Londa Beria TBILISI, DFWatch — Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are voicing their opposition to a candidate for refugee minister in the new government.
Prime Minister candidate Bidzina Ivanishvili, who is leader of the election winner Georgian Dream, earlier
TBILISI, DFWatch — Transparency International Georgia (TIG) predicts that the television environment will stay polarized.
Less than two weeks have passed since the election, and the political changes have already started to have an effect on the television environment.
TBILISI, DFWatch — During the election campaign in Georgia there were hidden political advertisements on TV.
This is the result of a study by the Human Rights Center in Tbilisi. The group have studied advertising clips and found examples of hidden commercials on TV
TBILISI, DFWatch — The government is offering TV stations exemption from paying outstanding tax debts. This will mostly benefit two pro-government TV stations.
Acting Finance Minister Alexandre Khetaguri said Monday that broadcasters will be allowed to pay reduced fees
TBILISI, DFWatch — Georgian Young Lawyer’s Association wants a debate between prospective candidates for new ombudsman.
The young lawyers think such a debate should be organized by the Georgian public broadcaster so society can get familiar with their views and what
TBILISI, DFWatch — A new survey shows that the State Audit Office committed many violations during the last year.
Representatives of Coalition For Freedom of Choice and an independent expert group have studied the work of the State Audit Office’s activities and presented
TBILISI, DFWatch — Georgian Young Lawyer’s Association (GYLA) and other non-governmental organizations have proposed to the parliament that Tamar Gurchiani should be the new public defender.
“We, the members of non-governmental organizations,
TBILISI, DFWatch — The physical harassment and psychological pressure against the district election commissions is continuing.
Activists from the Georgian Dream party, which won the parliamentary election last week, are now accused of harassing local authorities in Marneuli
TBILISI, DFWatch — The largest Georgian union of civil society organizations is ready to offer advice and ideas to the new government.
The National Platform – which unites 106 civil society organizations – says it is ready to take part in democratic reforms and efforts
TBILISI, DFWatch – International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) summed up events on Election Day and reported about violations.
The organization had 300 observers at 63 election district from 73.
ISFED found that the election process went mostly with