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15 September 2026, 14:43

TODAY

12:09
81,000 taxpayers will be affected by this tax relief, the amount to be paid by them to the budget was approximately GEL 22 million - Mamuka Baratashvili on property tax

11:23
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all school and university students, teachers, professors and lecturers, along with parents on the start of the new academic year - Kobakhidze

11:04
Maia Bitadze appointed as Georgia’s new Minister of Culture

10:45
Prosecutor’s Office has reduced the charges against a minor accused of premeditated murder based on newly discovered evidence
08:06
New academic year kicks off in Georgia today

02:53
Achievement of our political team, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, is that we are the only Government since Georgia regained independence that has avoided war – Prime Minister

00:46
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:30
It is crucial to separate the attitude toward a state and its policies from the attitude toward its people - Kobakhidze
14 September

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

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81,000 taxpayers will be affected by this tax relief, the amount to be paid by them to the budget was approximately GEL 22 million - Mamuka Baratashvili on property tax

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all school and university students, teachers, professors and lecturers, along with parents on the start of the new academic year - Kobakhidze

Maia Bitadze appointed as Georgia’s new Minister of Culture

Prosecutor’s Office has reduced the charges against a minor accused of premeditated murder based on newly discovered evidence

New academic year kicks off in Georgia today

Achievement of our political team, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, is that we are the only Government since Georgia regained independence that has avoided war – Prime Minister

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

It is crucial to separate the attitude toward a state and its policies from the attitude toward its people - Kobakhidze

14-09-2026 21:29

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

14-09-2026 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

14-09-2026 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

14-09-2026 18:55

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

14-09-2026 17:19

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

14-09-2026 16:13

Parliament heard the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia AR

14-09-2026 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

14-09-2026 15:13

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

14-09-2026 14:54

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

14-09-2026 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

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Maia Bitadze appointed as Georgia’s new Minister of Culture

Maia Bitadze has been appointed as the Minister of Culture of Georgia, Prime Minister announced during a briefing at the Government Administration.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all school and university students, teachers, professors and lecturers, along with parents on the start of the new academic year - Kobakhidze

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all school and university students, teachers, professors and lecturers, along with parents on the start of the new academic year! Such a statement was released by the Prime Minister of Georgia.
New academic year kicks off in Georgia today

The countdown to the new academic year begins today – classes will start in a completely renovated environment in up to 30 public schools. This year, 45,000 first-graders will attend school for the first time.
Achievement of our political team, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, is that we are the only Government since Georgia regained independence that has avoided war – Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Georgia said the Georgian Dream’s political team, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, was the only Government since Georgia regained independence that had avoided war.

81,000 taxpayers will be affected by this tax relief, the amount to be paid by them to the budget was approximately GEL 22 million - Mamuka Baratashvili on property tax

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all school and university students, teachers, professors and lecturers, along with parents on the start of the new academic year - Kobakhidze

Maia Bitadze appointed as Georgia’s new Minister of Culture

Prosecutor’s Office has reduced the charges against a minor accused of premeditated murder based on newly discovered evidence

New academic year kicks off in Georgia today

Achievement of our political team, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, is that we are the only Government since Georgia regained independence that has avoided war – Prime Minister

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

It is crucial to separate the attitude toward a state and its policies from the attitude toward its people - Kobakhidze

14-09-2026 21:29

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

14-09-2026 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

14-09-2026 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

14-09-2026 18:55

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

14-09-2026 17:19

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

14-09-2026 16:13

Parliament heard the Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia AR

14-09-2026 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

14-09-2026 15:13

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

14-09-2026 14:54

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

14-09-2026 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

All news

POLITICS

81,000 taxpayers will be affected by this tax relief, the amount to be paid by them to the budget was approximately GEL 22 million - Mamuka Baratashvili on property tax

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all school and university students, teachers, professors and lecturers, along with parents on the start of the new academic year - Kobakhidze

Maia Bitadze appointed as Georgia’s new Minister of Culture

Achievement of our political team, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, is that we are the only Government since Georgia regained independence that has avoided war – Prime Minister

It is crucial to separate the attitude toward a state and its policies from the attitude toward its people - Kobakhidze

ECONOMICS

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

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

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

Prosecutor’s Office has reduced the charges against a minor accused of premeditated murder based on newly discovered evidence

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

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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