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12 October 2026, 23:52

TODAY

22:05
NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

21:47
Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

17:27
Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

17:24
Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan
16:30
Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

15:15
David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s food industry

15:14
Georgia to boost direct flights with Uzbekistan to attract more tourists - Mariam Kvrivishvili

14:40
Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition
14:26
Startup-focused agency delivers tangible results, but we have more ambitious plans ahead – Kobakhidze

14:25
It is in Europe’s objective interest to cooperate as closely as possible with Georgia, however, there are individuals who do not act in accordance with the objective interests of the EU, constantly attack the Georgian people - Kobakhidze

14:23
Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

14:14
Government of Georgia launches voluntary financial compensation program as alternative housing option for IDPs
14:03
We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

13:29
If you bring her a map, she won’t be able to show you where Georgia is - Kakha Kaladze on Kaja Kallas

13:07
Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam visits Georgia

12:50
David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s Agri-Food Sector
12:20
It has become clear that the European Commissioners are not on the side of dialogue, but of boycott, which fundamentally contradicts European values - Papuashvili

12:00
We would very much love to be engaged again with the Georgian authorities, but they have to move - Marta Kos

11:23
Natia Turnava to participate in the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Thailand with a delegation

11:07
As of October 12, 252 000 tonnes of grapes have been processed in Kakheti
10:00
Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

08:11
God, Homeland, Human - the second day of the international symposium in Tbilisi
09 October

21:54
Georgian officials and Council of Europe representatives convene for 2024–2027 Action Plan Steering Committee

20:24
NBG Board unanimously suspends member Nana Keinishvili from decision-making processes

19:14
The Draft State Budget of Georgia for 2027 Discussed at a Meeting of the Trust Group

18:57
Ilia Sulamanidze crowned World Judo Champion
17:32
Defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, possession and illegal importation of a particularly large amount of narcotics into Georgia – PoG

16:53
Winter season to officially kick off across all 4 Georgian mountain resorts on December 20 - Darsalia

16:09
99.3% of nearly 220 000 tonnes of grapes processed in Kakheti are of high and medium quality

15:25
The court found the defendant guilty of assisting draftees in evading military service, forging and using documents, and fraud committed by the group – PoG
13:04
Alcoholic beverage quality control results improved in the first 9 months of 2026

12:42
We remain optimistic regarding our strategic partnership with the US – Prime Minister

11:45
From December, the historic Borjomi-Bakuriani railway, our beloved "Kukushka", will return to its route - Kvrivishvili

11:40
We plan to buy 2,000 freight wagons, 200 have already been purchased, and an additional 200 freight wagons will arrive in the coming months - Prime Minister
11:34
Work is actively underway on the railway connecting section toward Anaklia, which will be implemented with the support of the World Bank - Kobakhidze

11:24
We are completing the restoration of the Tbilisi-Akhaltsikhe railway route; as a result, the old travel time of 6 hours will be halved and it will take 3 hours to travel from Tbilisi to Akhaltsikhe - Kobakhidze

11:15
Developing transport infrastructure is one of our key priorities. Over the coming years, through 2032, a total of 7 billion USD will be invested in transport infrastructure - Kobakhidze

10:44
Support for farmers includes access to agricultural mechanisation - Songulashvili
10:21
Prosecutor`s Office has launched an investigation into the fact of illegal participation of an official in entrepreneurial activity based on a letter from the National Bank

10:14
This year`s grape harvest stands out for its quantity and quality - Songulashvili

10:13
Migration Department employees detained 64 foreign citizens

08:29
Half of the EU member states failed to meet this standard and Georgia has been consistently showing high results for the 11th year - Dzamashvili on the trafficking report
00:45
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:28
Georgia is the only EU candidate and regional nation to achieve US State Department’s top Tier Ranking in anti-trafficking fight - Justice Ministry

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GEO

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s food industry

Georgia to boost direct flights with Uzbekistan to attract more tourists - Mariam Kvrivishvili

Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition

Startup-focused agency delivers tangible results, but we have more ambitious plans ahead – Kobakhidze

It is in Europe’s objective interest to cooperate as closely as possible with Georgia, however, there are individuals who do not act in accordance with the objective interests of the EU, constantly attack the Georgian people - Kobakhidze

Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

Government of Georgia launches voluntary financial compensation program as alternative housing option for IDPs

We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

If you bring her a map, she won’t be able to show you where Georgia is - Kakha Kaladze on Kaja Kallas

Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam visits Georgia

David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s Agri-Food Sector

It has become clear that the European Commissioners are not on the side of dialogue, but of boycott, which fundamentally contradicts European values - Papuashvili

We would very much love to be engaged again with the Georgian authorities, but they have to move - Marta Kos

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We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

The monthly state pension for retirees under the age of 70 will increase by 45 GEL from 1 January, surpassing the standard 20 GEL adjustment mandated by indexation. Such a statement made today the Prime Minister of Georgia.

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s food industry

Georgia to boost direct flights with Uzbekistan to attract more tourists - Mariam Kvrivishvili

Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition

Startup-focused agency delivers tangible results, but we have more ambitious plans ahead – Kobakhidze

It is in Europe’s objective interest to cooperate as closely as possible with Georgia, however, there are individuals who do not act in accordance with the objective interests of the EU, constantly attack the Georgian people - Kobakhidze

Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

Government of Georgia launches voluntary financial compensation program as alternative housing option for IDPs

We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

If you bring her a map, she won’t be able to show you where Georgia is - Kakha Kaladze on Kaja Kallas

Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam visits Georgia

David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s Agri-Food Sector

It has become clear that the European Commissioners are not on the side of dialogue, but of boycott, which fundamentally contradicts European values - Papuashvili

We would very much love to be engaged again with the Georgian authorities, but they have to move - Marta Kos

All news

POLITICS

Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition

Startup-focused agency delivers tangible results, but we have more ambitious plans ahead – Kobakhidze

ECONOMICS

Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

Georgia to boost direct flights with Uzbekistan to attract more tourists - Mariam Kvrivishvili

Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

Natia Turnava to participate in the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Thailand with a delegation

SOCIETY

David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s food industry

Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition

Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

Government of Georgia launches voluntary financial compensation program as alternative housing option for IDPs

As of October 12, 252 000 tonnes of grapes have been processed in Kakheti

LAW

Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

Defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, possession and illegal importation of a particularly large amount of narcotics into Georgia – PoG

The court found the defendant guilty of assisting draftees in evading military service, forging and using documents, and fraud committed by the group – PoG

Prosecutor`s Office has launched an investigation into the fact of illegal participation of an official in entrepreneurial activity based on a letter from the National Bank

Migration Department employees detained 64 foreign citizens

REGIONS

From December, the historic Borjomi-Bakuriani railway, our beloved "Kukushka", will return to its route - Kvrivishvili

Amelioration infrastructure improvement works underway in Samtredia municipality

Prime Minister of Georgia attends the event dedicated to Erekleoba

Prime Minister of Georgia visits newly-rehabilitated square in Telavi

99% of the 182 210 tonnes of grapes processed in Kakheti are of high and medium quality

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

Nationwide Student Demonstrations in France Lead to the Closure and Blockade of More Than 1,000 Schools

German Foreign Minister warns Putin aims to revive USSR, threatening Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Baltic States

Trump says gasoline prices are rising this time not because of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, but because of the explosion of Russian oil refineries by Ukraine

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