DFWatch staff 
TBILISI, September 6 – Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against 32 people accused of being members or supporters of the so-called “thieves-in-law,” a Soviet-era criminal network still active in parts of the region. According to investigators, the accused organized illegal meetings known as “thieves’ gatherings” to settle financial disputes on behalf of crime bosses, … Read more
TBILISI, September 6 – 26 World Cup qualifying campaign with a narrow 3–2 home defeat to Turkey in Tbilisi. The visitors struck early, with Mert Müldür scoring in the 3rd minute. Just before halftime, Kerem Aktürkoğlu doubled Turkey’s lead, and he added another in the 52nd minute to complete his brace. Georgia responded through Zuriko … Read more
TBILISI, September 4 – Opera singer Paata Burchuladze is calling for what he describes as a “national assembly” on October 4. The opera singer-turned-political activist who now leads the “Rustaveli Avenue” movement says two million invitations have already been printed and will be handed out across the country. Each invitation will double as a mandate … Read more
TBILISI, September 4 – Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office has charged three people with serious drug offenses after police seized large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances. According to investigators, the group allegedly purchased and stored nearly 62 grams of the synthetic drug Alpha-PVP, often referred to as “flakka,” along with more than 55 grams of the … Read more
TBILISI, September 3 – While many Georgian workers seek better pay abroad, the country’s booming IT industry is keeping talent at home. According to the Georgian ICT Association, tech jobs now offer the highest salaries in the country, averaging around 9,000 GEL (USD 3,300) per month. Tornike Sulaberidze, head of the association, told BPN that … Read more
TBILISI, September 4 – A planned airport in Telavi, eastern Georgia, is stirring debate over whether it makes sense economically or logistically. The project, meant for domestic flights, has faced delays and criticism, with aviation experts questioning its purpose. Back in February 2024, “Khmaladze Architects” won a tender to design the terminal for about 296,000 … Read more
TBILISI, September 4 – Georgia kicks off its road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on September 4 with a home game against Turkey at Tbilisi’s Dinamo Arena. The match, set for 20:00 local time, will be refereed by Italy’s Davide Massa. Both sides are bringing star-studded squads. According to Transfermarkt, Georgia’s most valuable player … Read more
TBILISI, September 4 – A Tbilisi court has acquitted journalist Nika Katsia, who was accused of possessing a large quantity of cocaine, in a verdict welcomed by human rights defenders but immediately appealed by prosecutors. The Public Defender of Georgia praised the ruling, saying it underscored the need for police to provide neutral evidence—such as … Read more
TBILISI, September 3 – Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, is weighing whether to push for a ban on the United National Movement (UNM), the party founded by former president Mikheil Saakashvili. The debate follows a lengthy parliamentary investigation led by Vice Speaker Tea Tsulukiani, which portrays the UNM era (2004–2012) as marked by abuses, mismanagement, … Read more
TBILISI, September 3 – Police have arrested a 62 year old man carrying a firearm during an anti-government protest on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the suspect was walking among the protesters carrying a firearm. Officers confiscated the weapon on the spot, and later searches at his home uncovered … Read more