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20 October 2026, 17:43

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15:11
Targeted policies and promotion tools drive strong tourism growth in 2026 despite challenges – Prime Minister

14:50
When there is an ongoing court process and a specific European institution tries to exert pressure, it is deeply concerning – Kobakhidze on the statements of EU representatives

14:22
New Economic Development Corporation to serve as powerful tool for state-business partnership, for the rapid development of the economy - Kobakhidze

12:59
Merab Gamkrelidze held an introductory meeting with a representative of the UK National Crime Agency
12:49
No one expects Brussels to change… However, against the backdrop of ongoing world events, Georgia will always remain a living exposure of Brussels’ hypocrisy and double standards - Papuashvili

12:26
Water supply has been improved on 1350 ha of agricultural land area in Kvemo Kartli

11:43
Gakharia’s For Georgia seeks separate hearing in constitutional lawsuit demanding opposition ban

11:35
GCCA concludes “Meditech Georgia” case by signing a commitment agreement
11:26
Georgia’s tourism revenues hit record USD 3.8 Billion as visitor arrivals top 6 million over 9 months

10:58
J.D. Vance says Ukraine should not join NATO

10:33
Questioning the legitimacy of justice and preliminary evaluation of the process is an attempt to pressure a constitutional institution and interference in Georgia’s internal affairs - MFA

10:15
One person detained for obtaining loans through pensioners’ mobile banking applications - the accused unlawfully seized a total of GEL 43,792
10:12
Kvemo Kartli police detained 3 people on charges of forced marriage

08:50
An unregistered sawmill and a large amount of illegally obtained timber were detected in Kobuleti

08:22
Georgia’s Constitutional Court to begin hearings on lawsuit seeking ban on 5 opposition parties
19 October

21:59
In January-September 2026 the external merchandise trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 535.3 million, 9.2% higher year-on-year - GeoStat

20:02
Motor vehicle traffic temporarily prohibited on the km177-km178 section of the Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili road

18:51
Defendant was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison for the illegal purchase, storage and sale of narcotics - PoG

17:14
David Songulashvili attends opening of the modernised reactor at Rustavi Azot
16:49
The court found the defendant guilty of premeditated murder and illegal possession of a firearm - PoG

16:30
Today, they are seeing in their own countries the very turmoil they brought about in Georgia - Kaladze on the ongoing protests in France

15:02
Positive trends in foreign trade continue, according to the 9-month indicators, both export and domestic export figures are record-breaking - Tsintsadze

14:55
Rtveli in Racha - Ambrolauri municipality processes nearly 1,800 tons of rare khvanchkara grapes
13:14
Georgia`s export growth proves right policy, while those following Brussels face near-zero economic growth - Papuashvili

12:53
They sowed the wind in Georgia and reaped a whirlwind in various cities of the EU… If you support violence, if you fund violence, you will receive violence in your own home - Papuashvili

12:47
The EU is destroying Europe civilizationally today, Europe needs to be saved from Brussels itself - Papuashvili

11:58
There is no place for violence in a democratic society - the European Commission condemns the facts that occurred in Albania
11:49
The Tbilisi City Court has sentenced journalist Vakho Sanaia to 30 days of administrative detention

11:45
All displaced persons who have not yet benefited from other state resettlement programs can fill out the application - Kaikatsishvili

11:22
The Folklore Center has opened 3 more Lotbari schools in Imereti

11:01
Chairman of the National Wine Agency participated in the World Congress of the International Organization of Vine and Wine
10:30
Foreign citizen detained on the fact of selling forged money in large quantities

10:23
Free flu jabs for all as nationwide vaccination campaign starts on October 21

10:02
Applications for the IDP cash compensation program open today

08:03
Group violence in Kvareli - police arrested 3 people, including 1 minor
01:07
With all of the money that Europe is famously giving Zelenskyy, and that Crooked Joe Biden gave him in the past, he doesn’t want to end this war, and probably never did - Trump

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GEO

Targeted policies and promotion tools drive strong tourism growth in 2026 despite challenges – Prime Minister

