Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting
Pro-Government POSTV Host Liza Gegechkori Attempts to Discredit Journalist Maka Andronikashvili
Liza Gegechkori, a host for the pro-government outlet POSTV—which has been sanctioned by Britain for spreading Russian propaganda—is attempting to discredit TV Pirveli investigative journalist Maka Andronikashvili. The individual, who is closely affiliated with "Georgian Dream," is spreading disinformation claiming that Maka Andronikashvili changed her last name:
Persecution for expressing critical position | Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting
Pro-Government POSTV Director Shalva Ramishvili Attempts to Discredit Journalist Vika Bukia
Shalva Ramishvili, the director and host of the pro-government outlet POSTV—which has been sanctioned by Britain for spreading Russian propaganda—is attempting to disparage TV Pirveli journalist Vika Bukia based on her geographical background.
Persecution based on professional grounds | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting | Discrediting
Facebook Page Affiliated with “Georgian Dream” Discredits Independent Journalists
A Facebook page titled "Media," which is affiliated with the "Georgian Dream" party, is actively discrediting independent journalists. On April 1, the page published a poster featuring journalists from TV Pirveli, Mtavari Arkhi, and Formula, accompanied by the caption: "Happy Professional Day—April 1st." (In Georgian society, April 1st is associated with lying and is considered April Fools' Day).A Facebook page titled "Media," which is affiliated with the "Georgian Dream" party, is actively discrediting independent journalists. On April 1, the page published a poster featuring journalists from TV Pirveli, Mtavari Arkhi, and Formula, accompanied by the caption: "Happy Professional Day—April 1st." (In Georgian society, April 1st is associated with lying and is considered April Fools' Day).
Interference with professional duties | Interference with professional duties
Incident Type:
Interference→Prohibition on filming | Prohibition on filming · Verbal attack→Verbal insult
“Mtis Ambebi” Film Crew Obstructed and Threatened with Death
The film crew of the online publication Mtis Ambebi was unlawfully obstructed while working in the village of Tskere, in the Khada Gorge. Under threats of violence and death, the journalists were forced to stop filming and leave the village.
MIA Accuses Netgazeti Journalist of “Artificially Blocking the Road”
Netgazeti journalist Keti Khutsishvili provided CMIS with information regarding two fines issued against her. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) fined Khutsishvili a total of 10,000 GEL for "artificially blocking the road"—the first instance occurring on April 2, 2025, and the second on June 13, 2025. The journalist has appealed both fines, which are currently under review.
“Standing on the Sidewalk” and “Blocking the Road” Cases Against RFE/RL Camera Operator
On September 4, 2025, the Ministry of Internal Affairs fined Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) camera operator Zuka Khidasheli 5,000 GEL for "blocking the road." Khidasheli has appealed the fine.
French Photographer Francis Primerski, Resident in Georgia, Has Residence Permit Revoked
French photographer Francis Primerski, who has lived in Georgia for years, shared on social media that his residence permit has been revoked. The photographer frequently covered the protest rallies taking place on Rustaveli Avenue.
Interference with professional duties | Interference with professional duties
Incident Type:
Interference→Refusal to issue a pass
Georgian Parliament Denies Special One-Day Accreditation to Monitor Journalist
On March 25, 2026, Monitor published an investigative report stating that they were unable to interview Member of the Georgian Parliament Zaal Dugladze because the Parliament refused to issue a special entry pass for their journalist.
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.
