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16 June 2026, 22:03

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17:38
The high economic growth trends observed in the 1st quarter were reflected in the improvement of the average monthly wages of hired employees, the growth amounted to 8.9% - Tsintsadze

16:48
Parliamentary delegation of Georgia discussed Georgia-EU relations in the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg

15:26
Hate speech is only weapon left for foreign forces to destabilise Georgia, this weapon must be neutralized - Papuashvili

15:00
This is a politically motivated attempt to silence our voice because we tirelessly criticize the EU bureaucratic machine - the EU Transparency Register has suspended the registration of MCC Brussels, a leading educational institution
14:29
Cooperation with Serbia will contribute to improving the quality of Georgian agri-food products, enhancing competitiveness, and expanding exports to European markets - Songulashvili

14:27
Prosecutor’s Office has charged two individuals with the illegal purchase, storage, facilitation of sale, and sale of a large amount of narcotics

13:53
Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, meets Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia

13:53
Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade of Serbia, Jagoda Lazarević
13:08
Serbia recognizes Georgia’s achievements, you shown amazing results since 2012. The economic growth rate in the 1st quarter was 9.3%, Europe has nothing like it - Vučić

12:46
At the meeting, we also discussed trade-economic and sectoral cooperation; Georgia is an integral part of the Middle Corridor, and we are ready to deepen our partnership with Serbia to fully utilize our transit and trade potential - Kobakhidze

11:57
In the I quarter of 2026, average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia increased by 8.9% compared to the same quarter of 2025 and amounted to 2 363.8 GEL - GeoStat

11:16
Sulkhan Tamazashvili held working meetings in the structural units of the Ministry in Mestia
11:12
I believe that our economic relations with Georgia will be at a much higher level than they are today - Vučić

11:07
Migration Department employees deported 94 foreign citizens from Georgia

10:42
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax

09:45
Georgia has no intention of repeating the 70-year experience of membership in an unequal union. If post-Soviet countries that are now EU members allow this change, it will turn out that their problem was not with the Soviet Union, but with who dominates w
08:08
The second day of the Serbian President’s visit to Tbilisi - Aleksandar Vučić will meet with the Prime Minister of Georgia

00:48
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
15 June

22:10
That`s the nature of this game. Glory and pain walk side by side. I`ll heal. I`ll rest. And I`ll return stronger, wiser, and far more dangerous. We will have our rematch – Topuria to Gaethje

19:24
Presidents of Georgia and Serbia, accompanied by their spouses, met with the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Shio III

19:09
Safety of Georgian seafarers, the protection of their labour rights, and ensuring full compliance with international sanctions regimes remain our highest priorities - Maritime Transport Agency

17:43
In May, inbound money transfers grew by 7.1% annually, totaling USD 339.9 million - NBG
17:20
JD Vance said the deal with Iran had been signed electronically - CNN

16:54
President of Georgia held a face-to-face meeting with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić

15:08
Georgian Railway published its annual report - last year’s profit amounted to nearly GEL 153 million

15:02
The President of Serbia paid an official visit to Georgia
14:43
Customs officers, in coordination with employees of the Investigation Service, prevented an attempt to illegally import an especially large quantity of undeclared cigarettes

14:34
Ilia Topuria hospitalized immediately following octagon defeat due to severe injuries - Dana White

14:12
We welcome the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the USA and the Islamic Republic of Iran - Kobakhidze

13:47
The MIA seized a total of 330 so-called miners, we urge the population to cooperate as much as possible with the MIA to identify illegal facts of electricity use - Zhorzholiani
13:24
"Georgian Amelioration" arranges irrigation scheme in Gardabani municipality

12:26
Infrastructure works continue in Imereti

12:18
Warm and mostly rainless weather is expected on June 16-17, the daytime air temperature will reach +29, +31 degrees

11:58
EU launches the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova today
11:50
With the support of the National Wine Agency, the Georgian Grand Tasting of Georgian wine was held in Warsaw

11:48
The positive trend in foreign trade continues, exports showed a 19.8% increase in January-May - GeoStat