When there is an ongoing court process and a specific European institution tries to exert pressure, it is deeply concerning – Kobakhidze on the statements of EU representatives

New Economic Development Corporation to serve as powerful tool for state-business partnership, for the rapid development of the economy - Kobakhidze

Merab Gamkrelidze held an introductory meeting with a representative of the UK National Crime Agency

No one expects Brussels to change… However, against the backdrop of ongoing world events, Georgia will always remain a living exposure of Brussels’ hypocrisy and double standards - Papuashvili

Water supply has been improved on 1350 ha of agricultural land area in Kvemo Kartli

Gakharia’s For Georgia seeks separate hearing in constitutional lawsuit demanding opposition ban

GCCA concludes “Meditech Georgia” case by signing a commitment agreement

Georgia’s tourism revenues hit record USD 3.8 Billion as visitor arrivals top 6 million over 9 months

J.D. Vance says Ukraine should not join NATO

Questioning the legitimacy of justice and preliminary evaluation of the process is an attempt to pressure a constitutional institution and interference in Georgia’s internal affairs - MFA

One person detained for obtaining loans through pensioners’ mobile banking applications - the accused unlawfully seized a total of GEL 43,792

Kvemo Kartli police detained 3 people on charges of forced marriage

An unregistered sawmill and a large amount of illegally obtained timber were detected in Kobuleti

Georgia’s Constitutional Court to begin hearings on lawsuit seeking ban on 5 opposition parties

19-10-2026 21:59

In January-September 2026 the external merchandise trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 535.3 million, 9.2% higher year-on-year - GeoStat

19-10-2026 20:02

Motor vehicle traffic temporarily prohibited on the km177-km178 section of the Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili road

19-10-2026 18:51

Defendant was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison for the illegal purchase, storage and sale of narcotics - PoG

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When there is an ongoing court process and a specific European institution tries to exert pressure, it is deeply concerning – Kobakhidze on the statements of EU representatives

When there is an ongoing court process and a specific European institution tries to exert influence and pressure, this in itself is deeply concerning.
No one expects Brussels to change… However, against the backdrop of ongoing world events, Georgia will always remain a living exposure of Brussels’ hypocrisy and double standards - Papuashvili

No one expects today’s Brussels to change its behavior anymore; Speaker of the Georgian Parliament writes on his Facebook page.
Questioning the legitimacy of justice and preliminary evaluation of the process is an attempt to pressure a constitutional institution and interference in Georgia’s internal affairs - MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expresses concern regarding the latest statements by EU representatives concerning the proceedings before the Constitutional Court of Georgia.
Georgia’s Constitutional Court to begin hearings on lawsuit seeking ban on 5 opposition parties

The Constitutional Court releases a statement regarding the hearings scheduled for October 21, 22, and 23.
They sowed the wind in Georgia and reaped a whirlwind in various cities of the EU… If you support violence, if you fund violence, you will receive violence in your own home - Papuashvili

According to the Speaker of Georgian Parliament, the European Commission condemns violent demonstrations in Albania and France; however, it has not expressed a similar position regarding the violent protests held in Georgia.
Applications for the IDP cash compensation program open today

Applications for a new state programme offering cash compensation to internally displaced persons (IDPs) open today, October 19, and will run until November 2.
Free flu jabs for all as nationwide vaccination campaign starts on October 21

Seasonal flu vaccination will begin nationwide on October 22. The Government will fully fund the jab, making it free for every citizen.

Targeted policies and promotion tools drive strong tourism growth in 2026 despite challenges – Prime Minister

When there is an ongoing court process and a specific European institution tries to exert pressure, it is deeply concerning – Kobakhidze on the statements of EU representatives

New Economic Development Corporation to serve as powerful tool for state-business partnership, for the rapid development of the economy - Kobakhidze

Merab Gamkrelidze held an introductory meeting with a representative of the UK National Crime Agency

No one expects Brussels to change… However, against the backdrop of ongoing world events, Georgia will always remain a living exposure of Brussels’ hypocrisy and double standards - Papuashvili

Water supply has been improved on 1350 ha of agricultural land area in Kvemo Kartli

