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Ivanishvili family congratulates newly elected Georgian Patriarch, emphasises unity and peace

Georgian PM congratulates Shio III on election as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia

Georgian President wishes God-blessed ministry to Patriarch Shio III

Georgian Parliament Speaker: By God’s will, new Patriarch was chosen on the 1 700th anniversary of Christianity in Georgia

Metropolitan Shio elected as new Patriarch of Georgian Orthodox Church

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Politics
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21:47 Georgian Parliament Committee Chair: Slovakia shows “absolute understanding and support” for Georgia

Nikoloz Samkharadze, the chair of the foreign relations committee of the Georgian Parliament, said on Monday that there was “absolute understanding and support” from Slovakia for the positions of the Georgian government.

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21:44 Georgian Parliament Committee Chair emphasises Georgia’s unique role in developing Europe’s energy security

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15:28 Georgian Parliament Speaker highlights “national identity, traditional family values, Christian heritage” as guiding principles on path toward EU integration

Maka Botchorishvili

22:45 Georgian FM says Ukraine’s engagement reflects Georgia’s role in regional connectivity needs

Irmhild Boßdorf

22:17 MEP Irmhild Boßdorf slams proposed sanctions against Imedi TV as “violation of freedom of speech”

21:58 MEP Rasa Juknevičienė declines to provide evidence for sanctions against Imedi TV, citing need for “preparation”

Tomasz Froelich

21:50 MEP Tomasz Froelich slams proposed sanctions against Imedi TV as "double standards"

Shalva Papuashvili

19:25 Georgian Parliament Speaker: outdated Georgia data on German Foreign Office website “attack on sovereignty”

Foreign policy
Shalva Papuashvili Richard Raši

15:13 Georgian, Slovak Parliament Speakers discuss cooperation, EU integration

Georgian Parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Monday met with the chair of the National Council of Slovakia Richard Raši.

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Maka Botchorishvili

19:35 Georgian FM says Diplomacy Academy will serve as country’s “intellectual shield”

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14:36 Georgian FM, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State discuss prospects for further cooperation

Mariam Kvrivishvili Serdar Berdimuhamedow

21:47 Georgian Economy Minister, Turkmen President discuss economic cooperation, investments

Maka Botchorishvili

21:36 Georgian FM says US talks focus on “reset” of relations, another delegation due in May

Maka Botchorishvili Kevin Hamilton

18:12 Georgian FM, NATO Sec Gen’s special representative discuss NATO-Georgia relations, cooperation

18:00 Georgian PM, US State Department official discuss reset of strategic partnership

11:34 First Deputy FM Lasha Darsalia underscores Georgia’s key role in advancing South Caucasus cooperation

Economy
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15:02 Jan De Nul N.V. Project Director says Anaklia Port works progress on schedule

Marine infrastructure development has officially commenced at Anaklia Port, with preparations currently underway for the construction of a breakwater, according to Eric Bates, the project director at Jan De Nul N.V..

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14:01 Georgian Economy Minister highlights local jobs focus in Anaklia Deep Sea Port construction

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12:36 Georgian Economy Minister highlights strategic importance of Anaklia Port as construction starts

15:00 Georgian Economy Minister: Georgia ready to be reliable partner in emerging trade corridors

Lesley Bearman Lahm

11:42 ADB Georgia Director says Georgia “key country” for regional connectivity, cross-border transport corridors

Lesley Bearman Lahm

11:24 ADB Georgia Director highlights country's continued access to international capital markets as clear testament to its robust macroeconomic management

Photo: Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

13:41 Georgia’s economy grows 10.7% in March, 9.1% in Q1 2026

Photo: Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

11:53 Georgian Economy Minister: updated free trade agreement with China to deepen economic ties

Defence
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17:21 Georgian Army not only protects but embodies national values, says Georgian Defence Minister

Georgian defence minister Irakli Chikovani on Thursday congratulated military personnel on the 35th anniversary of the Defence Forces, thanking each soldier, active military personnel, veterans, wounded and injured military personnel, cadets, conscripts and their family members for their honourable service.