10:47
Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti police seized large amount of drugs – 1 person detained

10:12
The National Assessment and Examinations Center publishes the 2026 exam schedule
09:25
A tree planting campaign was held in the vicinity of the Holy Virgin Monastery Complex on Makhata Mountain

09:16
The fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje took place at the White House – the UFC lightweight division belt remained with the American

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GEO

The high economic growth trends observed in the 1st quarter were reflected in the improvement of the average monthly wages of hired employees, the growth amounted to 8.9% - Tsintsadze

Parliamentary delegation of Georgia discussed Georgia-EU relations in the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg

Hate speech is only weapon left for foreign forces to destabilise Georgia, this weapon must be neutralized - Papuashvili

This is a politically motivated attempt to silence our voice because we tirelessly criticize the EU bureaucratic machine - the EU Transparency Register has suspended the registration of MCC Brussels, a leading educational institution

Cooperation with Serbia will contribute to improving the quality of Georgian agri-food products, enhancing competitiveness, and expanding exports to European markets - Songulashvili

Prosecutor’s Office has charged two individuals with the illegal purchase, storage, facilitation of sale, and sale of a large amount of narcotics

Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade of Serbia, Jagoda Lazarević

Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, meets Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia

Serbia recognizes Georgia’s achievements, you shown amazing results since 2012. The economic growth rate in the 1st quarter was 9.3%, Europe has nothing like it - Vučić

At the meeting, we also discussed trade-economic and sectoral cooperation; Georgia is an integral part of the Middle Corridor, and we are ready to deepen our partnership with Serbia to fully utilize our transit and trade potential - Kobakhidze

In the I quarter of 2026, average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia increased by 8.9% compared to the same quarter of 2025 and amounted to 2 363.8 GEL - GeoStat

Sulkhan Tamazashvili held working meetings in the structural units of the Ministry in Mestia

I believe that our economic relations with Georgia will be at a much higher level than they are today - Vučić

Migration Department employees deported 94 foreign citizens from Georgia

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax

Georgia has no intention of repeating the 70-year experience of membership in an unequal union. If post-Soviet countries that are now EU members allow this change, it will turn out that their problem was not with the Soviet Union, but with who dominates w

The second day of the Serbian President’s visit to Tbilisi - Aleksandar Vučić will meet with the Prime Minister of Georgia

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

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Serbia recognizes Georgia’s achievements, you shown amazing results since 2012. The economic growth rate in the 1st quarter was 9.3%, Europe has nothing like it - Vučić

Speaking at a joint briefing with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Serbian President praised Georgia’s economic achievements and highlighted the country’s progress in recent years.
At the meeting, we also discussed trade-economic and sectoral cooperation; Georgia is an integral part of the Middle Corridor, and we are ready to deepen our partnership with Serbia to fully utilize our transit and trade potential - Kobakhidze

Georgia is an integral part of the Middle Corridor; therefore the Government is ready to deepen partnership with Serbia in order to fully utilise the transit and trade potential between Europe and Asia.
Georgia has no intention of repeating the 70-year experience of membership in an unequal union. If post-Soviet countries that are now EU members allow this change, it will turn out that their problem was not with the Soviet Union, but with who dominates w

Georgia has no intention of repeating the 70-year experience of membership in an unequal union. If post-Soviet countries that are now EU members allow this change, it will turn out that their problem...

The high economic growth trends observed in the 1st quarter were reflected in the improvement of the average monthly wages of hired employees, the growth amounted to 8.9% - Tsintsadze

Parliamentary delegation of Georgia discussed Georgia-EU relations in the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg

Hate speech is only weapon left for foreign forces to destabilise Georgia, this weapon must be neutralized - Papuashvili

This is a politically motivated attempt to silence our voice because we tirelessly criticize the EU bureaucratic machine - the EU Transparency Register has suspended the registration of MCC Brussels, a leading educational institution

Cooperation with Serbia will contribute to improving the quality of Georgian agri-food products, enhancing competitiveness, and expanding exports to European markets - Songulashvili

