Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Pathologist in Zhvania's death must remain in detention

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Levan Chachua is on trial for negligence while performing the autopsy on Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania in 2006. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–The pathologist who conducted the autopsy on the body of Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania denies that he harassed a witness.

The trial about the prime minister’s death in 2006 continued Thursday with questioning of the pathologist Levan Chachua.

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New US-trained judge candidates taking exams in Georgia

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The High Council of Justice is the highest authority in Georgia’s legal system, not the Supreme Court.

TBILISI, DFWatch–A new cohort of judge candidates are taking qualification exams September 20 and 27, under the auspices of the High Council of Justice.

The exams are held at the Technical University’s first building and for the first time conducted electronically.

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German tourist hospitalized after roadside robbery in Georgia

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Mestia is one of the most important tourist destinations in Georgia. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–A group of German tourists were robbed in Mestia Monday night, several Georgian news outlets reported.

The reports differ on important details, but most say three German tourists were robbed along the road from Zugdidi to Mestia, one of

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Georgian PM visiting Azerbaijan

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Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili (left) and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

TBILISI, DFWatch–Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili met Thursday with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to discuss strategic cooperation and bilateral relations.

The meeting took place at the president’s palace, and Gharibashvili was accompanied by members

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