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14 September 2026, 23:29

TODAY

21:29
Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure agreement with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes - Zelenskyy

20:57
The GEL 40,000 property tax threshold to be abolished, staying in place only for citizens earning GEL 100,000 and above - Kirtskhalia

19:00
As part of the “My First Seedling” programme, 1st-graders will plant their first tree each year and care for it until they graduate from school - Songulashvili

18:55
Maka Botchorishvili holds introductory meeting with Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to Georgia David Emtestam
17:19
National Food Agency seizes expired food items from a retail shop in Adjara

16:13
Parliament heard the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia AR

15:24
They have formed coalitions many times, but all these alliances ultimately failed. They are entirely focused on their foreign handlers rather than the Georgian people - Kobakhidze on the opposition

15:13
Prime Minister of Georgia meets newly-appointed Heads of the Revenue Service and Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance
14:54
No major cabinet reshuffles planned, only a new Minister of Culture to be appointed soon - Kobakhidze

14:26
Over the past two decades, Tamaz Borashvili will be the first career official from the state security system to assume the position of Head of the Service - Kobakhidze

14:03
Geka Geladze will be appointed as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

14:02
Prime Minister nominates Tamaz Borashvili as new State Security Service Chief
13:34
Juansher Burchuladze, his former deputy Giorgi Khaindrava, and Vasil Mkheidze finalized a plea deal in the Court of Appeals

12:40
Rehabilitation of the G-7 distribution canal of the Zemo Alazani irrigation system begins

12:39
In the first 8 months of 2026, Georgia’s maritime, rail, and aviation cargo transportation reached an all-time high

11:57
Head of the State Security Service, Geka Geladze, resigns
11:47
National Food Agency to introduce electronic system for more effective meat product control

11:44
The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia is paying an official visit to Georgia

10:16
Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of narcotics - 7 people arrested

09:11
Organized by the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency, a high-level ICPEN conference will open in Tbilisi - event is attended by up to 100 delegates from 55 countries
09:07
A camera trap captured illegal logging in the Khashuri forestry district

08:42
The Church New Year is celebrated on September 14 - Patriarch Shio III to hold a prayer service at the Sioni Cathedral
11 September

20:43
The European Union ambassadors AGAIN failed today to extend the Russian sanctions - Rikard Jozwiak

19:19
UNM’s Gia Baramidze was arrested on charges of state treason and sabotage - Prosecutor’s Office

18:05
Parliament of Georgia hosted reception for compatriots residing abroad

17:37
US diesel prices soar past USD 6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
17:22
The state will no longer continue subsidizing the purchase of non-standard apples - support is now directed toward the establishment of modern orchards

16:26
Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee heard the 2025 rReport of the Chief Labour Inspector of the Labour Inspection Service

15:01
Ana Tsitlidze has specific, business-like questions, but in response we only hear slander and gossip; this shows whose side the truth is on - Pavlenishvili

13:59
USD 11 million will be spent in protected areas under renewed cooperation between Georgia and the Caucasus Nature Fund
13:40
Agriculture Committee heard the 6-month report on the execution of Georgia’s 2026 state budget

12:34
Respect for a sovereign choice is a European value that today's Brussels is trampling upon - Papuashvili

12:16
An EU commissioner is banning candidate states from interacting with the US administration, it’s simply ridiculous - Papuashvili reacts to Marta Kos’s statement

11:34
Trial of Grigol Liluashvili is underway at the Tbilisi City Court - the defendant himself is scheduled to be interrogated
11:26
Natia Turnava participates in the 10th anniversary event of SARAS

11:03
September 11, 2001, will remain one of the gravest and most tragic events in human history - Embassy of Georgia to the US

10:50
Police seized 57 packages of drugs prepared for sale in Tbilisi - 2 people arrested

10:40
Meeting with farmers to discuss the progress of the irrigation season was held
10:37
Investigation Service detains 3 persons in three separate criminal cases

10:35
Adjara police detained 1 person for fraudulently appropriating a large amount of money

08:47
Weather forecast for September 11

00:45
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
00:14
Vehicular traffic on the section from Chovelidze Street to Javakhishvili Street has been restored

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Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure agreement with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes - Zelenskyy

The GEL 40,000 property tax threshold to be abolished, staying in place only for citizens earning GEL 100,000 and above - Kirtskhalia

As part of the “My First Seedling” programme, 1st-graders will plant their first tree each year and care for it until they graduate from school - Songulashvili

Maka Botchorishvili holds introductory meeting with Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to Georgia David Emtestam

National Food Agency seizes expired food items from a retail shop in Adjara

Parliament heard the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia AR

They have formed coalitions many times, but all these alliances ultimately failed. They are entirely focused on their foreign handlers rather than the Georgian people - Kobakhidze on the opposition

Prime Minister of Georgia meets newly-appointed Heads of the Revenue Service and Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance

No major cabinet reshuffles planned, only a new Minister of Culture to be appointed soon - Kobakhidze

Over the past two decades, Tamaz Borashvili will be the first career official from the state security system to assume the position of Head of the Service - Kobakhidze

Geka Geladze will be appointed as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

Prime Minister nominates Tamaz Borashvili as new State Security Service Chief

Juansher Burchuladze, his former deputy Giorgi Khaindrava, and Vasil Mkheidze finalized a plea deal in the Court of Appeals

