Safety of journalists in Georgia

Incidents

  • 11.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • The Georgian Public Broadcaster
  • Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Legal incident Verbal warning

The cameraman of the Public Broadcaster was verbally warned

The Director General of the Public Broadcaster, Tinatin Berdzenishvili, issued a reprimand to Givi Chimakadze, a studio operator in the Technical and Technology Operations Group, for disseminating a statement on social media.
  • 11.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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“Georgian Dream” Assigns Enforcement of the So-Called “Russian Law” to the State Audit Office

"Georgian Dream" has introduced a legislative amendment in Parliament that transfers the enforcement of the so-called "Russian Law" (the Law "on Transparency of Foreign Influence") to the State Audit Office.
  • 11.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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TV Pirveli Satellite Broadcasting Cut Off Due to Financial Debt

On March 11, 2026, it was revealed that TV Pirveli’s satellite broadcasting had been cut off due to financial debt. According to the television station, the costs associated with satellite and open-air broadcasting have become too high for them to continue covering.
  • 11.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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“Georgian Dream” Supporter and Director Goga Khaindrava Urges Law Enforcement to Investigate Formula TV Report About Him

Director Goga Khaindrava, a supporter of "Georgian Dream," is calling on the Prosecutor's Office of Georgia, the State Security Service (SSG), and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia to investigate a report about him that aired on Formula TV.
  • 10.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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“Georgian Dream” Denies OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Permission to Meet with Detained Journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli

On March 10, 2026, it was revealed that the "Georgian Dream" government denied a visiting delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly permission to visit the founder of the publications Batumelebi and Netgazeti, journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, in prison.
  • 10.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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Pro-Government TV Station “Rustavi 2” Discredits Investigative Studio “iFact”

The pro-government television station Rustavi 2 produced a disinformation segment regarding the investigative studio "iFact," accusing the media outlet of cooperating with foreign intelligence services and acting against the interests of Georgia.
  • 06.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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Communications Commission Announces Practical Enforcement of Norms Established by the Law on Broadcasting and the Code of Conduct for Broadcasters

The Communications Commission has announced that starting next week—March 9—it will begin the practical enforcement of the norms established by the Law on Broadcasting and the Code of Conduct for Broadcasters and will initiate monitoring of broadcasters.
  • 06.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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Ministry of Internal Affairs Accuses Tabula Journalist of “Blocking the Road” While Performing Professional Duties

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has accused Mariam Kuprava, a journalist for the online publication Tabula, of "blocking the road" on Rustaveli Avenue. The accusation stems from a protest on February 7, 2026, while Kuprava was performing her journalistic duties covering the "Saturday March." In an official report filed on February 9, the MIA claims that "Mariam Kuprava artificially blocked the motorable part of the roadway."
  • 06.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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Ministry of Internal Affairs Accuses Photographer Giorgi Tarkhnishvili of “Blocking the Road” While Performing Professional Duties

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) is accusing photographer Giorgi Tarkhnishvili of obstructing pedestrians by standing on the sidewalk while performing his professional duties. The case pertains to a protest on December 18, 2025, where the photographer was working on assignment.
  • 06.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
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Law Enforcement Accuses Netgazeti Journalist of “Blocking the Road” While Performing Professional Duties

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) is accusing Mariam Dzidziaria, a journalist for the online publication Netgazeti, of "blocking the road" on Rustaveli Avenue. The charges stem from the "Saturday March" rally held on January 31, 2026, where Dzidziaria was performing her professional duties. According to Netgazeti, while covering the protest, Mariam was wearing a press badge and a "PRESS" armband, and was carrying a camera.
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