings will only be possible online
On May 30, 2025, a meeting of the Public Broadcaster’s Board of Trustees was held. The board made amendments to the regulations document of the Public Broadcaster's Board of Trustees.
Former “Mtavari Arkhi” journalist fined 5,000 GEL by the court
On May 30, 2025, Judge Lela Tsagareishvili of the Tbilisi City Court reviewed the case of journalist and TV host Natia Gogsadze and fined her 5,000 GEL, despite the journalist's claim that she was fulfilling her professional duties and had submitted relevant evidence. Judge Tsagareishvili is on Estonia’s list of sanctioned individuals.
