Georgia
Ukraine lost to Brazil 2–3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Socca World Cup in Germany. The winning goal was scored in the last minute.
Ukraine defeated Montenegro 98:89 in the Basketball World Cup qualifiers. After 8 matches, the team has 14 points and leads the group.
Ukraine defeated Greece 82:76 in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. It was the team's fifth victory in seven qualifying matches.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
Tremors with a magnitude of 3. 2 occurred in the morning, 2 km from the border on the territory of Azerbaijan. No damage was recorded.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
CPC Head Andrii Kovalenko said that people are being detained in Russia and forced to sign contracts. Russians are leaving en masse for neighboring countries.
The Prime Minister of Georgia stated that diplomatic relations with Russia will not be restored until Moscow revokes its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Tbilisi hopes for a peaceful settlement following political changes in Russia.
Investigators are examining the involvement of former Defense Minister Giorgi Tskhakaya’s adviser in concluding drone contracts at inflated prices.
Hundreds of people marched from the Philharmonic Hall to Heroes' Square, carrying placards with the names of fallen soldiers. Participants held a prayer service for those who died for Georgia's freedom.
Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who was convicted of money laundering, has been hospitalized at a medical center in Tbilisi. The reason was kidney problems.
Georgia's power supply has been restored by 85%; the remainder is planned to be connected in the near future. GWP is already supplying water to Tbilisi and Rustavi; the causes of the accident are being clarified.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze accused NATO of deceiving Ukraine and Georgia with promises about membership. Deputy Committee Chairman Tornike Pagava suggested a shift to a multi-vector policy in case the Alliance refuses.
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili announced the creation of his digital avatar based on artificial intelligence. He plans to use it for public activities while he himself remains in custody.
The body of 27-year-old blogger Bovorntat Pengsuk was discovered in a hotel two weeks after his disappearance. An investigation is underway under the article on incitement to suicide.
GNERC reported that the power outage in Georgia occurred due to a sudden disconnection from Azerbaijan's energy system. The investigation is ongoing in two directions, the SSB is checking the sabotage version.
The State Security Service of Georgia has opened criminal proceedings over emergency power outages on July 24-25. The investigation is being conducted under the article on sabotage.
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev at a forum in Omsk proposed to "freeze" the Russian-Ukrainian war. He also called Ukrainians and Russians "brotherly peoples" and expressed condolences over the loss of life.
On the morning of July 25, Georgia was again left without power due to a system failure. The outage affected Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi, paralyzing the metro and water supply.
On the night of July 24, a massive power outage occurred in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia. The causes of the blackout are currently unknown, and official authorities have not provided explanations.
In Telavi, a man hit a woman who was speaking Russian at a wedding. After the suspect was detained, protest actions began in Georgia with slogans against Putin.
The Ukrainian Football Association has approved the stadium in Trnava for the matches of the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nations League against Northern Ireland and Hungary. The arena holds 19,000 spectators and is already familiar to the Ukrainian national team.
A man with a Georgian passport has been detained in Poland for the murder of artist Semyon Skrepetsky. Special services are currently identifying the mastermind behind the crime.
Ukraine will participate in Junior Eurovision 2026, which will take place on October 24 in Malta. Svitlana Tarabarova has been chosen as the producer of the national selection for the fourth time.
In the Desnianskyi district of the capital, a 34-year-old foreigner shot two men during a conflict. The suspect faces life imprisonment.
A 43-year-old Georgian citizen has died at an ICE center in Louisiana. This is the second death at the facility in two months amid criticism of medical care.
Nikol Pashinyan denied the existence of tension in relations with Russia. He emphasized the institutional framework and close ties with Putin.
Starting from the new academic year, Georgian students will be prohibited from using gadgets during lessons, except for medical cases. Schools will be equipped with special storage areas for devices.
The government is simplifying the return of youth from occupation who lack documents in the registries. Identity certificates can be issued free of charge through designated diplomatic missions.
Ukraine lost to Azerbaijan in the Euro 2026 final with a score of 0:2. The opponent became a two-time champion, while the Ukrainians won their first medals in history.