Saturday, June 13, 2026

National Movement Party claims harrassment by Georgian Dream

Levan Bezhashvili from the National Movement Party said Georgian Dream representatives have been harassing his party colleagues in parts of Georgia. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — The former ruling party accuses the new government of blackmailing and harassment, while the new government officials ask them to present evidence.

The claims were described at a briefing in the National Movement party’s

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Ivanishvili can not say when pensions will be increased

Bidzina Ivanishvili can not offer a time frame for his election promise to increase pensions to the same level as the minimum wage, 220 lari (USD 132). (IPN.)

The future Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili on Wednesday visited parliament to meet with the minority and answer their critical questions about the future plans and goals of the government and the government’s plan.

Most of the questions were about the time

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Refugee minister candidate criticized for 'racist' statements

Davit Darakhvelidze, proposed new refugee minister, has apologized for remarks interpreted as offensive to immigrants. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — Groups in Georgia ask the new government to reconsider its candidate for refugee minister, after criticism for making racist statements.

A week ago Bidzina Ivanishvili presented his list of names for the future government. One of them was Davit

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