Two Georgian citizens detained near the Tskhinvali occupation line on September 3 have been released and returned to Tbilisi-controlled territory, the State Security Service of Georgia said on October 9.

Russia has suspended import and sale of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from several key Georgian producers, Russian media reported, citing, among others, a document from Rospotrebnadzor:

GD Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili says Tbilisi is aware of “a number of” EU member states supporting Georgia’s bid for OSCE chairmanship in 2027, amid reports of objections among European countries.

TI Georgia says it identified 93 distinct words and phrases that ComCom, Georgia's media regulator, "prohibited" government-critical broadcasters from using after last year's amendments gave it more control over their coverage.

The lower house of the Dutch Parliament adopted a motion calling for an interstate case against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights, citing “repressive legislation” and “police violence” against demonstrators, among others.

Georgia’s Prosecutor General’s Office said it is investigating Nana Keinishvili, National Bank of Georgia (NBG) Board member and former Georgian Dream MP, over alleged illegal participation in entrepreneurial activity.

The UN Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution on “Cooperation with Georgia” in Geneva, addressing the human rights situation in the country’s occupied territories, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported on October 7.

EU Parliament adopted a resolution on Georgian Dream's attempts to ban opposition parties, calling for “immediate withdrawal” of party-ban constitutional claim, for the release of “political prisoners,” and for “targeted sanctions” against GD figures.

Georgian musician Misho Sulukhia alleged on October 7 that plainclothes men introducing themselves as law enforcers assaulted him in Tbilisi, while the Interior Ministry said Sulukhia was stopped for a check but fled the scene.

Anti-government protester Sergey Kancheli said he had to leave Georgia after six police officers subjected him to physical and verbal abuse, including pressuring him to engage in a sexual act.

Up to 35,000 families have stopped receiving subsistence allowances under Georgia’s largest social assistance scheme after authorities reviewed up to 80,000 families, with health officials citing their "improved circumstances."

Kobakhidze lauded Georgia’s expanding economic ties with China at a government meeting while noting government’s efforts to explore new markets, including through free trade talks with South Korea, Serbia, and Gulf countries.

Georgia’s State Security Service said it arrested a Georgian citizen for allegedly attempting to sell uranium-238 to a foreign citizen for USD 700,000.

Georgia’s National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement returned to European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) nearly two years after suspension led to fears of negative impact on Georgian students and universities.

Georgian human rights group Social Justice Center called on Georgia to "immediately suspend" extraditions to Russia amid reports that authorities revived the practice after a temporary moratorium.

Georgia’s prison controversy, which followed allegations by an inmate that he was sexually abused at hands of prison guards, escalated amid allegations of subsequent violence against inmates and reports of tensions in prison.

Around 3,300 foreign nationals have been expelled from Georgia so far this year, Interior Ministry said. This marks a significant increase compared to past years, with 1,311 foreign nationals deported from Georgia in 2025.

Access to medical services and socio-economic assistance for Ukrainian citizens residing in Georgia who arrived in Georgia due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been extended until January 1, 2027, government administration reported.

Family disputes authorities' account of a suicide after an inmate was found dead days ago in Rustavi prison.

Russian authorities reported that a prisoner, Dmitry Pushkarev, who had been previously extradited from Georgia, was killed after he attacked escorts on a train, killing one and wounding three.