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26 June 2026, 19:04

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17:37
Regarding the Deep State and who made the call concerning involvement in the war, the call was made during the period when Gakharia’s dismissal from the post of Interior Minister was planned – Kobakhidze

17:07
By the end of 2026, authorities plan to review the data of approximately 65,000 families receiving social assistance, which is expected to yield GEL 75 million in savings. Regarding IDPs, 45,000 displaced families were provided with housing since 2012 - K

15:51
When speaking of achievements, I want to thank Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili; continuous peace, sovereignty, independence, and economic progress are precisely due to his merit - Kobakhidze

15:05
Maka Botchorishvili met with the Secretary General of the OSCE, Feridun Sinirlioğlu
14:55
The National Bank of Georgia publishes macroeconomic scenarios for promoting efficient financial reporting in financial institutions

14:53
We have announced a very important and fundamental reform of higher education, we want to strengthen regional universities – Kobakhidze

13:41
In terms of revenue, 2025 was a record year for tourism, generating 4.7 billion dollars in earnings last year - Kobakhidze

13:32
We are actively working on the construction of Tbilisi International Airport in Vaziani, which will serve approximately 20 million passengers; soon, the construction of the Telavi Airport and the new terminal of the Mestia Airport will begin - Kobakhidze
13:25
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III is attending the hearing of the Prime Minister’s annual report in Parliament

13:04
In 2025, the average salary reached GEL 2,283, compared to GEL 1,191 in 2020. This is another proof that economic growth directly impacts the social well-being of the population - Kobakhidze

12:44
For the first time in history, Georgia’s economy surpassed GEL 100 billion, reaching GEL 104.6 billion – Prime Minister

12:32
Government of Georgia operates with complete transparency, every single government act is published - Prime Minister
12:29
Exactly one year ago, personnel and institutional changes within the Government were completed, launching a new phase and qualitatively improving the governance system – Kobakhidze

11:38
The US Congress tightens FARA to eliminate loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act

11:37
An injured minor was airlifted from Kvemo Omalo to Tbilisi by rescue teams

11:06
Levan Mekhuzla emphasizes the importance of authenticity and high quality for Georgian wine
10:50
Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili, to participate in the Dubrovnik Forum

10:33
Law enforcement officers detained 2 foreign citizens wanted under a Red Notice

10:18
At least 188 people are known to have died and hundreds more injured in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes

09:51
Mariam Lashkhi held a series of meetings in the Kingdom of Thailand as part of a working visit
08:00
Prime Minister is expected in the legislative body - Head of Government will present a report to the Parliament

00:05
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
25 June

21:26
Development of Georgia`s maritime sector will make a significant contribution to the country`s economic progress, further strengthen Georgia`s role in the Middle Corridor - Kvrivishvili

20:51
Georgia is proud of its 20 000 successful seafarers, who annually contribute nearly GEL 1 billion to country’s economy - Kobakhidze

18:18
Parliament supported the draft Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons

17:39
Natia Turnava speaks on innovative financial ecosystem reforms implemented by the NBG at an International Forum in Zurich
17:30
The Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Roads

15:21
Bureaucracy functions appropriately in Georgia, without creating excessive barriers for either business or citizens - Kobakhidze

14:33
The US has been one of Georgia`s staunchest supporters over the years; I am proud of the work we have done together and the close ties between our peoples, we will continue our partnership with Georgia - the U.S. Chargé d`Affaires

14:22
In Poti, we are laying the foundation for the construction of a new berth, which is of crucial importance for the development of the country`s economic and transport potential – Kobakhidze
14:15
Demand for our transport corridor is increasing at a very rapid pace and our task is to meet this demand with modern infrastructure. That is why we are expanding our ports, building the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, upgrading railway and highway infrastructure -

13:58
Sulkhan Tamazashvili visited Police Units in Shida Kartli region

12:43
The National Bank of Georgia made record net purchases of USD 632.9 million in May

12:39
Paata Salia presents Georgia`s citizen-centered Public Service model at the UN forum
12:08
Georgian Airways has launched flights on the Tbilisi-Batumi-Tbilisi route

11:59
Vice Governor of the National Bank held a meeting with Asian Development Bank representatives

11:58
Georgian wine tasting held in Berlin with the support of the National Wine Agency

11:42
David Songulashvili meets representatives of Greenhouse Enterprises
11:25
Recent resolutions passed by the European Parliament and the PACE have ultimately crossed the red lines drawn by the Georgian people, grossly violating Georgia`s sovereignty and the principles of national independence - Papuashvili

