Kobakhidze receives Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze received Central Asian Foreign Ministers, with talks with Georgia's Foreign Minister also scheduled for today.
Batumi
New Batumi-Sarpi highway to be built in Georgia
The Roads Department of the Georgian Infrastructure Ministry has signed a contract with the Chinese company China Railway Tunnel Group to construct an 11.3 km highway that will connect the Batumi bypass road with the Sarpi border crossing point on the border with Turkey within the international East-West corridor, the department said.
Plane from Batumi makes emergency landing off Turkish coast
A technical problem forced the pilot to make an emergency landing off the coast of Turkey, near the Pazar district of Rize.
Kazakh oil transit through Georgia jumps fivefold
Oil transit from Kazakhstan through Georgia will increase fivefold in August, reaching 100,000 tonnes compared to 20,000 tonnes in July.
Red Wings flight from Batumi fails to reach Perm
A Red Wings Airlines aircraft operating the Batumi-Perm route performed an emergency landing before reaching its destination
Summer season kicks off at Georgia's resorts with special security measures
Police and rescue services in Georgian resort towns will be on high alert throughout the summer
Georgian Airways launches regular flights between Tbilisi and Batumi
On June 25, Georgian Airways is set to launch regular flights connecting Tbilisi and Batumi, with four flights per week.
First Youth Olympic Festival kicks off in Georgia
The first Youth Olympic Festival of Georgia is underway in Batumi, with over 1.2 million athletes set to take part.
Yerevan-Tbilisi-Batumi seasonal rail service to relaunch mid-June
Armenia's railway operator, South Caucasus Railway, has announced the seasonal resumption of international passenger service on the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Batumi route.
Direct flight to connect Saratov and Batumi
The Red Wings airline is set to introduce a new international flight for the start of the summer season, establishing a connection between Saratov and Batumi.
Cruises across Sea of Azov could link Russia and Georgia
Russia is considering reviving international cruise routes from the Sea of Azov. This will require the restoration of the passenger pier.
Georgian authorities uncover $5.5 million illegal oil operation at Batumi Terminal
Georgian investigators have apprehended Batumi oil terminal executives involved in unauthorized petroleum sales totaling millions of dollars.
Red Wings to connect Krasnodar and Batumi with direct flights
Red Wings Airlines will launch direct flights between Krasnodar and Batumi on October 29, operating twice weekly.
Georgian Dream wins elections across Georgia
The ruling Georgian Dream party has achieved a decisive victory in Georgia's municipal elections.
New recreation park opens in Batumi
A new 20,000-square-meter recreation park has opened in Batumi. More than 600 trees were planted there.
Azimuth Airline to connect Batumi and Sochi with direct flights
Azimuth Airline will launch flights between Sochi and Batumi beginning in August.
Batumi to host European Beach Soccer Cup
Batumi will host the European Beach Soccer Championship. Last year, the city hosted the Euro League, and an arena was built on Batumi Boulevard.
Direct flights launched between Batumi and Tashkent
The Fly Khiva airliner made a direct flight between Tashkent and Batumi. The company will operate regular flights between the two cities twice a week.
New acting mayor appointed in Batumi
The name of the new acting mayor of Batumi has been announced. This position became vacant after Archil Chikovani resigned yesterday.
Batumi shifts City day celebrations
Residents of Batumi will celebrate City Day in early May. This year, the Georgian city will turn 137 years old. Previously, the holiday was celebrated in September.
