Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Journalists' rights are still under pressure in Georgia

Commentator Zviad Koridze says since the national TV stations are involved in propaganda, the only thing which disturbs them is local media. (Photo: Mari Nikuradze.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – After a series of incidents with security and police, journalists gathered in Tbilisi to share their stories and inform foreign diplomats.

Association of Regional Broadcasters had prepared a documentary based on material from regional reporters.

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Violence against journalists on World Press Freedom Day

Tamar Chugoshvili is leader of Georgian Young Lawyer's Association.

TBILISI, DFWatch – During several days, while the whole world was celebrating World Press Freedom Day, journalists have been violated, insulted, beaten or deprived of their cameras and belongings in Georgia, writes Tamar Chugoshvili, leader of Georgian Young Lawyer’s

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Want strengthened protection of media

TBILISI, DFWatch – Editor of newspaper Rezonansi Eliso Chapidze (pictured) and a group of media workers Friday submitted a bill to parliament, asking for strengthened protection of journalists ahead of next year’s parliamentary eleciton. The authors of the bill asks to create the conditions so journalists can work in accordance with international standards. One of … Read more