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Georgia to build new international airport in Tbilisi

Georgia to build new international airport in Tbilisi

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze underscored the need for “intensive work” to progress on projects for a new international airport and football stadium for Tbilisi. "We have announced the airport …

Gas explosion kills one, injures 4 in Tbilisi

Gas explosion kills one, injures 4 in Tbilisi

One person died and and four people, including a child, were injured in an explosion from a suspected gas leak in a residential building in Georgia’s capital. The explosion occurred on the night between Monday and Tuesday in …

Saakashvili's arrest extended in border crossing case

Saakashvili's arrest extended in border crossing case

The Tbilisi City Court ruled to leave former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in pretrial custody during an investigation into a criminal case on an illegal border crossing in 2021. The court dismissed objections from …

Tbilisi Christmas Villages to open on December 21

Tbilisi Christmas Villages to open on December 21

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced the city’s Christmas Villages would open on December 21 on Orbeliani Square and recreational areas of Dedaena Park, The mayor noted the Christmas Villages will offer a variety of New …

Another protest action begins in Tbilisi

Another protest action begins in Tbilisi

Tbilisi is once again at the center of protest activity. Students are taking part in another opposition action in front of the parliament building.

First plane from Urumqi lands in Tbilisi

First plane from Urumqi lands in Tbilisi

Air China, the country's largest airline, has officially launched operations in the Georgian airline market, the United Airports of Georgia reported. The airline completed its inaugural flight from Urumqi to Tbilisi …

New Year in Tbilisi: main Christmas tree lit up without ceremony

New Year in Tbilisi: main Christmas tree lit up without ceremony

The New Year tree on Rustaveli Avenue near the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi was lit today without the traditional festive ceremony. The capital's authorities changed the format of the tree lighting amid protests that have lasted almost three weeks.

18th protest rally held in Tbilisi

18th protest rally held in Tbilisi

Another protest rally in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi has ended peacefully, with no incidents reported. A series of protest marches were held in …

Tbilisi Christmas tree lighting ceremony postponed

Tbilisi Christmas tree lighting ceremony postponed

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said the lighting ceremony of Georgia's main Christmas tree in Tbilisi in front of the Parliament building, scheduled for the Saturday evening, was postponed, amid the ongoing protests. …