DFWatch staff 
TBILISI, September 10 – A Georgian man detained by Russian forces near the village of Khurvaleti in central Georgia has been released and returned to government-controlled territory, the State Security Service announced. According to the agency, Tengiz Korashvili was seized on May 19 near Khurvaleti in the Gori municipality, close to the boundary line with … Read more
TBILISI, September 10 – The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has informed Georgia that it will not be able to send observers to the upcoming local elections scheduled for October 4, due to the short notice. The director of the organization’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Maria Telalian, explained … Read more
TBILISI, September 10 – Aleko Elisashvili, a leader of the opposition party “Strong Georgia,” says a planned Sports Academy in Tbilisi’s Vake district will not be built and claims City Hall has agreed to a much taller office tower instead. Speaking at a briefing, he said the current plan replaces a previously announced project that … Read more
With local elections approaching in Georgia, veteran politician and political scientist Vazha Beridze says the country is heading into a vote unlike any since independence. In an interview with Interpressnews, the former speaker of parliament and ex-mayor of Borjomi argues that both government and opposition share blame for a deeply polarized climate, while insisting the … Read more
TBILISI, September 10 – Traffic has been halted along the only road connecting Russia and Georgia after heavy rain triggered a massive landslide. The Road Department said the collapse occurred at the 109th kilometer of the Mtskheta–Stepantsminda–Larsi route, a vital transport link through the Caucasus mountains, especially for Armenia’s road logistics. A large mass of … Read more
TBILISI, September 9 – Tensions are rising in Georgia’s capital as protesters march through Tbilisi’s streets targeting the campaign headquarters of mayor and ruling party candidate Kakha Kaladze, where a mob violently attacked protesters yesterday. Crowds gathered near the Philharmonic building before moving to Melikishvili Street, where they dismantled metal barricades and blocked the entrance … Read more
TBILISI, September 9 – Talk of giant hydropower plants in Georgia has all but vanished. Projects once hailed as key to the country’s energy future have stalled, investors have pulled out, and officials now speak cautiously about how to move forward. Experts warn that Georgia’s energy sector is stuck. Years of protests against dams, combined … Read more
TBILISI, September 9 – A freight train packed with European goods has set off from Warsaw to Beijing along a new branch of the “New Silk Road,” marking the first time the route has been used in this direction. Polish logistics operator PKP Cargo Connect said the train left its terminal carrying products from Poland, … Read more
TBILISI, September 9 – Georgia’s pension fund now counts 1.67 million participants, according to figures released at the end of August. The Pension Agency reported that by August 31, 2025, a total of 22,843 people had already tapped into their accumulated pensions, with payouts exceeding 100.3 million lari (around USD 37 million). The fund’s assets … Read more
TBILISI, September 9 – Clashes last night outside the campaign office of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, from the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party, was political violence, a rights group said. The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association reported that GD supporters armed with iron rods attacked peaceful protesters and journalists near Hotel Georgia. Videos showed demonstrators beaten, … Read more