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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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Georgia demands that Ukraine extradite Saakashvili's officials: who are they

Georgia is demanding that Ukraine extradite former Georgian officials convicted of crimes who now hold high positions in the Ukrainian government, claiming that this contradicts the traditional friendship between the two countries.

Politics • March 11, 05:05 PM • 42863 views
International delivery of driver's licenses: the service is now available in five more countries

International delivery of driver's licenses for Ukrainians is now available in 5 more countries: Sweden, Georgia, Portugal, Greece and Norway.

Society • March 11, 12:33 PM • 63288 views
Women's movement calls to change the article of the Criminal Code of Georgia on rape

The women's movement in Georgia is calling for changes to the definition of rape in the Criminal Code, requiring it to be based on the concept of non-consensual sexual intercourse rather than forced sexual intercourse, in order to meet international standards and allow for a better response to cases of sexual violence.

News of the World • March 8, 05:52 PM • 30149 views
President of Romania: "We are facing the worst situation since World War II"

The Romanian president said that because of Russia's war in Ukraine, Europe is facing the worst situation since World War II.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 02:12 PM • 29347 views
Von der Leyen: a war tribunal awaits Putin

Putin is being prosecuted for war crimes and will face a military tribunal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 11:33 AM • 25626 views
Lithuania announces tighter control over the quality of imported grain from Russia and other high-risk countries

Lithuania will strengthen control over the quality of grain imported from Russia and other high-risk countries, such as Belarus, Transnistria, and the territories of Ukraine and Georgia not controlled by their governments.

Economy • February 26, 09:37 PM • 105513 views
Russians are trying to stimulate mining in the occupied territories

The Kremlin has adopted regulations to stimulate mining in the occupied Ukrainian territories in order to obtain raw materials needed for the operation of seized metallurgical enterprises.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:19 AM • 32337 views
The National Bank of Georgia is investigating the possibility of transferring funds from the russian Sberbank to Georgian accounts

The National Bank of Georgia is investigating whether the application of the russian bank Sberbank allows transferring funds to Georgian accounts, which is a violation of sanctions against russia.

News of the World • February 24, 02:10 AM • 30732 views
Israeli Eurovision contestant's song faces disqualification due to alleged reference to Hamas

Israel may refuse to participate in Eurovision if the organizers demand that the lyrics of their participant's song be changed.

Culture • February 23, 11:14 AM • 21325 views
EU ministers reaffirm support for Ukraine and call for holding russia accountable for war crimes - statement

EU foreign ministers condemned russia's war against Ukraine and called for russia and its leadership to be held accountable for waging an aggressive war and serious crimes under international law.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:30 AM • 22891 views
Otherwise, the US will have to defend NATO against russia on its own: US Ambassador calls for increased military support for Ukraine

The United States should continue to support Ukraine militarily to prevent a potential russian invasion of NATO countries, which Washington would have to defend on its own.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 12:11 PM • 36157 views
Zelensky: No need to be afraid of Putin's defeat, it is his destiny to lose

President Zelenskyy said that Putin is a threat to all free states and there is no need to fear his defeat.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:57 AM • 31447 views
Opposition starts collecting signatures for Saakashvili's release under an appeal to the President of Georgia

Georgia's largest opposition party has begun collecting signatures for an appeal to the president demanding the release of former President Mikheil Saakashvili from prison.

Politics • February 16, 07:01 PM • 38053 views
The GRU shows the destruction of the Russian ship Caesar Kunikov

"Magura destroyed Caesar: GUR shows footage of sinking a large amphibious assault ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 08:09 AM • 26605 views
Shooting at a market in Georgia: four dead, one wounded

Four people were killed and one wounded in a shooting attack by a 36-year-old man at a market in the Georgian city of Rustavi, where his uncle worked.

News of the World • February 9, 09:58 AM • 33210 views
Parliament approves new government in Georgia

The Georgian parliament approved a new government headed by 45-year-old Irakli Kobakhidze with 84 votes in favor and 10 against.

