Starting April 3, 2026 holders of Georgian diplomatic, official, or service passports will require a visa to enter Switzerland. The decision was made by the Swiss Federal Council at its meeting on April 1. Although Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, it has aligned itself with a decision taken by Brussels on …
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Sanctioned Justice: 44 Judges Targeted for Georgian Dream’s Crackdown in 2025
As in previous years, Western countries imposed sanctions in 2025 on dozens of Georgian Dream representatives and allies. Among those sanctioned were judges who, through their roles in the party’s repressive measures, presided over both criminal and administrative cases against protest participants. In total, 47 judges have been sanctioned by Western countries in recent years. …
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15,000 Tons of Russian Fuel Enter Batumi; Georgia’s Revenue Service Denies Sanctions Breach
The Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia confirms that Russian fuel was brought into the country by ship but states that neither the vessel nor the cargo is subject to international sanctions. The information that a ship imported Russian fuel into Georgia was initially shared by one of the leaders of the …