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.
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Legal incident · Verbal attack
“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.
Administrative Offense / Legal Practice→Verbal warning · Labour rights
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.
“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.
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.
