Friday, December 5, 2025

Ruling GD plays continuity card ahead of Tbilisi council vote

TBILISI, September 1 – Unveiling the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party’s lineup for Tbilisi city assembly, Mayor Kakha Kaladze stressed continuity as he described the past achievements during his eight year tenure. Speaking at the presentation, Kaladze said the team was made up of “experienced, professional and responsible people” who are ready to turn citizens’ … Read more

Tbilisi mayor accuses West of pressuring Georgia to open ‘second front’ in Ukraine war

TBILISI, August 27 – Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, who is running for a third term, claimed on Monday that Western partners once tried to pressure Georgia’s government to open a “second front” of the Russia-Ukraine war. Kaladze told reporters on Tuesday that unspecified Western politicians launched ‘threats, blackmail, and insults’ aimed at pushing Georgia into … Read more

Georgia’s ruling GD party officially nominates Kaladze as candidate for Tbilisi mayor

TBILISI, July 31 – Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, has officially nominated incumbent mayor Kakha Kaladze for a third term in the upcoming municipal elections. The announcement was made during a high-profile campaign launch event in Mtatsminda Park in the capital attended by senior party leaders including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Georgian Dream (GD) … Read more

Georgia’s ruling GD party nominates Kaladze for third term as Tbilisi mayor

TBILISI, July 30 – Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream (Gd) party has announced that Kakha Kaladze will be its candidate for mayor of the capital Tbilisi. The announcement was made via the party’s social media channels. An official presentation is expected on July 31. Kaladze, a former professional footballer and energy minister, is running for a … Read more

Political crisis in Georgia reaches point of no return, opposition starts “permanent” rallies

TBILISI, DFWatch–The confrontation between the Georgian Dream (GD) government and the opposition appears to have reached a point of no return, as the former on Monday flatly ruled out any chance of changing the electoral system. Kakha Kaladze, the Tbilisi mayor who has been front man for the GD the last few days, said at … Read more