Rehabilitation of the G-7 distribution canal of the Zemo Alazani irrigation system begins

In the first 8 months of 2026, Georgia’s maritime, rail, and aviation cargo transportation reached an all-time high

Head of the State Security Service, Geka Geladze, resigns

National Food Agency to introduce electronic system for more effective meat product control

The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia is paying an official visit to Georgia

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Prime Minister nominates Tamaz Borashvili as new State Security Service Chief

Prime Minister of Georgia nominated Tamaz Borashvili as the new Head of the State Security Service. As Irakli Kobakhidze underlined, Borashvili’s career has been closely linked to the State Security Service.
Geka Geladze will be appointed as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

According to the Prime Minister of Georgia, Geka Geladze, who stepped down from the position of the Head of the State Security Service today, will assume the position of Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.
In the first 8 months of 2026, Georgia’s maritime, rail, and aviation cargo transportation reached an all-time high

In January-August 2026, the Georgian transport and logistics sector recorded numbers that reached a decade-long high. According to preliminary data, all-time highs were broken across sea ports and terminals, as well as in rail freight and civil aviation.
Head of the State Security Service, Geka Geladze, resigns

The Head of the State Security Service [SSSG], Geka Geladze, has resigned from his position.

Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure agreement with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes - Zelenskyy

The GEL 40,000 property tax threshold to be abolished, staying in place only for citizens earning GEL 100,000 and above - Kirtskhalia

As part of the “My First Seedling” programme, 1st-graders will plant their first tree each year and care for it until they graduate from school - Songulashvili

Maka Botchorishvili holds introductory meeting with Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to Georgia David Emtestam

National Food Agency seizes expired food items from a retail shop in Adjara

Parliament heard the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia AR

They have formed coalitions many times, but all these alliances ultimately failed. They are entirely focused on their foreign handlers rather than the Georgian people - Kobakhidze on the opposition

Prime Minister of Georgia meets newly-appointed Heads of the Revenue Service and Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance

No major cabinet reshuffles planned, only a new Minister of Culture to be appointed soon - Kobakhidze

Over the past two decades, Tamaz Borashvili will be the first career official from the state security system to assume the position of Head of the Service - Kobakhidze

Geka Geladze will be appointed as the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs

Prime Minister nominates Tamaz Borashvili as new State Security Service Chief

Juansher Burchuladze, his former deputy Giorgi Khaindrava, and Vasil Mkheidze finalized a plea deal in the Court of Appeals

Rehabilitation of the G-7 distribution canal of the Zemo Alazani irrigation system begins

In the first 8 months of 2026, Georgia’s maritime, rail, and aviation cargo transportation reached an all-time high

Head of the State Security Service, Geka Geladze, resigns

National Food Agency to introduce electronic system for more effective meat product control

The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia is paying an official visit to Georgia

All news

POLITICS

The GEL 40,000 property tax threshold to be abolished, staying in place only for citizens earning GEL 100,000 and above - Kirtskhalia

Maka Botchorishvili holds introductory meeting with Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to Georgia David Emtestam

Parliament heard the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia AR

They have formed coalitions many times, but all these alliances ultimately failed. They are entirely focused on their foreign handlers rather than the Georgian people - Kobakhidze on the opposition

Prime Minister of Georgia meets newly-appointed Heads of the Revenue Service and Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance

ECONOMICS

In the first 8 months of 2026, Georgia’s maritime, rail, and aviation cargo transportation reached an all-time high

Natia Turnava participates in the 10th anniversary event of SARAS

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

The National Food Agency is inspecting kindergarten food blocks

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Bank of Georgia and AFSA to facilitate mutual access in the securities market

SOCIETY

National Food Agency seizes expired food items from a retail shop in Adjara

National Food Agency to introduce electronic system for more effective meat product control

Organized by the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency, a high-level ICPEN conference will open in Tbilisi - event is attended by up to 100 delegates from 55 countries

A camera trap captured illegal logging in the Khashuri forestry district

The Church New Year is celebrated on September 14 - Patriarch Shio III to hold a prayer service at the Sioni Cathedral

LAW

Juansher Burchuladze, his former deputy Giorgi Khaindrava, and Vasil Mkheidze finalized a plea deal in the Court of Appeals

Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of narcotics - 7 people arrested

UNM’s Gia Baramidze was arrested on charges of state treason and sabotage - Prosecutor’s Office

Trial of Grigol Liluashvili is underway at the Tbilisi City Court - the defendant himself is scheduled to be interrogated

Police seized 57 packages of drugs prepared for sale in Tbilisi - 2 people arrested

REGIONS

Georgia has launched construction of a new 11.3-km section of the Batumi-Sarpi road

Anaklia Deep Sea Port strategically significant project for both Georgia and wider region, particularly within framework of Middle Corridor - Tamar Ioseliani

Construction of football training centers and stadiums with artificial turf begins in 5 municipalities

The International Maritime Forum continues in Batumi

Adjara to host the culinary festival "Gemo Fest"

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure agreement with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes - Zelenskyy

The European Union ambassadors AGAIN failed today to extend the Russian sanctions - Rikard Jozwiak

US diesel prices soar past USD 6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods

MEPs push to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine - Euronews

Trump offers USD 5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections - Reuters

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