11:05
Police arrested 20 people in Tbilisi and regions on drug charges - especially large amount of various drugs seized

10:45
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation signed a USD 25 million agreement for the new Poti port

10:39
UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua visits the Tbilisi Central Public Service Hall
09:58
Unemployment has fallen to a historic low – IMF

08:04
Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds

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Regarding the Deep State and who made the call concerning involvement in the war, the call was made during the period when Gakharia’s dismissal from the post of Interior Minister was planned – Kobakhidze

By the end of 2026, authorities plan to review the data of approximately 65,000 families receiving social assistance, which is expected to yield GEL 75 million in savings. Regarding IDPs, 45,000 displaced families were provided with housing since 2012 - K

When speaking of achievements, I want to thank Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili; continuous peace, sovereignty, independence, and economic progress are precisely due to his merit - Kobakhidze

Maka Botchorishvili met with the Secretary General of the OSCE, Feridun Sinirlioğlu

The National Bank of Georgia publishes macroeconomic scenarios for promoting efficient financial reporting in financial institutions

We have announced a very important and fundamental reform of higher education, we want to strengthen regional universities – Kobakhidze

In terms of revenue, 2025 was a record year for tourism, generating 4.7 billion dollars in earnings last year - Kobakhidze

We are actively working on the construction of Tbilisi International Airport in Vaziani, which will serve approximately 20 million passengers; soon, the construction of the Telavi Airport and the new terminal of the Mestia Airport will begin - Kobakhidze

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III is attending the hearing of the Prime Minister’s annual report in Parliament

In 2025, the average salary reached GEL 2,283, compared to GEL 1,191 in 2020. This is another proof that economic growth directly impacts the social well-being of the population - Kobakhidze

For the first time in history, Georgia’s economy surpassed GEL 100 billion, reaching GEL 104.6 billion – Prime Minister

Government of Georgia operates with complete transparency, every single government act is published - Prime Minister

Exactly one year ago, personnel and institutional changes within the Government were completed, launching a new phase and qualitatively improving the governance system – Kobakhidze

The US Congress tightens FARA to eliminate loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act

An injured minor was airlifted from Kvemo Omalo to Tbilisi by rescue teams

Levan Mekhuzla emphasizes the importance of authenticity and high quality for Georgian wine

Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili, to participate in the Dubrovnik Forum

Law enforcement officers detained 2 foreign citizens wanted under a Red Notice

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When speaking of achievements, I want to thank Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili; continuous peace, sovereignty, independence, and economic progress are precisely due to his merit - Kobakhidze

Georgia’s 14 years of uninterrupted peace, as well as its sovereignty, independence, and economic progress, are primarily the result of Bidzina Ivanishvili’s leadership. The Prime Minister of Georgia said this during his annual address to the Parliament.
In terms of revenue, 2025 was a record year for tourism, generating 4.7 billion dollars in earnings last year - Kobakhidze

Georgia’s tourism sector generated a record USD 4.7 billion in revenue in 2025. The Prime Minister said this during his annual address to the Parliament.
In 2025, the average salary reached GEL 2,283, compared to GEL 1,191 in 2020. This is another proof that economic growth directly impacts the social well-being of the population - Kobakhidze

Over the past year, the average salary in our country has increased, while in 2020 the average salary was 1,971 GEL, in 2025 it reached 2,283 GEL. The Prime Minister of Georgia said this during his annual address to the Parliament.
Government of Georgia operates with complete transparency, every single government act is published - Prime Minister

The Government of Georgia operates with complete transparency, every single government act is published. The Prime Minister of Georgia said this during his annual report to Parliament.
The US Congress tightens FARA to eliminate loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act

The US Congress is tightening FARA – the goal is to eliminate loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The relevant bill has already been approved by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Regarding the Deep State and who made the call concerning involvement in the war, the call was made during the period when Gakharia’s dismissal from the post of Interior Minister was planned – Kobakhidze

By the end of 2026, authorities plan to review the data of approximately 65,000 families receiving social assistance, which is expected to yield GEL 75 million in savings. Regarding IDPs, 45,000 displaced families were provided with housing since 2012 - K

When speaking of achievements, I want to thank Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili; continuous peace, sovereignty, independence, and economic progress are precisely due to his merit - Kobakhidze

