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13 October 2026, 17:38

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15:02
According to the Student Union, 90% of universities across the country are blocked - protests continue in France

14:36
External Merchandise Trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 534.7 million in January-September 2026, 9.2% higher YoY - GeoStat

14:32
The Georgian state has taken on obligations, these obligations must be fulfilled, this is what the EU demands - Parulava

13:53
International Monetary Fund increased Georgia`s economic growth forecast from 6.5% to 7.2%, while the World Bank raised it from 5% to 7%
13:42
European Parliament must stop interfering in Georgia`s internal affairs - Levan Makhashvili

13:37
Lasha Khutsishvili, Natia Turnava met Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and Marnix van Rij, Alternate Director

12:01
Since 2022, Russia has supplied the EU with energy resources worth a total of USD 320.7 billion

11:58
Mikheil Kavelashvili hosts Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Vo Thi Anh Xuan
11:29
Brussels shows political interest in cooperating with Georgia on connectivity - Rikard Jozwiak

10:45
Georgia`s National Food Agency shuts down illegal poultry alaughterhouses in Kobuleti and Terjola

10:31
Nino Tandilashvili meets with the Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas

10:11
David Songulashvili participates in the opening of the World Food Forum in Rome
10:09
Migration Department employees deported 112 foreign citizens from Georgia

00:26
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
12 October

22:05
NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

21:47
Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

17:27
Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

17:24
Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan
16:30
Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

15:15
David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s food industry

15:14
Georgia to boost direct flights with Uzbekistan to attract more tourists - Mariam Kvrivishvili

14:40
Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition
14:26
Startup-focused agency delivers tangible results, but we have more ambitious plans ahead – Kobakhidze

14:25
It is in Europe’s objective interest to cooperate as closely as possible with Georgia, however, there are individuals who do not act in accordance with the objective interests of the EU, constantly attack the Georgian people - Kobakhidze

14:23
Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

14:14
Government of Georgia launches voluntary financial compensation program as alternative housing option for IDPs
14:03
We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

13:29
If you bring her a map, she won’t be able to show you where Georgia is - Kakha Kaladze on Kaja Kallas

13:07
Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam visits Georgia

12:50
David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s Agri-Food Sector
12:20
It has become clear that the European Commissioners are not on the side of dialogue, but of boycott, which fundamentally contradicts European values - Papuashvili

12:00
We would very much love to be engaged again with the Georgian authorities, but they have to move - Marta Kos

11:23
Natia Turnava to participate in the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Thailand with a delegation

11:07
As of October 12, 252 000 tonnes of grapes have been processed in Kakheti
10:00
Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

08:11
God, Homeland, Human - the second day of the international symposium in Tbilisi

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According to the Student Union, 90% of universities across the country are blocked - protests continue in France

External Merchandise Trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 534.7 million in January-September 2026, 9.2% higher YoY - GeoStat

The Georgian state has taken on obligations, these obligations must be fulfilled, this is what the EU demands - Parulava

International Monetary Fund increased Georgia`s economic growth forecast from 6.5% to 7.2%, while the World Bank raised it from 5% to 7%

European Parliament must stop interfering in Georgia`s internal affairs - Levan Makhashvili

Lasha Khutsishvili, Natia Turnava met Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and Marnix van Rij, Alternate Director

Since 2022, Russia has supplied the EU with energy resources worth a total of USD 320.7 billion

Mikheil Kavelashvili hosts Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Brussels shows political interest in cooperating with Georgia on connectivity - Rikard Jozwiak

Georgia`s National Food Agency shuts down illegal poultry alaughterhouses in Kobuleti and Terjola

Nino Tandilashvili meets with the Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas

David Songulashvili participates in the opening of the World Food Forum in Rome

Migration Department employees deported 112 foreign citizens from Georgia

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

12-10-2026 22:05

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

12-10-2026 21:47

Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

12-10-2026 17:27

Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

12-10-2026 17:24

Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan

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We have decided to increase the pension for retirees under 70 by GEL 45 – Kobakhidze

The monthly state pension for retirees under the age of 70 will increase by 45 GEL from 1 January, surpassing the standard 20 GEL adjustment mandated by indexation. Such a statement made today the Prime Minister of Georgia.

