Energy Links: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Bulgaria signed a clean-energy partnership in Antalya to expand cross-border power lines and boost electricity exports to EU markets. Opposition Ban: After a Constitutional Court hearing on Georgian Dream’s bid to ban five opposition parties, Lelo leader Grigol Gegelia vowed to keep fighting, calling the case baseless and a threat to political participation. Protests: Pro-European demonstrators gathered in Tbilisi for the 713th consecutive evening, honoring activist Mzisa Gabeshia and renewing calls to free political prisoners and change course. Migration Enforcement: Georgia deported 91 foreign nationals in a recent operation as authorities press ahead with tougher immigration enforcement. Russia Ties: Russian security official Sergei Shoigu praised Georgian Dream for allegedly preventing a 2024 coup, drawing opposition accusations that the government is serving Moscow. Education: Critics warn the government’s planned overhaul of the education system could tighten state control over universities.