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15:55 Georgian, Armenian Defence Ministers discuss security environment, existing challenges in region

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17:02 NATO reviews aspects of cooperation with Georgia, while defence ties continue to advance

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17:02 Commander of Georgian Defence Forces attends NATO Military Committee meeting

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21:54 Georgian PM praises Defence Forces as Georgia’s most reliable security guarantee

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19:57 Georgian Defence Minister, Armenian PM discuss bilateral cooperation, regional stability

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21:52 Georgian Defence Minister features at Ramstein group format meeting in Brussels

21:35 Georgian, Azerbaijani, Turkish Defence Ministers discuss strategic partnership at Trilateral Defence Ministerial in Ankara

Justice

11:23 Foreign citizen arrested for attempting to smuggle large quantities of drugs into Georgia

The officers of the Adjara main division of the central criminal police department under Georgia’s ministry of internal affairs, together with employees of the customs department of the revenue service under the ministry of finance, have arrested a Turkish citizen on charges of illegally purchasing, possessing, and importing large and especially large quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances into Georgia.

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21:50 Georgian State Security Service releases undercover footage in Giorgi Udzilauri espionage case

20:27 Tbilisi City Court sentences defendants in government overthrow plot

17:37 Georgia’s Prosecutor General’s Office: five persons arrested over violence against protesters and journalist in 2024

16:54 Georgian citizen detained on espionage charges - Georgian State Security Service reports

15:36 Georgia intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking, says PM Kobakhidze

12:07 Georgian Police seize up to 1 kg of cocaine, foreign national arrested

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11:59 Georgian Police arrest 84 on drug-related charges, seize large quantities of narcotics, firearms, ammunition

Society

16:58 “A great honour and a heavy cross” - Patriarch Shio III delivers emotional first address after election

The newly elected Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III on Monday delivered his first address at Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, saying it was difficult for him to express his spiritual emotions at this moment.

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16:47 New Patriarch’s enthronement to be held on May 12

13:43 Expanded Church Council convenes in Tbilisi to elect new Patriarch of Georgia

Andria Jagmaidze

18:36 Georgia’s Orthodox Church to elect new Catholicos-Patriarch tomorrow

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13:34 Georgian President: National Wine Day celebrates Georgia’s identity and centuries-old heritage

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12:45 Georgian PM: Georgia’s 8 000-year winemaking tradition shaped nation’s history and culture

17:04 Holy Synod of Georgian Orthodox Church selects three candidates for Patriarchal throne

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11:45 Holy Synod of Georgian Orthodox Church convenes Tuesday to shortlist three Patriarchal candidates

World
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19:26 Name of ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein files released by US Department of Justice

The name of imprisoned former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has been mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the United States Department of Justice.

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17:15 Erdogan confirms flight recorder recovered from crashed Turkish military plane in Georgia

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11:45 King Charles III sends warm wishes to Georgia on Independence Day

Laura Thornton

13:16 Laura Thornton from McCain Institute calls Donald Trump “rapist, criminal”

14:09 Basel will host Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Xi Jinping Jake Sullivan

19:00 Chinese President, US National Security Advisor discuss bilateral relations

Brad Pitt

01:08 The Hollywood Reporter: Brad Pitt looking to reunite with Quentin Tarantino for The Movie Critic

00:42 Carl Weathers, famous for playing Apollo Creed in Rocky films, has died aged 76

Sport
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15:51 Georgian PM calls Kvaratskhelia’s performance source of national pride after UEFA Champions league final qualification

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday congratulated Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on reaching the UEFA Champions League final for the second year in a row.

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Kakha Kaladze

13:30 Tbilisi Mayor calls U-20 World Cup hosting in Georgia and Armenia “joyful development”, credits peace and gov’t strategy

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12:43 Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze confident Georgia will successfully host U-20 FIFA World Cup

11:23 FIFA names Georgia and Armenia as co-hosts of 2029 U-20 World Cup

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21:45 Eter Liparteliani makes history as first Georgian female European judo champion

Photo: Ministry of Sport

21:44 Lasha Shavdatuashvili wins European Championship for second time

Irakli Kobakhidze

16:25 Georgian Government pledges maximum support for national sports success, says Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze

Photo: Ministry of Sports

11:22 Historic Silver: Georgian pair shines at Milan Winter Olympics

Culture

12:39 Kanye West to perform at Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi as part of Starring Georgia 2026

As part of the Starring Georgia 2026 season, global music icon Kanye West is set to perform live in Tbilisi. The highly anticipated show will take place on June 12 at Dinamo Arena, bringing one of the most influential artists of the 21st century to the Georgian capital.

