Wednesday, July 31, 2025

Kelly Degnan nominated as next US Ambassador to Georgia

President Donald Trump nominates Kelly C. Degnan of California to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia, who currently serves as the Political Advisor to the Commander of United States Naval Forces Europe – United States Naval Forces Africa Ms. Degnan, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister Counselor, previously was … Read more

Breakaway Abkhazia election heads to second round as incumbent fails to pass 50% threshold

TBILISI, DFWatch–There will be a runoff election for de facto president of breakaway Abkhazia on September 8, since none of the candidates received over 50% of votes in the first round on Sunday. Incumbent de facto president Raul Khajimba is in the lead, trailed by Oleg Arshba and Alhaz Kvitsinia, according to preliminary results. Although … Read more

Fundamental human rights continue to be violated: EU statement on August War anniversary

On the eve of 11th anniversary of Russo-Georgian War of 2008, the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia issues the statement saying that fundamental human rights of the conflict-affected population continue to be violated and Russia keeps on violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining and even increasing its military presence in the region. “Eleven … Read more

Tbilisi authorities ponder renaming Moscow Avenue

On the eve of 11th anniversary of the 2008 August War between Russia and Georgia, Tbilisi city authorities are considering changing the name of Moscow Avenue. “I confirm that this issue is on the table and included in our agenda,” Giorgi Tkemaladze, Chairman of Tbilisi City Council, said on Wednesday. “When the decision is adopted, … Read more

Georgia's former PM joins EBRD as consultant

TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s former prime minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has embarked on a  new job as a consultant at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The contract which was signed ‘a few weeks’ ago one of the former PM’s responsibilities will be offering advice to Uzbekistan’s government about setting up a platform for dialogue between … Read more

Five injured as helicopter crash lands in eastern Georgia

A helicopter of Georgia’s Border Police. (RFE/RL.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Five people were injured as a helicopter crash landed in eastern Georgia on Thursday.

Three pilots, a border guard and a police officer were injured as the helicopter belonging to the Border Police had a hard touchdown near the village of Artana in Kakheti.

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US to sell Stinger missiles to Russia's neighbor Georgia

Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria. (mod.gov.ge.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia will probably receive American-made Stinger MANPADs, the defense minister has revealed.

Defense Minister Levan Izoria mentioned the new weapons acquisition during a confirmation hearing in parliament on Tuesday.

“Georgia will get, along with the Javelins,

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Georgia's ruling party allegedly preparing to pick justice minister as candidate for president

Thea Tsulukiani
Justice Minister Thea Tsulukiani. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s ruling party is going to pick Justice Minister Tea Tsulukiani as a candidate for president, an opposition TV station claims.

Rustavi 2 TV claimed Tsulukiani’s candidacy has been approved by former PM Bidzina Ivanishvili.

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