Prosecutor’s Office has charged two individuals with the illegal purchase, storage, facilitation of sale, and sale of a large amount of narcotics

Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade of Serbia, Jagoda Lazarević

Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, meets Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia

Serbia recognizes Georgia’s achievements, you shown amazing results since 2012. The economic growth rate in the 1st quarter was 9.3%, Europe has nothing like it - Vučić

At the meeting, we also discussed trade-economic and sectoral cooperation; Georgia is an integral part of the Middle Corridor, and we are ready to deepen our partnership with Serbia to fully utilize our transit and trade potential - Kobakhidze

In the I quarter of 2026, average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia increased by 8.9% compared to the same quarter of 2025 and amounted to 2 363.8 GEL - GeoStat

Sulkhan Tamazashvili held working meetings in the structural units of the Ministry in Mestia

I believe that our economic relations with Georgia will be at a much higher level than they are today - Vučić

Migration Department employees deported 94 foreign citizens from Georgia

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax

Georgia has no intention of repeating the 70-year experience of membership in an unequal union. If post-Soviet countries that are now EU members allow this change, it will turn out that their problem was not with the Soviet Union, but with who dominates w

The second day of the Serbian President’s visit to Tbilisi - Aleksandar Vučić will meet with the Prime Minister of Georgia

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

All news

POLITICS

Parliamentary delegation of Georgia discussed Georgia-EU relations in the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg

Hate speech is only weapon left for foreign forces to destabilise Georgia, this weapon must be neutralized - Papuashvili

This is a politically motivated attempt to silence our voice because we tirelessly criticize the EU bureaucratic machine - the EU Transparency Register has suspended the registration of MCC Brussels, a leading educational institution

Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, meets Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia

Serbia recognizes Georgia’s achievements, you shown amazing results since 2012. The economic growth rate in the 1st quarter was 9.3%, Europe has nothing like it - Vučić

ECONOMICS

The high economic growth trends observed in the 1st quarter were reflected in the improvement of the average monthly wages of hired employees, the growth amounted to 8.9% - Tsintsadze

Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade of Serbia, Jagoda Lazarević

In the I quarter of 2026, average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia increased by 8.9% compared to the same quarter of 2025 and amounted to 2 363.8 GEL - GeoStat

I believe that our economic relations with Georgia will be at a much higher level than they are today - Vučić

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

SOCIETY

Presidents of Georgia and Serbia, accompanied by their spouses, met with the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Shio III

Safety of Georgian seafarers, the protection of their labour rights, and ensuring full compliance with international sanctions regimes remain our highest priorities - Maritime Transport Agency

Georgian Railway published its annual report - last year’s profit amounted to nearly GEL 153 million

"Georgian Amelioration" arranges irrigation scheme in Gardabani municipality

Warm and mostly rainless weather is expected on June 16-17, the daytime air temperature will reach +29, +31 degrees

CRIME

Migration Department employees deported 94 foreign citizens from Georgia

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti police seized large amount of drugs – 1 person detained

Imereti police detained 1 person on charges for attempted premeditated murder of 3 people, including family members

Close cooperation between the US Secret Service and our Georgian partners is an excellent example of how such cooperation can achieve real results - Regional Director of the US Secret Service Office

A large-scale event was held in Georgia by employees of the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, the US Secret Service, Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime of Poland, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance

REGIONS

Infrastructure works continue in Imereti

Rehabilitation of Upper Canal (Zeda Arkhi) irrigation scheme will be implemented in Bolnisi municipality

Water supply has improved on 3240 ha of agricultural land area in Kareli municipality

Law enforcement officers seized 148 units of the so-called cryptocurrency miners in Mestia Municipality

Camping and picnic areas have been established in Adigeni Municipality

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax

JD Vance said the deal with Iran had been signed electronically - CNN

Ilia Topuria hospitalized immediately following octagon defeat due to severe injuries - Dana White

EU launches the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova today

Unclear if Iran’s supreme leader has formally signed off on agreement with US

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