Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze Attempts to Discredit Studio “Monitor”
On June 1, during a televised debate on "Rustavi 2," Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze referred to the investigative Studio "Monitor" as a media outlet that "spreads lies."
Journalists Giorgi Akhalkatsi and Lado Bichashvili, Who Filmed Footage of Police Violence, Summoned for Questioning
Journalists Giorgi Akhalkatsi (Kartlis Ambebi) and Lado Bichashvili (TV Company Formula), who filmed an incident of police violence against a citizen in Gori, Shida Kartli, were summoned to the Prosecutor's Office for questioning. The journalists spent several hours at the investigative agency.
Administrative body | Chair of the Parliament of Georgia
Interference with professional duties
Incident Type:
Interference→Suspension of accreditation
Parliament Revokes Accreditations of “Studio Monitor” and “Publika” Ahead of Schedule
The Parliament of Georgia has prematurely revoked the accreditations of the online publications Publika and Monitori, which were initially issued for a one-year term.
Another Sanction Imposed on Public Broadcaster Cameraman, Salary Deducted
The Director General of the Georgian Public Broadcaster has imposed another sanction on Givi Chimakadze, a studio cameraman for the Equipment and Technology Operators Group. By the director's decree, 30% of Givi Chimakadze's May salary will be deducted.
Communications Commission Fines TV Company “Formula” 2,500 GEL
The Georgian Communications Commission found TV Company "Formula" in violation of the Law of Georgia "On Broadcasting" and imposed a fine of 2,500 GEL as a sanction.
New Division for Public Communication Monitoring to Be Established at the Ministry of Internal Affairs
According to Mamuka Mdinaradze, State Minister for Coordination Among Law Enforcement Agencies, a new division will be established within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Its function will be to monitor hate speech, offensive campaigns, and aggressive communication in the public sphere.
TV Company “Trialeti” Assesses Public Registry Decision as a Risk of Disrupting Company Operations
TV Company "Trialeti" states that the Public Registry has suspended the registration of the company's updated charter. According to the channel, this decision gives a single minority partner the leverage to disrupt the company's operations.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds | Interference with professional duties
Incident Type:
Interference→Prohibition on filming | Prohibition on filming · Verbal attack→Verbal insult
An “Achara Times” journalist became the target of aggression while performing their professional duties
According to Achara Times, Sulkhan Meskhidze, the founder and journalist of the online publication, became the target of aggression while covering the election for the head of the Adjara branch of the Union of the Blind.
Journalist Marina Klimchuk Denied Entry to Georgia
According to Radio Liberty, Marina Klimchuk, an 8-month pregnant journalist and German citizen, was denied entry to Georgia. On May 11, she was stopped at Tbilisi International Airport and informed that she had an outstanding fine of 5,000 GEL for an administrative offense. Klimchuk spent almost 24 hours in the airport's temporary holding room. According to her, the room lacked both a blanket and a pillow. She was escorted by a law enforcement officer to purchase food but was not allowed to eat it there and was sent back to the holding room. After a nearly 24-hour wait, Klimchuk was sent back to Germany.
