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12:07
Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

11:46
The “Girchi” party is changing its name

11:32
Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

11:19
In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister
11:14
Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

10:51
In August, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 25 environmental violations, 21 cases involved illegal logging

09:53
As of August 2026, Georgia’s gross international reserves reach an all-time high of USD 8.14 billion

08:05
Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum
04 September

21:43
Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of various types of drugs - 7 people arrested

19:50
Friedrich Merz will lose Sunday’s regional election, whatever the result – POLITICO

16:56
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia meets with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel

16:05
Defence and Security Committee took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the State Budget
15:47
Committees took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the 2026 state budget

14:44
If Russian citizen Denis Kulanin does not leave the country voluntarily, the expulsion order will be enforced forcibly - MIA

14:36
Bavarian site starts production of 5,000 AI-guided drones for Kyiv

14:08
The medicine “Givinostat” for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be in Tbilisi at the beginning of next week – Sarjveladze
13:38
Kakha Kaladze meets with Israel’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

12:19
A powerful thunderstorm has hit Toronto, damaging buildings, closing roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents

11:48
Deputy Minister Lasha Avaliani meets with representatives of the U.S. Embassy and FHI 360

11:12
Department of Environmental Supervision identified 20,727 cases of non-compliance with vehicle emission standards within 3 years of the launch of monitoring
11:08
The NFA is conducting sanitary logging in the Sachkhere forestry district to improve the sanitary condition of pine cultures

10:54
Difference between the stateless UNM-agents and the state-minded government is visible in statements like this - “Abkhazians detest us and nothing can be done about it” - we believe that reconciliation is possible - Kirtskhalia

10:42
As a result of complaints reviewed by the Dispute Resolution Commission operating under the NBG, the total amount reimbursed to consumers reached GEL 426 thousand as of August

10:41
Students of Kutaisi International University complete remote internship programme at the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency
10:36
Police arrested one person on charges of fraudulently acquiring a large amount of money, preparing and using a fake official document

10:17
Tamar Ioseliani and the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Transformation of Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

00:50
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:31
Magyar says Ukraine is “obviously not ready” to join the EU

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Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

The “Girchi” party is changing its name

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

In August, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 25 environmental violations, 21 cases involved illegal logging

As of August 2026, Georgia’s gross international reserves reach an all-time high of USD 8.14 billion

Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum

04-09-2026 21:43

Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of various types of drugs - 7 people arrested

04-09-2026 19:50

Friedrich Merz will lose Sunday’s regional election, whatever the result – POLITICO

04-09-2026 16:56

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia meets with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel

04-09-2026 16:05

Defence and Security Committee took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the State Budget

04-09-2026 15:47

Committees took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the 2026 state budget

04-09-2026 14:44

If Russian citizen Denis Kulanin does not leave the country voluntarily, the expulsion order will be enforced forcibly - MIA

04-09-2026 14:36

Bavarian site starts production of 5,000 AI-guided drones for Kyiv

04-09-2026 14:08

The medicine “Givinostat” for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be in Tbilisi at the beginning of next week – Sarjveladze

04-09-2026 13:38

Kakha Kaladze meets with Israel’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

04-09-2026 12:19

A powerful thunderstorm has hit Toronto, damaging buildings, closing roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents

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In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

The tangible outcomes of targeted capital investment and consistent government policy are directly reflected in sector performance, with 2026 demonstrating record momentum across maritime, rail, and aviation networks.
Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

Holding of the Maritime Forum is of particular importance against the backdrop of new challenges in the global economy, where the role of route diversification, supply chain resilience, and reliable connections...
Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum

Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum. The event is being held under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Georgia, with the support of the Ministry of Economy, and organized by the Maritime Transport Agency.

Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

The “Girchi” party is changing its name

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

In August, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 25 environmental violations, 21 cases involved illegal logging

As of August 2026, Georgia’s gross international reserves reach an all-time high of USD 8.14 billion

Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum

04-09-2026 21:43

Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of various types of drugs - 7 people arrested

04-09-2026 19:50

Friedrich Merz will lose Sunday’s regional election, whatever the result – POLITICO

04-09-2026 16:56

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia meets with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel

04-09-2026 16:05

Defence and Security Committee took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the State Budget

04-09-2026 15:47

Committees took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the 2026 state budget

04-09-2026 14:44

If Russian citizen Denis Kulanin does not leave the country voluntarily, the expulsion order will be enforced forcibly - MIA

04-09-2026 14:36

Bavarian site starts production of 5,000 AI-guided drones for Kyiv

04-09-2026 14:08

The medicine “Givinostat” for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be in Tbilisi at the beginning of next week – Sarjveladze

04-09-2026 13:38

Kakha Kaladze meets with Israel’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

04-09-2026 12:19

A powerful thunderstorm has hit Toronto, damaging buildings, closing roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents

All news

POLITICS

Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

The “Girchi” party is changing its name

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

ECONOMICS

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

As of August 2026, Georgia’s gross international reserves reach an all-time high of USD 8.14 billion

Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum

SOCIETY

In August, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 25 environmental violations, 21 cases involved illegal logging

Deputy Minister Lasha Avaliani meets with representatives of the U.S. Embassy and FHI 360

The NFA is conducting sanitary logging in the Sachkhere forestry district to improve the sanitary condition of pine cultures

Nikoloz Samkharadze met with UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia Didier Trebucq

Giorgi Zurabashvili signed the Book of Condolences opened at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Georgia in connection with the passing of King Harald V of Norway

LAW

Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of various types of drugs - 7 people arrested

If Russian citizen Denis Kulanin does not leave the country voluntarily, the expulsion order will be enforced forcibly - MIA

Police arrested one person on charges of fraudulently acquiring a large amount of money, preparing and using a fake official document

Patrol police seize large amount of drugs in Tbilisi - 1 person detained

Prosecutor`s Office has formally indicted Tamaz Elizbarashvili on charges of making unlawful threats

REGIONS

Adjara to host the culinary festival "Gemo Fest"

"Georgian Amelioration" is carrying out works to rehabilitate the Lekiani drainage area in Ozurgeti Municipality

Rainy weather is expected in almost all regions of Georgia on September 1

Another new route has been added to the municipal bus services in the Rustavi–Tbilisi direction

Rehabilitation of a 7.8-km section of the Koda–Partskhisi–Manglisi–Tsalka–Ninotsminda road is currently underway

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Friedrich Merz will lose Sunday’s regional election, whatever the result – POLITICO

Bavarian site starts production of 5,000 AI-guided drones for Kyiv

A powerful thunderstorm has hit Toronto, damaging buildings, closing roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents

Magyar says Ukraine is “obviously not ready” to join the EU

There is a chance for peace deal to end war with Ukraine - Putin

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