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13:06 Georgia hosts Junior Eurovision 2025 with European-level quality, says Georgian Culture Minister

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13:55 UNESCO inscribes Georgian Wheat Culture on Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Photo: Ambasciata dItalia a Tbilisi

12:20 Georgian opera singer Iano Alibegashvili awarded Order of Star of Italy

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11:01 Renowned Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies at 91

14:16 Justin Timberlake set for Tbilisi show

15:59 Tadao Ando’s Blue Rose in the Cube Study 1 stuns the market at Christie’s - What could the metaphorical grave 7 meter sculpture the Table of Pirosmani be worth?

13:19 Guns N' Roses to hold concert in Georgia on May 30

Tourism

13:18 Georgia’s tourism revenue hits record high in Q1 2026

Georgia's tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, reaching record-breaking financial milestones in the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest data released by the ministry of economy and sustainable development, the country generated $829.8 million in tourism revenue during the January-March period.

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11:40 1 million tourist visits in 3 months - new record high for Georgia

Photo: National Tourism Administration

16:30 Forbes: Tbilisi named among World’s top 10 trending tourist destinations for 2026

22:00 Georgia’s Economy Minister: development of civil aviation should be carried out based on strong institutional framework, clear responsibilities

Irakli Kobakhidze

20:38 Georgian PM: Gov’t builds environment where investment, innovation, high standards align

Irakli Kobakhidze

20:12 Georgian PM says economic momentum opens new opportunities for tourism, aviation

19:57 Groupe ADP to invest $150 million in next phase of Tbilisi International Airport development

Photo: Adjara Tourism and Resorts Department

13:41 Forbes Spain Travel names Batumi among “most desirable travel destinations” for 2026

Elections

11:53 Georgian Central Election Commission accuses some political actors of “ongoing attempts to falsify reality” regarding 2024 parliamentary elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia on Tuesday issued a statement condemning what it describes as continued attempts to distort reality and discredit the 2024 parliamentary elections and the electoral administration.

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12:26 Georgia’s ruling party official thanks voters for supporting country’s peaceful, pragmatic development

Shalva Papuashvili

11:49 Georgian Parliament Speaker criticises EU officials for silence after October 4 violence

13:12 Georgian Foreign Ministry engages with foreign ambassadors following attempted coup

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12:55 “In compliance with international and European standards”: Spanish Senator lauds Georgia’s local elections as free, fair, transparent

22:09 Election Commission preliminary results: Georgian Dream in front after counting 72% of ballots nationwide

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21:25 Georgian Prime Minister celebrates landslide victory in local elections

Photo: Georgian Dream

21:03 Bidzina Ivanishvili: How can a party backed by 80% be overturned by 10,000 people? Impossible!

Occupied territories
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15:56 State Security Service confirms release of Georgian citizen illegally detained by occupation regime

The State Security Service of Georgia on Wednesday said that a Georgian citizen who was illegally detained last Thursday has been released and is now located in territory controlled by the central government.

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21:52 Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister: despite ongoing occupation, Georgian Government continues to address human rights violations in occupied regions

15:38 Georgian State Security Service: Tamar Mearakishvili released after detention by Tskhinvali occupation regime

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

21:43 UN Human Rights Council adopts consensus resolution on Georgia’s Russian-occupied territories

09:31 Flags at half-mast as Georgia marks 32nd anniversary of fall of Sokhumi

09:24 Georgia marks 32 years since fall of Sokhumi

Photo: State Security Service

20:23 Georgian citizen illegally detained by Russian occupation forces released

Photo: Parliament of Georgia

16:13 OSCE PA adopts declaration, containing amendment calling on new Syrian Gov’t to revoke recognition of “independence” of Russian-occupied Abkhazia, Tskhinvali regions

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