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08 July 2026, 02:12

07 July

20:32
Tamar Taliashvili attended an event dedicated to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

20:05
The Prosecutor`s Office has charged 4 individuals with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of large and especially large amounts of narcotics

17:04
Mariam Kvrivishvili discussed Georgiaэs capital market development trends with the British Ambassador and a London Stock Exchange representative

16:43
May God unite and save our country - the Catholicos-Patriarch celebrated a solemn liturgy in Senaki
15:53
The Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee discussed general education reform in a working meeting format

15:42
Director of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Davit Kiknadze, met with the Attaché of the US FBI to Georgia

15:34
Not a single candidate country can handle such asymmetric power of an EU member state. Therefore, we must stand by each other in overcoming these unjustified obstacles - Papuashvili

15:18
At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say
14:15
First Republic Square will be fully closed from 23:00 tonight until July 21, 08:00, due to the World Cup public screening event

14:12
Red line must be drawn, no EU institution should ever dare to attack Georgian Orthodox Church - Papuashvili

13:59
We welcome the opportunity for the speakers of parliaments from candidate countries to have a platform where we can share the experiences that our countries have in the European integration process – Papuashvili

12:57
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
12:24
High-ranking officials from NATO member countries are participating in the event. It is of great significance that Georgia is represented at a high level in this event - Kalandia regarding Botchorishvili`s visit to Turkey

12:04
Prosecutor`s Office has charged 2 persons with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of a particularly large amount of narcotics as a group

11:50
The "Mziskari" project, initiated by the GNTA, has been named a finalist in the prestigious ECTN Awards 2026 by the European Cultural Tourism Network

11:31
Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with premeditated murder
11:20
Irakli Lekvinadze presents ICPEN Presidency priorities to member state representatives at UNCTAD high-level meeting

11:08
In June, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 72 cases of violations

10:41
Representatives of the Coast Guard Department of the Georgian Border Police left for participation in NATO Maritime Security Operation "SEA GUARDIAN"

10:09
Migration Department employees deported 54 foreign citizens from Georgia
09:00
Shalva Papuashvili to attend 1st Conference of EU Candidate Countries` Parliament Speakers in Belgrade

00:06
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
06 July

22:09
Tamar Beruchashvili has been appointed to the position of Rector of the Diplomacy Academy

20:57
Partnership relations with China have already tangibly reflected in the strengthening of trade and economic relations between the countries in all directions, be it trade, transport, logistics, tourism - Kvrivishvili

19:12
8-year-old Mate Skhiladze needs public help

16:55
Maka Botchorishvili will participate in the event "Allies in Ankara", to be held in the Republic of Türkiye
16:53
We welcome the decisions of the Georgian government; we hope that Chinese companies will also actively participate in the projects and contribute to economic development - Ambassador of China

16:12
President of Georgia meets with United Nations Secretary General

15:21
Bacho Akhalaia was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison

14:33
What the weather will be like in Georgia in the coming days - National Environmental Agency forecast
13:47
Maia Bitadze addressed the OSCE PA Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment

13:42
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters

12:14
Mariam Kvrivishvili on Anaklia Port: This will be a Georgian port - international companies will be directly involved in the management of the terminal infrastructure, which has nothing to do with ownership

12:05
Commission prepares enlargement reform proposals to regain the initiative – Euronews
12:01
Georgia is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of implementing reforms and adopting technologies; therefore, participation of the President of Georgia in the UN event carries special significance - Khvtisiashvili

11:34
Solomon Pavliashvili participates in UNEP Heads of delegation meetings

11:23
The government has made a decision to build the Anaklia Deep Sea Port under a model within which the state will remain the owner of the core marine and port infrastructure, and will ensure its development and management itself - Kvrivishvili

11:12
Mikheil Kavelashvili to deliver a speech at the UN Inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva
11:10
In connection with the open screening of the World Football Cup, from July 7 to July 21, traffic movement will be completely restricted on the First Republic Square

10:26
Law enforcement officers arrested a person wanted under the red notice of Interpol

09:55
The first stage of registration for Tbilisi public kindergartens begins today

00:14
Peace and security in South Caucasus region vital for Middle Corridor – Botchorishvili
00:03
In this geopolitical reality, our policy must be meticulously measured, principled, and cautious - Botchorishvili

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GEO

07-07-2026 20:32

Tamar Taliashvili attended an event dedicated to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

07-07-2026 20:05

The Prosecutor`s Office has charged 4 individuals with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of large and especially large amounts of narcotics

07-07-2026 17:04

Mariam Kvrivishvili discussed Georgiaэs capital market development trends with the British Ambassador and a London Stock Exchange representative

07-07-2026 16:43

May God unite and save our country - the Catholicos-Patriarch celebrated a solemn liturgy in Senaki

07-07-2026 15:53

The Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee discussed general education reform in a working meeting format

07-07-2026 15:42

Director of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Davit Kiknadze, met with the Attaché of the US FBI to Georgia

07-07-2026 15:34

Not a single candidate country can handle such asymmetric power of an EU member state. Therefore, we must stand by each other in overcoming these unjustified obstacles - Papuashvili

07-07-2026 15:18

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

07-07-2026 14:15

First Republic Square will be fully closed from 23:00 tonight until July 21, 08:00, due to the World Cup public screening event

07-07-2026 14:12

Red line must be drawn, no EU institution should ever dare to attack Georgian Orthodox Church - Papuashvili

07-07-2026 13:59

We welcome the opportunity for the speakers of parliaments from candidate countries to have a platform where we can share the experiences that our countries have in the European integration process – Papuashvili

07-07-2026 12:57

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

07-07-2026 12:24

High-ranking officials from NATO member countries are participating in the event. It is of great significance that Georgia is represented at a high level in this event - Kalandia regarding Botchorishvili`s visit to Turkey