Maka Botchorishvili met with the Secretary General of the OSCE, Feridun Sinirlioğlu

The National Bank of Georgia publishes macroeconomic scenarios for promoting efficient financial reporting in financial institutions

We have announced a very important and fundamental reform of higher education, we want to strengthen regional universities – Kobakhidze

In terms of revenue, 2025 was a record year for tourism, generating 4.7 billion dollars in earnings last year - Kobakhidze

We are actively working on the construction of Tbilisi International Airport in Vaziani, which will serve approximately 20 million passengers; soon, the construction of the Telavi Airport and the new terminal of the Mestia Airport will begin - Kobakhidze

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III is attending the hearing of the Prime Minister’s annual report in Parliament

In 2025, the average salary reached GEL 2,283, compared to GEL 1,191 in 2020. This is another proof that economic growth directly impacts the social well-being of the population - Kobakhidze

For the first time in history, Georgia’s economy surpassed GEL 100 billion, reaching GEL 104.6 billion – Prime Minister

Government of Georgia operates with complete transparency, every single government act is published - Prime Minister

Exactly one year ago, personnel and institutional changes within the Government were completed, launching a new phase and qualitatively improving the governance system – Kobakhidze

The US Congress tightens FARA to eliminate loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act

An injured minor was airlifted from Kvemo Omalo to Tbilisi by rescue teams

Levan Mekhuzla emphasizes the importance of authenticity and high quality for Georgian wine

Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili, to participate in the Dubrovnik Forum

Law enforcement officers detained 2 foreign citizens wanted under a Red Notice

All news

POLITICS

Regarding the Deep State and who made the call concerning involvement in the war, the call was made during the period when Gakharia’s dismissal from the post of Interior Minister was planned – Kobakhidze

By the end of 2026, authorities plan to review the data of approximately 65,000 families receiving social assistance, which is expected to yield GEL 75 million in savings. Regarding IDPs, 45,000 displaced families were provided with housing since 2012 - K

When speaking of achievements, I want to thank Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili; continuous peace, sovereignty, independence, and economic progress are precisely due to his merit - Kobakhidze

Maka Botchorishvili met with the Secretary General of the OSCE, Feridun Sinirlioğlu

The National Bank of Georgia publishes macroeconomic scenarios for promoting efficient financial reporting in financial institutions

ECONOMICS

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

Development of Georgia`s maritime sector will make a significant contribution to the country`s economic progress, further strengthen Georgia`s role in the Middle Corridor - Kvrivishvili

Natia Turnava speaks on innovative financial ecosystem reforms implemented by the NBG at an International Forum in Zurich

The National Bank of Georgia made record net purchases of USD 632.9 million in May

Georgian Airways has launched flights on the Tbilisi-Batumi-Tbilisi route

SOCIETY

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III is attending the hearing of the Prime Minister’s annual report in Parliament

An injured minor was airlifted from Kvemo Omalo to Tbilisi by rescue teams

Georgia is proud of its 20 000 successful seafarers, who annually contribute nearly GEL 1 billion to country’s economy - Kobakhidze

Sulkhan Tamazashvili visited Police Units in Shida Kartli region

Paata Salia presents Georgia`s citizen-centered Public Service model at the UN forum

CRIME

Law enforcement officers detained 2 foreign citizens wanted under a Red Notice

Police arrested 20 people in Tbilisi and regions on drug charges - especially large amount of various drugs seized

Investigation Service of Ministry of Finance of Georgia exposed a criminal scheme involving illegal trade in psychotropic medications exceeding GEL 53 000 000

Law enforcement officers discovered a drug laboratory - up to 20 kg of various types of narcotics were seized and 2 people arrested

Migration Department employees detained 54 foreign citizens as a result of special immigration control measures

REGIONS

David Songulashvili visits plant-based raw materials processing company “Farconi” in Kutaisi

Large-scale forest restoration project implemented across 18 hectares in Guria

David Songulashvili meets with Chairman of the Government of Adjara, Zurab Pataradze

Paata Keshelava elected as Chairman of the Supreme Election Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara

Disaster hits Akhmeta Municipality - torrential rain has caused the Khalatsani Ravine in the Pankisi Gorge to overflow

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

The US Congress tightens FARA to eliminate loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act

At least 188 people are known to have died and hundreds more injured in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes

Two major earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds

US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump

CENTCOM forces kill senior ISIS leader in Syria

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