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Georgia

Country in the Caucasus
Georgia is a country located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, on the southern slopes of the main range of the Greater Caucasus. It borders Russia to the north and northeast, Azerbaijan to the east and southeast, Armenia and Turkey to the south. The area of Georgia is 69,700 square kilometers, and its population is 3.7 million people, of which more than a third live in the capital and largest city, Tbilisi. After the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, two regions of the country, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, are under Russian occupation. The self-name of the country is Sakartvelo.
1991
The country regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union
1992
Georgia became a member of the United Nations
1999
The country joined the Council of Europe, which was an important step towards European integration
2003
The Rose Revolution took place, leading to a peaceful change of power and the strengthening of democratic processes
2005
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline was opened, significantly increasing the country's economic importance
2014
Georgia signed an Association Agreement with the European Union, deepening its ties with Europe
2017
Visa-free travel to Schengen countries was introduced for citizens of the country
2018
Presidential elections were held, which were recognized as free and fair by international observers
2020
The country successfully coped with the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating effective measures
2022
Georgia applied for membership in the European Union, confirming its European choice
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In Georgia, taxi drivers and couriers protest on International Workers' DayVideo

Participants demand lower commissions, higher tariffs, and labor contracts. A ban on foreigners working in the delivery sector is also being discussed.

News of the World • May 1, 04:50 PM • 3540 views
Georgia has opened its market to Ukrainian meat and animal feed

Ukraine has begun exporting beef, offal, and plant-based feed to Georgia. The next step is the approval of supplies for composite products containing poultry meat.

Economy • May 1, 03:27 AM • 13619 views
Three candidates for the head of the Georgian Orthodox Church have been named. Who Moscow is rooting forPhoto

The Holy Synod has named three candidates for the post of head of the Georgian Orthodox Church. An expanded Church Council is to be held by May 17.

News of the World • April 28, 04:18 PM • 4419 views
Chinese giant Xiaomi offered to open factory in Georgia - media

Georgia's authorities proposed to Xiaomi to open a CKD facility for product assembly. Minister Kvirikashvili discussed prospects in China and logistics.

News of the World • April 24, 05:03 PM • 4042 views
Former Georgian Defense Minister sentenced to 10 years in prison for abuse of power and money laundering

The Tbilisi court sentenced Juansher Burchuladze and his accomplices. The former official's property in Spain was confiscated, and he was banned from holding office.

News of the World • April 24, 12:15 AM • 3375 views
Georgian authorities began accusing the opposition of preparing a "revolutionary scenario"

Pro-government media claim foreign interference and preparation of unrest. Opposition channels reject the accusations and call them disinformation.

News of the World • April 21, 12:17 PM • 4131 views
Ukrainian weightlifter Konotop becomes absolute European champion for the fourth time

The Ukrainian athlete won three gold medals in the 58 kg weight category at the competitions in Batumi. Kamila showed the best result in snatch, clean and jerk, and total.

Sports • April 20, 04:54 PM • 3111 views
Israel announced the thwarting of an Iranian plan to attack the Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline and facilities in Azerbaijan

Mossad and Shin Bet exposed an IRGC network that was preparing explosions on the oil pipeline and Jewish facilities. Azerbaijani law enforcement seized drones and weapons.

News of the World • April 20, 01:45 PM • 4295 views
Trump Organization to join construction of 70-story skyscraper in Tbilisi

Donald Trump's company will build Georgia's tallest building with a hotel and residences. The project will be implemented jointly with Archi Group and Sapir Organization.

News of the World • April 19, 06:01 AM • 4360 views
Lithuania asks Greece to extradite a suspect linked to Russia in preparation for political assassinations

A man has been detained in Greece for financing assassination attempts on activists in Lithuania. The suspect is linked to a Russian spy network and planned two murders.

News of the World • April 10, 05:56 PM • 3907 views
A large-scale protest against the brutal stray dog culling program took place in GeorgiaVideo

Activists in Georgia are protesting against animal culling rules due to the mass disappearance of animals. They demand the mandatory return of dogs and video recording of the process.

News of the World • April 4, 06:15 PM • 11885 views
April 4th - NATO's birthday: how the Alliance was created and why it is currently experiencing one of its most difficult crises

The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.

Politics • April 4, 05:00 AM • 103389 views
Georgia extends aid payments and free medical care for refugees from Ukraine

The Georgian government has extended financial aid and medical benefits for refugees from Ukraine. Payments amount to 300 lari per family and 45 lari per person.