07-07-2026 12:04

Prosecutor`s Office has charged 2 persons with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of a particularly large amount of narcotics as a group

07-07-2026 11:50

The "Mziskari" project, initiated by the GNTA, has been named a finalist in the prestigious ECTN Awards 2026 by the European Cultural Tourism Network

07-07-2026 11:31

Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with premeditated murder

07-07-2026 11:20

Irakli Lekvinadze presents ICPEN Presidency priorities to member state representatives at UNCTAD high-level meeting

07-07-2026 11:08

In June, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 72 cases of violations

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Not a single candidate country can handle such asymmetric power of an EU member state. Therefore, we must stand by each other in overcoming these unjustified obstacles - Papuashvili

The expansion process must be merit-based. The achievements and progress of each candidate country must be evaluated fairly, consistently, and based on a predictable approach.
We welcome the opportunity for the speakers of parliaments from candidate countries to have a platform where we can share the experiences that our countries have in the European integration process – Papuashvili

Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia is on an official visit to Belgrade, where he will participate in the first, founding Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU Candidate Countries.

07-07-2026 20:32

Tamar Taliashvili attended an event dedicated to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

07-07-2026 20:05

The Prosecutor`s Office has charged 4 individuals with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of large and especially large amounts of narcotics

07-07-2026 17:04

Mariam Kvrivishvili discussed Georgiaэs capital market development trends with the British Ambassador and a London Stock Exchange representative

07-07-2026 16:43

May God unite and save our country - the Catholicos-Patriarch celebrated a solemn liturgy in Senaki

07-07-2026 15:53

The Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee discussed general education reform in a working meeting format

07-07-2026 15:42

Director of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Davit Kiknadze, met with the Attaché of the US FBI to Georgia

07-07-2026 15:34

Not a single candidate country can handle such asymmetric power of an EU member state. Therefore, we must stand by each other in overcoming these unjustified obstacles - Papuashvili

07-07-2026 15:18

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

07-07-2026 14:15

First Republic Square will be fully closed from 23:00 tonight until July 21, 08:00, due to the World Cup public screening event

07-07-2026 14:12

Red line must be drawn, no EU institution should ever dare to attack Georgian Orthodox Church - Papuashvili

07-07-2026 13:59

We welcome the opportunity for the speakers of parliaments from candidate countries to have a platform where we can share the experiences that our countries have in the European integration process – Papuashvili

07-07-2026 12:57

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

07-07-2026 12:24

High-ranking officials from NATO member countries are participating in the event. It is of great significance that Georgia is represented at a high level in this event - Kalandia regarding Botchorishvili`s visit to Turkey

07-07-2026 12:04

Prosecutor`s Office has charged 2 persons with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of a particularly large amount of narcotics as a group

07-07-2026 11:50

The "Mziskari" project, initiated by the GNTA, has been named a finalist in the prestigious ECTN Awards 2026 by the European Cultural Tourism Network

07-07-2026 11:31

Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with premeditated murder

07-07-2026 11:20

Irakli Lekvinadze presents ICPEN Presidency priorities to member state representatives at UNCTAD high-level meeting

07-07-2026 11:08

In June, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 72 cases of violations

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POLITICS

Tamar Taliashvili attended an event dedicated to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Director of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Davit Kiknadze, met with the Attaché of the US FBI to Georgia

Not a single candidate country can handle such asymmetric power of an EU member state. Therefore, we must stand by each other in overcoming these unjustified obstacles - Papuashvili

Red line must be drawn, no EU institution should ever dare to attack Georgian Orthodox Church - Papuashvili

We welcome the opportunity for the speakers of parliaments from candidate countries to have a platform where we can share the experiences that our countries have in the European integration process – Papuashvili

ECONOMICS

Mariam Kvrivishvili discussed Georgiaэs capital market development trends with the British Ambassador and a London Stock Exchange representative

The "Mziskari" project, initiated by the GNTA, has been named a finalist in the prestigious ECTN Awards 2026 by the European Cultural Tourism Network

Irakli Lekvinadze presents ICPEN Presidency priorities to member state representatives at UNCTAD high-level meeting

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

Partnership relations with China have already tangibly reflected in the strengthening of trade and economic relations between the countries in all directions, be it trade, transport, logistics, tourism - Kvrivishvili

SOCIETY

May God unite and save our country - the Catholicos-Patriarch celebrated a solemn liturgy in Senaki

First Republic Square will be fully closed from 23:00 tonight until July 21, 08:00, due to the World Cup public screening event

The "Mziskari" project, initiated by the GNTA, has been named a finalist in the prestigious ECTN Awards 2026 by the European Cultural Tourism Network

In June, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 72 cases of violations

Tamar Beruchashvili has been appointed to the position of Rector of the Diplomacy Academy

CRIME

The Prosecutor`s Office has charged 4 individuals with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of large and especially large amounts of narcotics

Migration Department employees deported 54 foreign citizens from Georgia

Law enforcement officers arrested a person wanted under the red notice of Interpol

Investigation Service detained Head of shift at customs checkpoint on the fact of bribe-taking

Law enforcement officers arrested a foreign citizen on charges of drug trafficking - particularly large amount of drugs seized

REGIONS

The Education, Science and Youth Affairs Committee discussed general education reform in a working meeting format

Police seized illegal firearms and cannabis plant in Guria - one person arrested

A tender has been announced for the construction of 19 additional football technical centers across the country

In connection with the tourist season, the Batumi Municipal Inspection is working in an intensive mode

Over the past six months, more than 3,500 meters of gillnets and up to 65 fish traps have been removed from rivers and reservoirs

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters

Trump says "ridiculous" for US to maintain current support for NATO

Prepare for war - Kubilius urges EU members to turn security ambitions into action

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