According to the Student Union, 90% of universities across the country are blocked - protests continue in France

External Merchandise Trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 534.7 million in January-September 2026, 9.2% higher YoY - GeoStat

The Georgian state has taken on obligations, these obligations must be fulfilled, this is what the EU demands - Parulava

International Monetary Fund increased Georgia`s economic growth forecast from 6.5% to 7.2%, while the World Bank raised it from 5% to 7%

European Parliament must stop interfering in Georgia`s internal affairs - Levan Makhashvili

Lasha Khutsishvili, Natia Turnava met Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and Marnix van Rij, Alternate Director

Since 2022, Russia has supplied the EU with energy resources worth a total of USD 320.7 billion

Mikheil Kavelashvili hosts Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Brussels shows political interest in cooperating with Georgia on connectivity - Rikard Jozwiak

Georgia`s National Food Agency shuts down illegal poultry alaughterhouses in Kobuleti and Terjola

Nino Tandilashvili meets with the Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas

David Songulashvili participates in the opening of the World Food Forum in Rome

Migration Department employees deported 112 foreign citizens from Georgia

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

12-10-2026 22:05

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

12-10-2026 21:47

Ambassador of Georgia to Latvia Anna Abuladze had a courtesy meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže

12-10-2026 17:27

Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

12-10-2026 17:24

Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan

All news

POLITICS

The Georgian state has taken on obligations, these obligations must be fulfilled, this is what the EU demands - Parulava

European Parliament must stop interfering in Georgia`s internal affairs - Levan Makhashvili

Lasha Khutsishvili, Natia Turnava met Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and Marnix van Rij, Alternate Director

Mikheil Kavelashvili hosts Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Brussels shows political interest in cooperating with Georgia on connectivity - Rikard Jozwiak

ECONOMICS

External Merchandise Trade of Georgia amounted to USD 20 534.7 million in January-September 2026, 9.2% higher YoY - GeoStat

International Monetary Fund increased Georgia`s economic growth forecast from 6.5% to 7.2%, while the World Bank raised it from 5% to 7%

Lasha Khutsishvili, Natia Turnava met Jeroen Clicq, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund and Marnix van Rij, Alternate Director

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

Natia Turnava and Lasha Khutsishvili met with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li

SOCIETY

Georgia`s National Food Agency shuts down illegal poultry alaughterhouses in Kobuleti and Terjola

David Songulashvili meets with representatives of Italy’s food industry

Prime Minister hails Georgia’s judo success in Baku, praising Lasha Bekauri’s key role in securing medal in the team competition

Georgia’s nominal economy is expected to grow by more than 10% by the end of the year - Prime Minister

Government of Georgia launches voluntary financial compensation program as alternative housing option for IDPs

LAW

Migration Department employees deported 112 foreign citizens from Georgia

Prosecutor’s Office has charged 3 convicts with physical assault on prison staff

Defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, possession and illegal importation of a particularly large amount of narcotics into Georgia – PoG

The court found the defendant guilty of assisting draftees in evading military service, forging and using documents, and fraud committed by the group – PoG

Prosecutor`s Office has launched an investigation into the fact of illegal participation of an official in entrepreneurial activity based on a letter from the National Bank

REGIONS

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

Amelioration infrastructure improvement works underway in Samtredia municipality

Prime Minister of Georgia attends the event dedicated to Erekleoba

Prime Minister of Georgia visits newly-rehabilitated square in Telavi

99% of the 182 210 tonnes of grapes processed in Kakheti are of high and medium quality

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

According to the Student Union, 90% of universities across the country are blocked - protests continue in France

Since 2022, Russia has supplied the EU with energy resources worth a total of USD 320.7 billion

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be “utterly futile”

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

Nationwide Student Demonstrations in France Lead to the Closure and Blockade of More Than 1,000 Schools

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