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Georgia to build airports and launch new direct flights

Georgia to build airports and launch new direct flights

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said that Georgian airports would serve 6.8 million passengers this year.  Speaking about the airline industry, the Georgian PM said the country’s international airports served a …

Kutaisi airport resumes operations

Kutaisi airport resumes operations

Western Georgia’s Kutaisi International Airport on Tuesday announced it was resuming operations after heavy rains caused a suspension late on Monday. The Airport said in a social media post flights to Dortmund, Barcelona and …

Georgia found channel for illegal migration to US

Georgia found channel for illegal migration to US

In Georgia, a criminal group of three local residents was uncovered. The members of the group were engaged in illegal transportation of Georgian citizens to the United States through Mexico

Hurricane damaged over 350 houses in Kutaisi

Hurricane damaged over 350 houses in Kutaisi

Today, mayor of Kutaisi Iosif Khakhaleishvili said that this week, the hurricane in Western Georgia damaged more than 350 buildings, cars and infrastructure in the city. "I'm sure that the weather will allow us to assess the …

Former Parliament building in Kutaisi to be turned into IT hub

Former Parliament building in Kutaisi to be turned into IT hub

A new information technology hub will be created in the former Parliament building in western Georgian city of Kutaisi, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced at the Government meeting on Monday. The PM told the meeting …

Teenagers robbed shop near police station in Kutaisi

Teenagers robbed shop near police station in Kutaisi

A clothing shop located near the police station was robbed in Kutaisi, Georgian media reported. This morning, the shop owner saw that the door was unlocked, clothes were scattered on the floor, and his personal belongings …

Wizz Air resumes direct Kutaisi-Paris flights

Wizz Air resumes direct Kutaisi-Paris flights

Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air has resumed direct flights from the Kutaisi International Airport in western Georgia to the French capital Paris on Thursday, the ​​United Airports of Georgia announced. With a total of 154 passengers …

Georgian rescuers save injured tourist in Svaneti mountains

Georgian rescuers save injured tourist in Svaneti mountains

Georgian rescuers have saved an injured visitor in the mountains of the northern province of Svaneti, the Emergency Management Service of the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. The Service said it had been informed of a foreign citizen …

Georgia faces opposition-ruling party showdown

Georgia faces opposition-ruling party showdown

The United National Movement candidates may win the municipal elections in all major Georgian cities, except Tbilisi, according to the results of the IPSOS survey commissioned by the opposition-minded TV channel Mtavari Arkhi in Tbilisi, …