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07 September 2026, 22:57

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21:41
Germany’s Merz vows to stick with reforms despite election drubbing by far right

19:12
Maka Botchorishvili meets with the Founder and President of the Delphi Economic Forum

17:46
Shalva Papuashvili and Nikoloz Samkharadze met with the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of Korea

17:31
As of today, I am less involved in the daily management of the party. Taking a temporary pause was important for me too - Levan Sanikidze
16:59
Poland’s anti-Ukrainian turn spills into violence – POLITICO

15:38
Sports Committee briefed on the six-month report on the execution of the 2026 State Budget

15:02
Mariam Kvrivishvili met with the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia

13:41
Prime Minister of Georgia meets Columbia Group President and CEO
13:34
Irakli Kobakhidze meets IMO Secretary-General

13:03
Today, we are not just signing an agreement, but launching a tram line project that is set to write a new page in Tbilisi’s transport history - Kaladze

13:02
There was a very clear hint from Bidzina Ivanishvili regarding corruption. It took a year and 5 months for the team and me, under Bidzina Ivanishvili’s leadership, to eradicate the issues embedded within the governance system - Kobakhidze

12:39
A new tram line will connect Didi Digomi with the “Didube” metro station - the agreement has been signed
12:07
Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

11:46
The “Girchi” party is changing its name

11:32
Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

11:19
In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister
11:17
Georgian seafarers and maritime professionals are an important resource for Georgia and ensuring access to modern education and high professional standards for them is our priority - Kobakhidze

11:14
Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

10:51
In August, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 25 environmental violations, 21 cases involved illegal logging

09:53
As of August 2026, Georgia’s gross international reserves reach an all-time high of USD 8.14 billion
08:05
Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum
04 September

21:43
Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of various types of drugs - 7 people arrested

19:50
Friedrich Merz will lose Sunday’s regional election, whatever the result – POLITICO

16:56
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia meets with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel

16:05
Defence and Security Committee took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the State Budget
15:47
Committees took note of the 6-month report on the execution of the 2026 state budget

14:44
If Russian citizen Denis Kulanin does not leave the country voluntarily, the expulsion order will be enforced forcibly - MIA

14:36
Bavarian site starts production of 5,000 AI-guided drones for Kyiv

14:08
The medicine “Givinostat” for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy will be in Tbilisi at the beginning of next week – Sarjveladze
13:38
Kakha Kaladze meets with Israel’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

12:19
A powerful thunderstorm has hit Toronto, damaging buildings, closing roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents

11:48
Deputy Minister Lasha Avaliani meets with representatives of the U.S. Embassy and FHI 360

11:12
Department of Environmental Supervision identified 20,727 cases of non-compliance with vehicle emission standards within 3 years of the launch of monitoring
11:08
The NFA is conducting sanitary logging in the Sachkhere forestry district to improve the sanitary condition of pine cultures

10:54
Difference between the stateless UNM-agents and the state-minded government is visible in statements like this - “Abkhazians detest us and nothing can be done about it” - we believe that reconciliation is possible - Kirtskhalia

10:42
As a result of complaints reviewed by the Dispute Resolution Commission operating under the NBG, the total amount reimbursed to consumers reached GEL 426 thousand as of August

10:41
Students of Kutaisi International University complete remote internship programme at the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency
10:36
Police arrested one person on charges of fraudulently acquiring a large amount of money, preparing and using a fake official document

10:17
Tamar Ioseliani and the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Transformation of Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

00:50
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:31
Magyar says Ukraine is “obviously not ready” to join the EU

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Germany’s Merz vows to stick with reforms despite election drubbing by far right

Maka Botchorishvili meets with the Founder and President of the Delphi Economic Forum

Shalva Papuashvili and Nikoloz Samkharadze met with the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of Korea

As of today, I am less involved in the daily management of the party. Taking a temporary pause was important for me too - Levan Sanikidze

Poland’s anti-Ukrainian turn spills into violence – POLITICO

Sports Committee briefed on the six-month report on the execution of the 2026 State Budget

Mariam Kvrivishvili met with the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia

Prime Minister of Georgia meets Columbia Group President and CEO

Irakli Kobakhidze meets IMO Secretary-General

Today, we are not just signing an agreement, but launching a tram line project that is set to write a new page in Tbilisi’s transport history - Kaladze

There was a very clear hint from Bidzina Ivanishvili regarding corruption. It took a year and 5 months for the team and me, under Bidzina Ivanishvili’s leadership, to eradicate the issues embedded within the governance system - Kobakhidze

A new tram line will connect Didi Digomi with the “Didube” metro station - the agreement has been signed

Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

The “Girchi” party is changing its name

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Georgian seafarers and maritime professionals are an important resource for Georgia and ensuring access to modern education and high professional standards for them is our priority - Kobakhidze

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

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There was a very clear hint from Bidzina Ivanishvili regarding corruption. It took a year and 5 months for the team and me, under Bidzina Ivanishvili’s leadership, to eradicate the issues embedded within the governance system - Kobakhidze

There was a very clear hint from Bidzina Ivanishvili regarding corruption. It took a year and 5 months for the team and me, under Bidzina Ivanishvili’s leadership, to eradicate the issues embedded within the governance system.
Today, we are not just signing an agreement, but launching a tram line project that is set to write a new page in Tbilisi’s transport history - Kaladze

