Upper Lars now: Trucks stuck in traffic jam again
Over 400 trucks are stuck in a traffic jam on the border between Russia and Georgia. There are about two hundred cars in the parking lot in front of the Upper Lars checkpoint.
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Gang from Georgia detained in Europe for stealing rare books from libraries
Members of the criminal community operated in European countries. They stole over 150 books with a total value of approximately 2.5 million euros.
Kobakhidze: Georgia to join EU soon
The Prime Minister of Georgia said that his country would be in the European Union soon. He emphasized that joining the EU was Georgia's main priority in foreign policy.
Europe condemns Georgia because of law on foreign agents
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the law on agents of foreign influence in Georgia. The document calls for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili.
New rally against bill on foreign agents kicks off in Tbilisi
Another protest against the adoption of the bill on foreign agents has begun at the Georgian parliament
Presidents of Georgia, Lithuania discussed foreign agents bill
Salome Zurabishvili spoke on the phone with her Lithuanian colleague
Red Wings to connect Batumi, Yekaterinburg
Within next months, the Russian Red Wings carrier will begin operating direct flights to the Georgian resort of Batumi from Yekaterinburg
Georgia acquires first floating solar power plant
A floating 216-kW solar power plant has been put into operation in Georgia
Georgia accuses Lithuania of attack over European Parliament statements
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said he expected the Lithuanian Embassy to the country to make a response over a statement of Petras Auštrevičius, the Lithuanian politician and member of the European Parliament, who …
Georgia's oldest public servant celebrates 100th birthday
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze wished a happy 100th birthday to Revaz Kapanadze, the oldest public servant in the country who has worked for the National Forensics Bureau for 76 years. The Government Administration said …
Georgia completes longest tunnel to border with Russia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze attended an event celebrating the completion of the construction of the Kvesheti-Kobi tunnel, the longest in the country built to facilitate reduced travel time on the domestic North-South Corridor. …
Baku and Tbilisi aim to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties
Representatives of Azerbaijan and Georgia has held a meeting in Baku today. A whole range of issues, including joint work on economic projects, have been discussed there.
Irakli Kobakhidze to come to Hungary
Tomorrow, April 24, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze will pay a two-day visit to Budapest, where he is scheduled to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Deputy PM: Georgia’s economy to be fastest growing in Europe
Georgian Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili said the country’s economic growth forecast was “positive” in the medium term and the domestic economy was set to become “one of the …
Tbilisi welcomes Azerbaijan-Armenia border delimitation deal
The Georgian foreign office welcomed an agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia on launching a process of border delimitation. In a social media post, the ministry reaffirmed its “strong commitment” to contributing to a …
Tbilisi plans to host Champions League final
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that a 70,000-capacity football stadium will be built in Tbilisi with a goal of the venue hosting the 2028 final of the UEFA Champions League. According to the PM, the …
Georgian opposition proposes alternative to law on foreign agents
In Georgia, the opposition proposed allowing lobbying for political interests. The bill was registered by the Bureau of the Georgian Parliament.
Georgian Dream announces rally in support of transparency bill
The ruling Georgian Dream party announced a public rally would be held outside the Parliament in Tbilisi on April 29 “to say yes to …
No explosives found at Tbilisi schools
No explosive substance or devices were found in educational institutions and shopping centres in Tbilisi after the Georgian State Security Service verified reports made on social media and messaging services. According to the State …
How to get from Amsterdam to Tbilisi cheaply
Budget airline Transavia started operation flights to Tbilisi. The first flight has already taken place, marking the start of regular flights between the capitals of the Netherlands and Georgia.
