26-08-2025
Tbilisi
The Public Broadcaster deducted Giga Kitiya’s salary for making a public appearance

On August 26, 2025, the Public Broadcaster accused editor-operator, Giga Kitia, of causing “reputational damage” to the channel due to his participation in a protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue and deducted 30 percent from his September salary.

The Public Broadcaster warned Giga Kitia that if he is found to have committed a similar or other type of violation within 12 months, he will be dismissed from his job.

The Public Broadcaster also issued a reprimand to the editor-operator in April.

The Public Broadcaster dismissed critical journalists from the channel in April 2025.

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Disciplinary action | Labour rights
The Georgian Public Broadcaster
Persecution for expressing critical position
Tbilisi