Netgazeti and Batumelebi Co-founder and Director Remains in Pretrial Custody
On March 4, 2025, Batumi City Court Judge Vasil Metreveli ruled to keep Netgazeti and Batumelebi co-founder and director Mzia Amaglobe in pre-trial detention. On that day, the court also began the substantive hearing of her case and reviewed the issue of revising the preventive measure.
Criticism of Editorial Policy Leads to Employee’s Dismissal at the Georgian Public Broadcaster
The Georgian Public Broadcaster did not renew the employment contract of Ana Metreveli, assistant producer of the radio programs “Afternoon Peak” and “Evening Peak.” She was an employee who had criticized the channel’s editorial policy.
Akhaltsikhe Mayor Insults “TOK TV” Journalist Over Critical Questions
On February 27, 2025, the Mayor of Akhaltsikhe, Irakli Lazarishvili, called “TOKTV” journalist Misho Darbaidze a “pest” in response to critical questions.
Attempt Made to Obstruct “Adjara Times” Editor While Reporting
On February 27, 2025, Sulkhan Meskhiadze, editor of “Adjara Times,” was reporting live from the “Dream Town” neighborhood in Batumi, where heavy snowfall had caused a roof collapse in a residential building. During the live broadcast, an unidentified individual approached him from a distance, shouting threats and attempting to obstruct the filming.
Founder and Editor of “Adjara Times” Obstructed While Reporting, Equipment Targeted
On February 16, 2025, in the “Dream Town” neighborhood of Batumi, Sulkhan Meskhiadze, founder and editor of Adjara Times, was obstructed while carrying out his professional duties.
“Mtavari Arkhi” Cameraman, Illegally Detained by Police While Working, Found Guilty of an Offense
On February 10, 2025, Tbilisi City Court found Mtavari Arkhi cameraman Sergi Baramidze guilty of an offense and issued him a verbal warning — despite the fact that he had been assaulted by law enforcement while performing his professional duties.
