Some journalists are still being denied entry to Tbilisi City Court
On May 30, 2025, for the third time, journalists were restricted from entering the Tbilisi City Court building with their equipment and carrying out their work. Journalists who did not have prior permission to report from inside the courtroom were not allowed into the building, even though such prior permission is not required for journalists to work outside the courtroom.
Some correspondents were restricted from attending the court hearing at Tbilisi City Court
On May 29, 2025, a high-profile hearing in the case of Giorgi Bachiashvili was scheduled at Tbilisi City Court. The session, presided over by Judge Nana Shamatava, was held in a small courtroom. Despite the high public interest, part of the media was unable to attend the hearing. Some of the defendant's relatives and family members were also not allowed to be present.
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Media with Photo or Video Equipment Still Denied Access to The Court
According to the online outlet Publika, media representatives carrying photo and/or video cameras are still being denied entry to the Tbilisi City Court building.
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Journalists with Cameras Denied Entry to The Court
On May 22, 2025, a court hearing for politician Zurab “Girchi” Japaridze was held at Tbilisi City Court. The case has drawn significant public attention, and with it, strong interest from the media.
Media’s Access to the Parliament Building Limited for Some Outlets
On May 14, 2025, a "yellow level" security alert was declared at the Georgian Parliament building, resulting in restricted access for most media outlets
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Crew of “TV Pirveli” Attacked and Equipment Seized
On May 12, 2025, in Kvemo Kartli, a journalist and a cameraman from TV Pirveli, who were investigating the resignation of former Deputy Governor Giorgi Shinjikashvili, were physically attacked by the former official’s father.
Media Not Allowed into Public Session at Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration
On May 8, 2025, the media was not allowed into a public session at the Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration, where the new governor was being introduced. This information was reported by TOK2Region.
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.
