Row between Georgia and UK erupts over BBC report
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has strongly criticized the British broadcaster BBC for publishing a report alleging the use of a chemical substance dating back to World War I in Tbilisi.
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Kaladze says attempt to spark revolution in Georgia unsurprising
Foreign elements continue their attempts to stir unrest and revolution in Georgia, Mayor of Tbilisi and Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party Kakha Kaladze said.
UK imposed sanctions against two judges from Georgia
The restrictions involve freezing accounts and other financial restrictions on the territory of the United Kingdom
British Airways to launch UK-Georgia flights in March
British Airways, the UK flag carrier airline, will launch direct regular flights between London and Georgia’s capital on March 30, the United …
Georgian authorities find no basis for imposing sanctions against Ivanishvili
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze claimed possible sanctions against founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party Bidzina …
UK's anti-Georgian sanctions damage relations between two countries
Sanctions against Georgian Interior Ministry officials by the UKundermine the friendship between the two countries, Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili said at a meeting with British Ambassador Gareth Ward. …
UK announces sanctions against Georgian Interior Ministry
The Georgian Interior Minister and his subordinates have been subject to UK sanctions. One of the restrictions includes a ban on entry to the United Kingdom
Britain freezes dialogue with Georgia
The British authorities have decided to freeze the UK-Georgia Wardrop Strategic Dialogue and cancel talks between the defense chiefs due to the activities of the Georgian authorities, …
Georgia offers UK direct Tbilisi-London flights
Georgia wants to introduce direct flights from London to Tbilisi to attract more UK tourists to Georgian resorts
John Zosimos’ ancient manuscript returns to Georgia
Founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party Bidzina Ivanishvili purchased a unique handwritten manuscript of the 10th-century by the famed Georgian calligrapher, author, translator and bookbinder-monk John Zosimos at Christie's auction in …
Georgian airline to connect Tbilisi and London
Georgians will be able to fly non-stop to London soon. Local carrier Air Iveria plans to launch flights.
Georgia's National Bank to start selling gold bars
Georgia's National Bank (NGB) said it would start issuing gold certificates and selling gold bars starting on December 4 in order to diversify the investment market and assets. The Royal Mint, the United Kingdom's official maker …
Georgian editions to be displayed at London Book Fair
A Georgian national stand with up to 200 new book editions, the latest foreign language translations, and catalogues of Georgian publishers will be showcased next month at London Book Fair. Literature enthusiasts will also be able …
British ship HMS ECHO enters Batumi
The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo arrived in Georgia’s Black Sea port of Batumi today. The British Embassy to Georgia said the ship's visit further demonstrates “the ongoing strong and vibrant cooperation” …
Georgia hands over convict Jack Shepherd to British police
Georgian escort officers handed over British convict Jack Shepherd, convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence, to the British police at the Tbilisi International Airport, the Georgian Special Penitentiary Service reported. Two …
Man wanted in UK arrested in Georgia
A fugitive who was convicted of killing a woman in a speedboat crash on the Thames has been arrested in Georgia. Jack Shepherd, 31, was sentenced in his absence to a six-year jail term for the manslaughter by gross negligence of …
Georgian FM discusses Skripal case with British Ambassador
Georgian Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze held a meeting with British Ambassador to Georgia Justin McKenzie Smith. Smith has welcomed Georgia’s decision to expel a Russian diplomat from the …
UK offers £5.5m for democracy development in Georgia
The United Kingdom will offer £5.5 million to support the sustainable development of democracy in Georgia. The news was announced in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom today where issues related to Georgia’s …
Boris Johnson plans to visit Tbilisi
The United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson, speaking with Georgian Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze in London, said that he wants to visit Georgia. …
Mark Pritchard appointed UK trade representative to Georgia
The United Kingdom has appointed a trade representative to Georgia in order to strengthen economic links and boost trade between the two countries. Mark Pritchard will be the first trade representative of the UK to …