Russian Deportation Case: Denis Kulanin, pardoned after protests, has left Georgia after a court upheld expulsion proceedings; the Ministry of Internal Affairs says he was given seven days to leave voluntarily and was barred from re-entry for five years. Court & Opposition Tensions: Three opposition figures linked to the Asaval-Dasavali interviewee Lazare Jorbenadze’s death were questioned again, with prosecutors saying witnesses couldn’t confirm a suicide narrative while defense teams demand questioning of top officials named in Garibashvili’s prison letter. Animal Rights Activist Detained: Tbilisi court ordered pre-trial detention for animal rights activist Tamaz Elizbarashvili over alleged threats, as his lawyers argue the footage released by prosecutors doesn’t show a weapon and witnesses don’t back the claim. Health Policy: Georgia’s Health Minister says Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug Givinostat will arrive in Tbilisi at the start of next week after a purchase deal with Italfarmaco. Local Governance: Tbilisi Mayor’s office announced street and utility rehabilitation steps, including work on Aleksandre Chavchavadze Street and preventive measures in the Vere River bed. Public Transport Upgrade: CRRC unveiled Tbilisi’s first four-car metro trainset for Line 1, with delivery planned for late 2026 and service next year. Culture & Diplomacy: Armenia’s Culture Days in Georgia are set for October 7–Nov 8, starting with a gala concert and an exhibition of Yervand Kochar. Media Freedom: Factor TV received a 2026 Free Media Award, while imprisoned Belarusian journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau was also named among laureates.