Wednesday, March 25, 2026

PIK journalists out of a job

Journalists at PIK finally got an explanation from the public broadcaster: They have been closed down. (Photo posted online by the journalists.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — Georgia’s Public Broadcaster has abolished its contract with the Russian language TV station PIK, which has been off the air since October 19.

PIK, or First Informational Caucasian, was a channel belonging to Georgia’s Public Broadcaster. It

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Saakashvili strengthens his personal security

Special State Protection Service have expanded tasks and powers, following a decree by President Mikheil Saakashvili. (Official photo.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — The Georgian president is strengthening the security around himself and his family.

Mikheil Saakashvili has issued a decree according to which the Special State Protection Service will be given additional functions to protect the president and his family.

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NATO committed to Georgia, says Appathurai

Bidzina Ivanishvili (left) greeted James Appathurai, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, at his business complex in Tbilisi. (Official photo.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — NATO will remain absolutely committed to Georgia, a NATO envoy said after meeting the future prime minister of Georgia.

James Appathurai, who is on a visit to Georgia, on Thursday held a meeting with Bidzina Ivanishvili, congratulating him on his

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