Gakharia’s For Georgia seeks separate hearing in constitutional lawsuit demanding opposition ban

GCCA concludes “Meditech Georgia” case by signing a commitment agreement

Georgia’s tourism revenues hit record USD 3.8 Billion as visitor arrivals top 6 million over 9 months

J.D. Vance says Ukraine should not join NATO

Questioning the legitimacy of justice and preliminary evaluation of the process is an attempt to pressure a constitutional institution and interference in Georgia’s internal affairs - MFA

One person detained for obtaining loans through pensioners’ mobile banking applications - the accused unlawfully seized a total of GEL 43,792

Kvemo Kartli police detained 3 people on charges of forced marriage

An unregistered sawmill and a large amount of illegally obtained timber were detected in Kobuleti

Georgia’s Constitutional Court to begin hearings on lawsuit seeking ban on 5 opposition parties

19-10-2026 21:59

In January-September 2026 the external merchandise trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 535.3 million, 9.2% higher year-on-year - GeoStat

19-10-2026 20:02

Motor vehicle traffic temporarily prohibited on the km177-km178 section of the Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili road

19-10-2026 18:51

Defendant was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison for the illegal purchase, storage and sale of narcotics - PoG

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POLITICS

Targeted policies and promotion tools drive strong tourism growth in 2026 despite challenges – Prime Minister

When there is an ongoing court process and a specific European institution tries to exert pressure, it is deeply concerning – Kobakhidze on the statements of EU representatives

New Economic Development Corporation to serve as powerful tool for state-business partnership, for the rapid development of the economy - Kobakhidze

No one expects Brussels to change… However, against the backdrop of ongoing world events, Georgia will always remain a living exposure of Brussels’ hypocrisy and double standards - Papuashvili

Gakharia’s For Georgia seeks separate hearing in constitutional lawsuit demanding opposition ban

ECONOMICS

New Economic Development Corporation to serve as powerful tool for state-business partnership, for the rapid development of the economy - Kobakhidze

Georgia’s tourism revenues hit record USD 3.8 Billion as visitor arrivals top 6 million over 9 months

In January-September 2026 the external merchandise trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 535.3 million, 9.2% higher year-on-year - GeoStat

Positive trends in foreign trade continue, according to the 9-month indicators, both export and domestic export figures are record-breaking - Tsintsadze

2,652 concentrations registered in Georgia in the third quarter of 2026

SOCIETY

GCCA concludes “Meditech Georgia” case by signing a commitment agreement

Georgia’s tourism revenues hit record USD 3.8 Billion as visitor arrivals top 6 million over 9 months

An unregistered sawmill and a large amount of illegally obtained timber were detected in Kobuleti

Motor vehicle traffic temporarily prohibited on the km177-km178 section of the Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili road

The Folklore Center has opened 3 more Lotbari schools in Imereti

LAW

Merab Gamkrelidze held an introductory meeting with a representative of the UK National Crime Agency

One person detained for obtaining loans through pensioners’ mobile banking applications - the accused unlawfully seized a total of GEL 43,792

Kvemo Kartli police detained 3 people on charges of forced marriage

Georgia’s Constitutional Court to begin hearings on lawsuit seeking ban on 5 opposition parties

Defendant was sentenced to 13 years and 6 months in prison for the illegal purchase, storage and sale of narcotics - PoG

REGIONS

Water supply has been improved on 1350 ha of agricultural land area in Kvemo Kartli

Rtveli in Racha - Ambrolauri municipality processes nearly 1,800 tons of rare khvanchkara grapes

The Folklore Center has opened 3 more Lotbari schools in Imereti

"Georgian Amelioration" is upgrading irrigation infrastructure in the Kakheti

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

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

J.D. Vance says Ukraine should not join NATO

There is no place for violence in a democratic society - the European Commission condemns the facts that occurred in Albania

With all of the money that Europe is famously giving Zelenskyy, and that Crooked Joe Biden gave him in the past, he doesn’t want to end this war, and probably never did - Trump

Trump claims negotiating with Zelensky is “much harder” than with Putin, renews calls for leadership change in Kyiv

US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks, FT reports

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