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.
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.
Some journalists are still being denied entry to Tbilisi City Court
On May 30, 2025, for the third time, journalists were restricted from entering the Tbilisi City Court building with their equipment and carrying out their work. Journalists who did not have prior permission to report from inside the courtroom were not allowed into the building, even though such prior permission is not required for journalists to work outside the courtroom.
Some correspondents were restricted from attending the court hearing at Tbilisi City Court
On May 29, 2025, a high-profile hearing in the case of Giorgi Bachiashvili was scheduled at Tbilisi City Court. The session, presided over by Judge Nana Shamatava, was held in a small courtroom. Despite the high public interest, part of the media was unable to attend the hearing. Some of the defendant's relatives and family members were also not allowed to be present.
Denial of entry into a buildingProhibition on filming
Media with Photo or Video Equipment Still Denied Access to The Court
According to the online outlet Publika, media representatives carrying photo and/or video cameras are still being denied entry to the Tbilisi City Court building.
Denial of entry into a buildingProhibition on filming
Journalists with Cameras Denied Entry to The Court
On May 22, 2025, a court hearing for politician Zurab “Girchi” Japaridze was held at Tbilisi City Court. The case has drawn significant public attention, and with it, strong interest from the media.
