Member of the Communications Commission Ivane Makharadze, and Head of the International Relations Department of the Communications Commission Nino Grdzelishvili, took part in the 28th plenary session of the Council of Europe Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI).  The session was devoted to defining CDMSI's priorities for 2026, discussing strategies for combating disinformation and developing national media and information literacy. In addition, the event discussed...

ComCom did not uphold the complaints of Georgia’s Future Academy and Aleksandre Zibzibadze, as well as Georgia’s Future Academy, Aleksandre Zibzibadze and Maria Darchiev, regarding the imposition of administrative liability against Teleimedi. The organisation and the aforementioned individuals filed two complaints with ComCom regarding the reports about them in the Teleimedi shows “Chronicle” and “Imedis Kvira.” According to the complainants, their activities...

The Communications Commission has issued a written warning to POSTV for failing to air pre-election debates during the 2025 municipal elections.  According to the Law on Broadcasting, a broadcaster is obliged to air pre-election debates and ensure the participation of all qualified electoral subjects in a non-discriminatory manner during the pre-election campaign in its coverage zone.  Due to the fact that the broadcaster had not been sanctioned for similar violations in the past...

The Media School Studio of the Communications Commission held a two-day seminar for students and working journalists, chaired by psychologist Zura Mkheidze. During the meetings, participants learned about the impact of media on the audience, the process of perceiving information, the importance of body language, decoding non-verbal behaviour, and the observation methods necessary for journalistic work. In addition to the theoretical part, the seminar also included practical exercises. During...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission will expand its Masterclass series by adding online lectures by sports journalist and commentator Dima Oboladze every Monday. As part of the masterclass, the author will share practical advice on sports news coverage, live reporting, interviews, and other important issues, drawing on his 35-year experience, and will tell real stories seen through the eyes of a commentator. The Masterclass of the Media Academy includes lectures by 18 authors...

The Communications Commission has issued a written warning to Teleimedi and Studio Maestro for failing to air pre-election debates during the 2025 municipal elections.   Teleimedi told the Communications Commission that in their opinion, holding political debates was impossible and guests were not invited due to the hate speech and targeted aggression against the broadcaster by representatives of the opposition parties. According to Studio Maestro, the broadcaster was unable to hold...

Cellfie Mobile won the auction announced by the Communications Commission to improve the quality of services. As part of 4 abstract lots, the company purchased frequencies in the 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz bands at the total cost of GEL 23,598,970. Cellfie Mobile purchased the frequencies at a 40% discount, including a 20% discount based on the commitment to provide access to a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). After obtaining the frequency resource, the mobile operator will be able to improve...

The Communications Commission has started implementing the Digital Support Programme in the Municipality of Martvili, where it will provide free training to residents of 15 villages. ComCom representatives met with locals in Martvili and provided them with detailed information about the programme.  The target settlements in the Municipality of Martvili are: Didi Chkoni, Doberazeni, Meore Gurdzemi, Meore Kitsia, Mesame Balda, Najakhavo, Nakhunavo, Nogha, Oche, Patara Zhinota, Saberulavo,...

In the third quarter of 2025, TV broadcasters collected a total of GEL 29.3 million in commercial advertising revenues. The information supplied by broadcasters to the Communications Commission under the Law on Broadcasting shows that the following companies spent the most money procuring advertising on Teleimedi, Rustavi 2, POSTV, GDS TV, Formula and TV Pirveli in Q3 2025: Teleimedi collected more than GEL 500,000 in advertising revenues from Meama, Smart Capital Consultancy, and Orbi Group...

The Media School of the Communications Commission held a seminar for journalists and people interested in journalism on the subject of “Coverage of Diplomacy and International Politics.” The meeting was chaired by the Director General of the Directorate for Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomat Kakha Sikharulidze. At various times, he was the Ambassador to Italy, Czech Republic, China, Malta, and San Marino. He was also the Spokesperson and First Deputy...