Monday, March 16, 2026

Giorgi Kandelaki

Georgia questions public figures after report warns of Iranian influence

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TBILISI, March 10 – A new report about alleged Iranian influence in Georgia has triggered a political storm, with Georgia’s domestic intelligence service questioning politicians, a former defense minister, a retired general and a researcher after a series of public statements about possible security threats. The controversy began after former defense minister Tina Khidasheli said … Read more

Georgian ex-defense minister called in for questioning over “terror school” claim

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TBILISI, March 7 – Georgia’s domestic intelligence service has opened an investigation after public statements about alleged terrorism-linked activity inside the country, and summoned ex-defense minister Tina Khidasheli and opposition politician Gubaz Sanikidze for questioning. The case originated in statements by Khidasheli, now head of the Civic Idea organization, made on TV Pirveli, that an … Read more

Georgian MP injured after colleague throws ashtray, hits wrong person

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TBILISI, DFWatch–A member of the Georgian parliament was lightly injured on Wednesday, after a verbal and physical confrontation that led to an ashtray being hurled at his face.

Otar Kakhidze was accidentally hit by an ashtray during a confrontation

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Georgia’s ruling party declares ‘pragmatic’ policy toward Russia

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parliament_voteTBILISI, DFWatch–As Georgia’s parliament prepares to declare the country’s foreign policy, the opposition National Movement has lashed out at the ruling party for wanting a ‘pragmatic’ policy toward Russia.

Georgia aspires to NATO and EU membership, parliamentarians are preparing to declare,

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