Mari Nikuradze 
TBILISI, DFWatch – The must-carry and must-offer principle is starting to have effect also around Georgia’s different regions.
People living in Kutaisi, Georgia’s second largest city after the capital, report that they are already able to watch Channel 9, Maestro and Kavkazia
TBILISI, DFWatch – Groups in Georgia are concerned that a number of legislative changes will worsen the situation in regards to food safety and consumer rights.
Seven non-governmental organizations working on these issues and two independent experts today
TBILISI, DFWatch – The popular newspaper Alia, which has been published in Georgia since 1995, has been fined about USD 30 000 for libel against a well-known actor.
The newspaper printed an article which accused actor Otar Koberidze, a favorite of President Mikheil
TBILISI, DFWatch – The opposition Georgian Dream coalition Sunday continued showing off its support with a massive rally in Batumi, a port on the Black Sea coast.
About 20 000 people gathered in front of the stage. ‘Let Saakashvili see how many of us are here’,
TBILISI, DFWatch – A new report shows that legislative changes ushered in by the Georgian government to counter the influence of an opposition billionaire has hampered the bank sector.
The report shows that new legislation about banks, tax and the executive made
TBILISI, DFWatch – Media organizations, cable operator companies, non-government organizations and the National Communication Commission (GNCC ) sat down together on Monday to discuss details and issues about the implementation of the must-carry and
TBILISI, DFWatch – A bank director in Georgia who authorities removed from his job will get his old job back.
This follows from a decision to revoke the seizure of all 100 percent shares in Cartu Group and 22 percent of Progress Bank, effective Thursday
TBILISI, DFWatch – Media workers and others demonstrated in front of the old parliament in Tbilisi Wednesday in support of Maestro TV. They demanded the immediate return of equipment seized from the company.
The crowd held real and symbolic satellite
TBILISI, DFWatch – More of Maestro’s satellite equipment was seized yesterday by police on the Georgian border, the company’s director informs.
Ilia Kikabidze, General Director of Maestro TV, today said at a press conference that three cars were seized yesterday,
TBILISI, DFWatch – Media in Georgia have launched a campaign in support of TV company Maestro, which had thousands of satellite dishes seized by authorities.
Ilia Kikabidze, general director of Maestro TV, Lasha Tughushi, editor in chief of newspaper