Imedi Tv [portable]

| Feature | | Rustavi 2 | Mtavari Arkhi | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Political Stance | Pro-Government (Georgian Dream) | Pro-Opposition (Previously UNM) | Anti-Government / Independent | | News Style | Dramatic, State-affirming | Aggressive, Opposition-leaning | Investigative, Critical | | Entertainment | Turkish dramas, Voice | Movies, Local comedies | Talk shows, Documentaries | | Audience Share | ~25-30% (Highest) | ~15-20% | ~10-15% |

The network's history is deeply intertwined with Georgia’s turbulent political shifts. During the anti-government protests of November 2007, Imedi TV was famously raided and temporarily shut down by law enforcement under the administration of President Mikheil Saakashvili, a pivotal moment in the history of Georgian press freedom. Following years of ownership disputes and changing political tides, the channel was returned to the Patarkatsishvili family in 2012, eventually aligning its platform into a highly stable corporate entity. 2. Programming and Content Portfolio imedi tv