Risk of media outlet closure | Risk of media outlet closure
Incident Type:
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.
Persecution for expressing critical position | Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting
“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.
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Legal incident
“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.
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.
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.
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Legal incident
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."
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Legal incident
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.
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Legal incident
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.
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Verbal insult
Tbilisi Mayor Addresses TV Pirveli Journalist with Insulting Language
On March 6, 2026, the Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, addressed TV Pirveli journalist Lika Jankharashvili in an insulting manner. "Get prepared; don't come here so unprepared. I’m giving you a 'two' [a failing grade]," Kaladze replied to the journalist, who was attempting to get an answer to a question regarding what "Georgian Dream" has done to improve relations with the United States.
Persecution for expressing critical position | Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Censorship
“Georgian Dream” Passes Legislative Amendments Regarding Foreign Funding and “Non-Recognition of Government” in Final Reading
On January 28 and February 16, 2026, "Georgian Dream" initiated a package of legislative amendments concerning the Law on Grants, the Criminal Code, the Code of Administrative Offenses, and the Law on Political Associations of Citizens. On March 4, during a plenary session, "Georgian Dream" passed these changes in the third and final reading.
