“Standing on the Sidewalk” and “Blocking the Road” Cases Against RFE/RL Camera Operator
On September 4, 2025, the Ministry of Internal Affairs fined Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) camera operator Zuka Khidasheli 5,000 GEL for "blocking the road." Khidasheli has appealed the fine.
French Photographer Francis Primerski, Resident in Georgia, Has Residence Permit Revoked
French photographer Francis Primerski, who has lived in Georgia for years, shared on social media that his residence permit has been revoked. The photographer frequently covered the protest rallies taking place on Rustaveli Avenue.
Georgian Parliament Denies Special One-Day Accreditation to Monitor Journalist
On March 25, 2026, Monitor published an investigative report stating that they were unable to interview Member of the Georgian Parliament Zaal Dugladze because the Parliament refused to issue a special entry pass for their journalist.
Public Broadcaster Cuts Salary of Human Resources Projects Manager
On February 24, the Public Broadcaster reduced the February salary of Ketevan Sinitsa, Human Resources Projects Manager of the Human Resources Management Department, by 30 percent “for disseminating incorrect information in the public space that damages the employer’s reputation.” In the event of a repeat violation, she was threatened with dismissal.
“Georgian Dream” Supporter and Filmmaker Goga Khaindrava Sues Formula TV
On March 19, filmmaker and "Georgian Dream" supporter Goga Khaindrava filed a lawsuit against Formula TV, seeking 10,000 GEL in compensation for moral damages. The lawsuit also demands a retraction of information aired on "Shabatis Formula" (Saturday Formula), which he claims contained "essentially false facts that defame the plaintiff's name, honor, and dignity."
Following European Parliament Resolution, Discreditation Narratives Against Mzia Amaghlobeli Persist in Pro-Government Media
On March 12, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Georgian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release opposition politician Elene Khoshtaria, journalist and founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti Mzia Amaghlobeli, and other detained individuals.