Society • April 3, 05:16 PM • 15448 views
Moldovan Parliament definitively voted for the country's withdrawal from the CIS

Moldova denounced the agreement on the creation of the CIS due to Russia's violation of the organization's principles. The country has already terminated about 70 agreements for integration into the EU.

Politics • April 2, 10:58 AM • 4870 views
Fainted and injured - Saakashvili felt ill in prison

Mikheil Saakashvili lost consciousness in his cell and required resuscitation. The Penitentiary Service confirmed the incident but denied any injuries.

Politics • March 30, 05:06 PM • 6431 views
Georgia plans to abandon Russian oil – betting on raw materials from Central Asia

Black Sea Petroleum is building a refinery in Kulevi to process raw materials from Central Asia.

Economy • March 30, 04:00 PM • 10095 views
Georgia's birth rate falls to a 32-year historic low

In 2025, 37,867 children were born in Georgia, the lowest figure since 1993. Demographers attribute the decline to youth migration due to economic factors.

News of the World • March 27, 07:12 PM • 5761 views
The first dolphins of the year have been spotted in Tuzly Lagoons in Odesa OblastPhoto

Five dolphins were recorded in the national park's waters while hunting for fish. Due to the war and environmental disasters, over 80,000 individuals have already died.

Society • March 27, 03:11 PM • 4175 views
SBU uncovers identity of Hungarian intelligence network curator in ZakarpattiaVideo

Counterintelligence identified career intelligence officer Zoltán Andre, who led the spies. The agents collected data on air defense and attitudes towards the deployment of troops.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 01:15 PM • 4489 views
Bells, white roses, and a bit of politics: how Georgia bid farewell to Patriarch IliaVideo

The head of the Church was buried in Sioni Cathedral after five days of mourning. The opposition was not invited to the ceremony despite calls for unity and amnesty.

News of the World • March 22, 06:10 PM • 9531 views
Putin's special representative spotted at liturgy in memory of Georgian Patriarch in TbilisiVideo

Mikhail Shvydkoy and Russian clergy arrived in Georgia for the farewell to Patriarch Ilia.

News of the World • March 22, 03:12 PM • 6946 views
Georgian Ministry of Justice did not allow Saakashvili to attend the funeral of Patriarch Ilia II

The Penitentiary Service of Georgia denied the ex-president's request to leave prison. The case does not fall under the provisions of the code regarding leave for close relatives.

News of the World • March 19, 07:19 PM • 6833 views
Patriarch of Georgia to be buried on March 22 in Sioni Cathedral

Georgia has declared national mourning over the death of 93-year-old Patriarch Ilia II. The funeral will take place on March 22, and the government has established a special state commission.

News of the World • March 18, 08:43 PM • 5565 views
Head of Georgian Orthodox Church admitted to intensive care

The 93-year-old patriarch was admitted to the hospital with massive gastric bleeding. Doctors stopped the bleeding, but the patient's condition remains serious and unstable.

Society • March 17, 01:12 PM • 4420 views
EU excludes Georgian port from 20th package of sanctions against Russia - Media

The European Union revised its decision after Georgia's commitments not to service sanctioned vessels. Kulevi Port avoided restrictions thanks to guarantees.

Economy • March 10, 10:56 AM • 6454 views
Transit through Georgia increased to 2,000 flights per day due to Middle East airspace closure

Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest transit routes between Europe and Asia. This brings the country up to $375,000 daily due to the increased number of flights.

Economy • March 6, 05:32 PM • 5713 views
European Commission suspends visa-free regime for Georgian officials

The European Commission has suspended the visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic, service, and official passports. This decision was made due to Georgia's violation of its commitments in the areas of democracy and fundamental rights.

News of the World • March 6, 02:00 PM • 4417 views
Poland conducted a large-scale operation with enhanced migration control, detaining 91 UkrainiansPhoto

Polish police detained 91 Ukrainian citizens during a two-day operation to strengthen migration control. In total, 1944 people were identified and 147 foreigners wanted by law enforcement agencies were detained.

Politics • March 5, 08:42 AM • 8874 views
Ukrainians transferred UAH 1.3 trillion through payment systems in 2025 - NBU

In 2025, the volume of domestic transfers through payment systems amounted to UAH 1. 3 trillion. $2.5 billion was received in Ukraine, mainly from the USA, Germany, and Israel.

Economy • March 4, 04:07 PM • 5613 views
Ukraine does not need instructions from 'Russian world' retransmitters - Stefanchuk responded to accusations from the Georgian Parliament Speaker

Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk reacted to the accusations of Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, stating that supporting pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN is a "minimal level of decency. " He emphasized that Ukraine needs true allies, not lectures.

Politics • February 26, 03:45 PM • 10212 views