Ministry of Internal Affairs Initiates Another Administrative Case Against Mzia Amaghlobeli
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched yet another administrative case against Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti.
Journalists were not allowed to attend the public conference of Georgian judges
On May 7, 2025, a judges' conference was held in Tbilisi, where, apart from the Public Broadcaster’s “First Channel,” no media representatives were allowed access. According to TV Pirveli, journalist Mariam Gaprindashvili and her cameraman were even prevented from entering the courtyard.
At the “Georgian Dream” party congress, online media was not allowed
On May 7, 2025, online media was restricted from covering the "Georgian Dream" congress. The official reason given was the limited number of available seats.
Public Broadcaster Shuts Down the Program “Real Space”
On May 5, 2025, employees of the Georgian Public Broadcaster's program "Real Space" announced that the show had been officially canceled by the broadcaster’s decision.
Journalists Repeatedly Face Restrictions on Access to Georgia’s Parliament
On February 4, 2025, the Parliament of Georgia imposed a “Yellow” (elevated) security level that restricted journalists’ access to the parliamentary building.
Damage to equipmentPhysical injuryProhibition on filming
At a peaceful protest near Tbilisi Mall 11 journalists were unlawfully prevented from doing their jobs
On February 2, during a peaceful protest held near "Tbilisi Mall," 10 media representatives were unlawfully obstructed from carrying out their professional duties. Some journalists sustained physical injuries.
Shalva Papuashvili threatens the independent online media outlet Publika
On February 1, Shalva Papuashvili, leader of the Georgian Dream party, accused the online publication Publika of announcing the commission of a criminal offense.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is not returning the equipment confiscated from the media during the coverage of protests
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is not returning the confiscated equipment to the media — "Publika," the investigative studio "Monitor," and "TV Pirveli" are awaiting its return.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
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Physical assaultPhysical injury
The TV Pirveli crew was physically violently attacked by masked individuals
On December 7, in Tbilisi, on Besiki Street, masked individuals violently attacked the TV Pirveli crew, journalist Maka Chikhladze and cameraman Giorgi Shetsiruli.
