Communications Commission Fines “TV Pirveli” 2,500 Lari
On June 25, the National Communications Commission fined "TV Pirveli." The regulatory body accuses the television station of violating Article 54, Paragraph 5 of the Law on Broadcasting, which carries a fine of 2,500 GEL. The Commission is fining the channel for using terms such as "oligarch," "Ivanishvili's regime," "non-existent crime," "Georgian Dream's investigation," "false witness," and others.
Parliament Suspends Accreditation of “TV Pirveli” Journalist Maka Andronikashvili
The Parliament has suspended the accreditation of "TV Pirveli" journalist Maka Andronikashvili for a period of one month. Nodar Meladze, a journalist and TV presenter for "TV Pirveli," published a post about this on social media. The reason for the suspension of her accreditation was continuing an interview despite a Member of Parliament's refusal.
Communications Commission Accuses “TV Pirveli” of Legal Violations Over Words and Phrases Used On-Air
The Communications Commission accuses "TV Pirveli" of violating the Law on Broadcasting due to the use of words and phrases such as "prisoners of conscience," "false witness police officers," "oligarch," and "political prisoners."
Person affiliated with Georgian Dream | Prosecutor's Office
Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Legal incident→Legal persecution
Prosecutor’s Office Launches Investigation into Case Related to “Formula” Under False Accusation Article
On June 16, 2026, the Investigative Division of the Tbilisi Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into an alleged case of false accusation. The case is being investigated under Article 373, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. According to the Prosecutor's Office, the investigation was triggered by a statement from the lawyers representing film director Giorgi (Goga) Khaindrava, a supporter of "Georgian Dream," regarding the alleged commission of a crime against Khaindrava by "Formula" TV. Reports indicate that the Prosecutor's Office is alleging a false accusation made by "Formula's" source.
Georgia’s Parliament Tightens Media Accreditation Rules
By order eof the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, changes have been made to the parliament's accreditation system. According to the amendments, individual journalists who repeatedly violate parliamentary accreditation rules will have their accreditation suspended for up to one year. Additionally, depending on the severity and frequency of the violations, an entire media outlet could have its accreditation revoked for up to a year.
Parliament Amends Election Procedures for Public Broadcaster’s Board of trustees
The Parliament of Georgia is reviewing amendments to its Rules of Procedure under an accelerated procedure. One of the key issues concerns the article regulating the election of members to the Public Broadcaster's Board of Trustees.
Photographer Levan Zazadze Physically Assaulted by Unidentified Individual
On the evening of June 6, photographer Levan Zazadze, who was covering the "Saturday March," was attacked by an unidentified individual near the Philharmonic.
Formula TV Journalist Verbally Abused by Unidentified Individual
Keti Tutberidze, a journalist for Formula TV's investigative program "Saturday Formula", was verbally abused by an unidentified individual. The incident occurred in the city of Gori, where the journalist was preparing an investigative report on the beating of a citizen by police officers.
Parliament Suspends Accreditation of “TV Pirveli” Journalist Maka Chikhladze
The Parliament has suspended the accreditation of "TV Pirveli" journalist Maka Chikhladze. Nodar Meladze, a journalist and TV presenter for TV Pirveli, published a post about this on social media. Chikhladze's accreditation was suspended for a period of 6 months. The reason was continuing an interview despite a Member of Parliament's refusal.
