Interference→Denial of entry in an administrative building
Media’s Access to the Parliament Building Limited for Some Outlets
On May 14, 2025, a "yellow level" security alert was declared at the Georgian Parliament building, resulting in restricted access for most media outlets
Attack on property→Damage to equipment · Verbal attack→Verbal insult · Physical injury · Physical violence
Crew of “TV Pirveli” Attacked and Equipment Seized
On May 12, 2025, in Kvemo Kartli, a journalist and a cameraman from TV Pirveli, who were investigating the resignation of former Deputy Governor Giorgi Shinjikashvili, were physically attacked by the former official’s father.
Interference→Denial of entry in an administrative building
Media Not Allowed into Public Session at Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration
On May 8, 2025, the media was not allowed into a public session at the Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration, where the new governor was being introduced. This information was reported by TOK2Region.
Interference→Denial of entry in an administrative building
Journalists were not allowed to attend the public conference of Georgian judges
On May 7, 2025, a judges' conference was held in Tbilisi, where, apart from the Public Broadcaster’s “First Channel,” no media representatives were allowed access. According to TV Pirveli, journalist Mariam Gaprindashvili and her cameraman were even prevented from entering the courtyard.
Interference→Denial of entry in an administrative building
At the “Georgian Dream” party congress, online media was not allowed
On May 7, 2025, online media was restricted from covering the "Georgian Dream" congress. The official reason given was the limited number of available seats.
Ministry of Internal Affairs Initiates Another Administrative Case Against Mzia Amaghlobeli
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched yet another administrative case against Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti.
Public Broadcaster Shuts Down the Program “Real Space”
On May 5, 2025, employees of the Georgian Public Broadcaster's program "Real Space" announced that the show had been officially canceled by the broadcaster’s decision.
Two “Formula” Journalists Banned from Entering Parliament Building
On April 30, 2025, Formula TV journalists Eliso Jariashvili and Tata Forakishvili received notifications that their parliamentary accreditations had been suspended for one month.
Founder of “Netgazeti” and “Batumelebi” Mzia Amaghlobeli Remains in Custody
On April 28, 2025, Batumi City Court ruled to keep Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the online outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, in pretrial detention. The decision was announced by Judge Nino Sakhelashvili.