Tbilisi had officially signed a contract for the design and construction of a new tram line, describing the project as the beginning of a new chapter in capital’s transport history.
A new tram line will connect Didi Digomi with the “Didube” metro station - the agreement has been signed

We promised Tbilisi residents the return of the tram, and today we are starting a concrete stage of fulfilling this promise. Such a statement made today the Mayor of Tbilisi.
In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

The tangible outcomes of targeted capital investment and consistent government policy are directly reflected in sector performance, with 2026 demonstrating record momentum across maritime, rail, and aviation networks.
Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

Holding of the Maritime Forum is of particular importance against the backdrop of new challenges in the global economy, where the role of route diversification, supply chain resilience, and reliable connections...
Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum

Batumi is hosting the International Maritime Forum. The event is being held under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Georgia, with the support of the Ministry of Economy, and organized by the Maritime Transport Agency.

Germany’s Merz vows to stick with reforms despite election drubbing by far right

Maka Botchorishvili meets with the Founder and President of the Delphi Economic Forum

Shalva Papuashvili and Nikoloz Samkharadze met with the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of Korea

As of today, I am less involved in the daily management of the party. Taking a temporary pause was important for me too - Levan Sanikidze

Poland’s anti-Ukrainian turn spills into violence – POLITICO

Sports Committee briefed on the six-month report on the execution of the 2026 State Budget

Mariam Kvrivishvili met with the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia

Prime Minister of Georgia meets Columbia Group President and CEO

Irakli Kobakhidze meets IMO Secretary-General

Today, we are not just signing an agreement, but launching a tram line project that is set to write a new page in Tbilisi’s transport history - Kaladze

There was a very clear hint from Bidzina Ivanishvili regarding corruption. It took a year and 5 months for the team and me, under Bidzina Ivanishvili’s leadership, to eradicate the issues embedded within the governance system - Kobakhidze

A new tram line will connect Didi Digomi with the “Didube” metro station - the agreement has been signed

Previously, the Georgian people didn’t like them, now they do not even like each other anymore; this is an ideal state within political force that was previously formally called opposition, but in reality has always been a foreign agency - Kobakhidze on t

The “Girchi” party is changing its name

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Georgian seafarers and maritime professionals are an important resource for Georgia and ensuring access to modern education and high professional standards for them is our priority - Kobakhidze

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

All news

POLITICS

Germany’s Merz vows to stick with reforms despite election drubbing by far right

Maka Botchorishvili meets with the Founder and President of the Delphi Economic Forum

Shalva Papuashvili and Nikoloz Samkharadze met with the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of Korea

As of today, I am less involved in the daily management of the party. Taking a temporary pause was important for me too - Levan Sanikidze

Mariam Kvrivishvili met with the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia

ECONOMICS

Mariam Kvrivishvili met with the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia

Direct access to the Black Sea makes Georgia one of the key links of the Middle Corridor, provides 8 landlocked countries with the opportunity to connect with global markets - Kvrivishvili

In 2026, we have record dynamics in maritime and railway, as well as aviation directions - Prime Minister

Georgian seafarers and maritime professionals are an important resource for Georgia and ensuring access to modern education and high professional standards for them is our priority - Kobakhidze

Our 10-year plan envisages doubling the railway capacity and halving the cargo transit time, doubling the capacity of ports, tripling the capacity of international airports - Kobakhidze

SOCIETY

Today, we are not just signing an agreement, but launching a tram line project that is set to write a new page in Tbilisi’s transport history - Kaladze

In August, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 25 environmental violations, 21 cases involved illegal logging

Deputy Minister Lasha Avaliani meets with representatives of the U.S. Embassy and FHI 360

The NFA is conducting sanitary logging in the Sachkhere forestry district to improve the sanitary condition of pine cultures

Nikoloz Samkharadze met with UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia Didier Trebucq

LAW

Law enforcement officers seized a particularly large amount of various types of drugs - 7 people arrested

If Russian citizen Denis Kulanin does not leave the country voluntarily, the expulsion order will be enforced forcibly - MIA

Police arrested one person on charges of fraudulently acquiring a large amount of money, preparing and using a fake official document

Patrol police seize large amount of drugs in Tbilisi - 1 person detained

Prosecutor`s Office has formally indicted Tamaz Elizbarashvili on charges of making unlawful threats

REGIONS

Adjara to host the culinary festival "Gemo Fest"

"Georgian Amelioration" is carrying out works to rehabilitate the Lekiani drainage area in Ozurgeti Municipality

Rainy weather is expected in almost all regions of Georgia on September 1

Another new route has been added to the municipal bus services in the Rustavi–Tbilisi direction

Rehabilitation of a 7.8-km section of the Koda–Partskhisi–Manglisi–Tsalka–Ninotsminda road is currently underway

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Poland’s anti-Ukrainian turn spills into violence – POLITICO

Prime Minister of Georgia meets Columbia Group President and CEO

Friedrich Merz will lose Sunday’s regional election, whatever the result – POLITICO

Bavarian site starts production of 5,000 AI-guided drones for Kyiv

A powerful thunderstorm has hit Toronto, damaging buildings, closing roads and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents

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