Human Rights Crackdown in Georgia: Amnesty International says Georgia’s ruling party has driven a serious erosion of rights, using disinformation, fast-tracked repressive laws, and police and court pressure to crush peaceful dissent. Protest Pressure in Tbilisi: Supporters of European integration kept up daily marches outside parliament, demanding political prisoners’ release and an end to police violence, with animal rights activists also joining. EU Relations Debate: A new OpEd argues Georgia is trying to reset ties with the EU through a “connectivity” narrative, shifting relations toward transactional terms while sidelining rights concerns. Anti-Dissent Policing: Reports say Georgian police have begun persecuting activists for “hate speech” on social media. Major Cyber-Crime Case in Batumi: US-led action dismantled alleged AudiA6 crypto laundering, with arrests in Batumi and charges tied to a $389M network. Drug Arrests in Tbilisi: Georgia’s Interior Ministry says four people were arrested in Tbilisi on drug-related charges, including large-scale possession and cultivation. Abkhazia Water Crisis: Villagers in Naush say they’ve lacked centralized water for nearly eight years, urging authorities to act. Sports Spotlight: Georgia’s Adaejah Hodge set collegiate records at NCAA track, while Georgia’s women’s team won the NCAA title; in baseball, Oklahoma advanced after a 9-0 win and is set to face Georgia next.