News of the World • February 8, 09:34 PM • 32134 views
It will be a tough fight in our group: Rebrov on the results of the 2024/2025 Nations League draw

According to the results of the draw, the national team of Ukraine will compete with the Czech Republic, Albania and Georgia in League B of the UEFA Nations League in 2024/2025.

Sports • February 8, 07:33 PM • 30295 views
Founder of aeronautics in Georgia and Imedi operator: who are among those killed in the balloon crash

Three people, including the founder of aeronautics in Georgia and a Polish pilot, were killed when their balloon collided with a power line during a test flight.

Society • February 7, 06:43 PM • 33715 views
A balloon collides with a power line in Georgia, killing three people

The balloon collided with a power line near the village of Asureti in Georgia, killing all three people on board.

News of the World • February 7, 01:33 PM • 23358 views
Transit of explosives to Russia: the Ukrainian Embassy urges not to politicize the case

The Embassy of Ukraine urges not to politicize the case of explosives allegedly transported through the territory of Georgia from Odesa to Russia and expresses its readiness to cooperate with the Georgian authorities to clarify the circumstances.

Politics • February 6, 01:54 PM • 29726 views
The Kremlin is trying to give the DPRK access to international finance in exchange for weapons

Russia may be helping North Korea gain access to international banking services in exchange for missiles and ammunition provided by Russia.

News of the World • February 6, 08:56 AM • 21213 views
Saakashvili's health has improved, but his neurological condition has not changed - doctors' conclusion

The doctors found that although Mikheil Saakashvili's health and weight improved in prison, his neurological condition and cognitive impairment did not change.

News of the World • February 5, 11:17 AM • 33980 views
Georgia claims to prevent transit of explosives: allegedly from Odesa to Voronezh "for terrorist attacks"

Georgia claims to have prevented the transit of 14 kg of C-4 plastic explosives, which were allegedly heading from Odesa to Voronezh to carry out terrorist attacks.

News of the World • February 5, 10:53 AM • 24185 views
Poured paint on an icon of Stalin: activist arrested for 5 days in Georgia

Civil society activist Nata Peradze was sentenced to 5 days in jail for throwing paint on an icon in Tbilisi's Sameba Church depicting a meeting between Stalin and Matrona of Moscow, although the icon was behind glass and was not damaged; the image of Stalin will now be removed and replaced.

Society • February 2, 01:44 PM • 22570 views
Armenia can no longer rely on russia for its military needs - Pashinyan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia could no longer rely on russia as its main military and defense partner and should establish closer ties with the United States, France, India, and Georgia.

News of the World • February 2, 10:04 AM • 22950 views
Irakli Kobakhidze is officially nominated for the post of Prime Minister of Georgia

The ruling Georgian Dream party has officially nominated Irakli Kobakhidze to replace Irakli Garibashvili as Georgia's prime minister. Parliament will vote on the new prime minister and his cabinet next week.

News of the World • February 1, 03:25 PM • 24581 views
Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia. His successor will be officially announced on February 1

Irakli Garibashvili has resigned as Prime Minister of Georgia, and a new Prime Minister is expected to be named on February 1.

News of the World • January 30, 08:42 PM • 26443 views
President of the Czech Republic: Europe must be prepared for Trump's victory

Czech President Petr Pavel said that European countries should prepare for a possible Trump victory in the US elections. He believes that Trump can quickly reach an agreement with Putin that will not be beneficial for Ukraine and Europe.

Politics • January 30, 02:56 PM • 29551 views
Ukraine has improved its position in the Corruption Perceptions Index: it received 36 points out of 100

In 2023, Ukraine was ranked 104th out of 180 countries in the Global Corruption Perceptions Index, improving its position by 3 points and receiving 36 points out of 100. Over the past 10 years since the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine has added 11 points, the largest increase among the current EU candidate countries.

Society • January 30, 09:24 AM • 29077 views
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announces his resignation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigns.

News of the World • January 29, 01:39 PM • 26618 views