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20 August 2026, 23:48

TODAY

22:00
A tender has been announced for roadworks to be carried out on the Achkhoti–Sno–Akhaltsikhe–Juta road

18:57
Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with forced sexual intercourse and invasion of privacy

18:34
The defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, storage, and facilitation of the sale of narcotics - PoG

17:27
Head of the Revenue Service, Mikheil Maghlakelidze, introduced Zviad Dvali to the heads of the departments as the new Deputy Head of the agency
15:31
David Songulashvili meets with the owners of German Food Producer "Develey" and "Marneuli Food Factory"

15:03
Honestly, I cannot even take Mikheil Saakashvili`s opinions seriously. The views he expressed on Abkhazia are simply deplorable - Tamta Mikeladze

14:16
We are building and developing relations with Georgia, China, France, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and other states - Pashinyan

13:25
French President Emmanuel Macron invites Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the first International Space Summit in Paris
13:14
The Department of Environmental Supervision identified a case of poaching in Imereti

13:07
CEC Chairman holds working meeting with District Election Commissions in Kvemo Kartli

13:03
Head of Government Administration meets heads of UN Agencies

12:25
It is Important that more and more debut issuers join the local capital market - Ekaterine Mikabadze
12:12
Nearly half a century has passed since "Chakrulo" began its cosmic journey; on August 20, 1977, unique Georgian polyphony became part of humanity`s shared message - US Embassy

12:07
The Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Ambassador of Türkiye

11:42
Today I am announcing the most crushing economic operation - Donald Trump announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

11:26
The distribution and sale of school uniforms will begin on September 1
11:01
Head of the Emergency Management Service hosted Major General Richard "Dwayne" Wilson, the Adjutant General of the U.S. Georgia National Guard

10:19
Practicing teachers will be granted an extended deadline for competency verification

10:11
Wine tour held in Georgia for American wine professionals

00:40
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
19 August

21:34
The defendant was sentenced to 11 years in prison for committing a depraved act against a person under the age of fourteen with prior knowledge of the offender - PoG

20:12
SMS messages were sent on behalf of the Environmental Supervision Department, allegedly for fraudulent purposes

19:37
A Georgian citizen who was illegally detained near the village of Perevi on August 17, has been released

17:09
Reports that 20,000 Russian citizens crossed the Georgian border via Larsi in the last 24 hours are false - MIA
15:45
When I personally, other government representatives uncompromisingly confronted corruption, we were ready for this as well - Mdinaradze on Garibashvili’s letters

14:58
Our task is to turn growing cargo flows into long-term economic opportunities for the country, for which we are consistently increasing efficiency and competitiveness - Ioseliani

14:24
Oil prices stay above USD 90 a barrel as peace talks stall - CNN

14:01
Information regarding artifacts discovered during the rehabilitation of Rustaveli Avenue was immediately provided to the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation - Tbilisi City Hall
13:06
CEC determined sequence numbers for electoral subjects registered for the October 3 By-elections

12:32
In the II quarter of 2026, unemployment rate in Georgia decreased by 0.5% compared to the corresponding period of 2025 and equaled 13.8% - GeoStat

12:27
External trade turnover increased compared to the same period of 2025 - GeoStat publishes data for January-July

12:08
Our national interests include partnership with the West and strategic relations with the US and Europe - Irakli Pavlenishvili
11:56
I do not know what kind of return to politics we are talking about, when the person has self-admitted to a corruption crime - Gorduladze on Garibashvili’s letter

11:44
Sarpi Customs Officers prevent attempts to import firearms and ammunition

11:42
The State Security Academy is set to enroll students into the Master of State Security degree program for the 2026 academic year

11:12
Water supply has improved on 55 ha of agricultural land area in Khoni municipality
10:28
Police seize an especially large quantity of narcotics in Tbilisi

00:50
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:36
Ukraine’s former defense minister calls for holding elections in the country

00:11
The Orthodox Church marks today the Transfiguration of Jesus

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ENG

GEO

A tender has been announced for roadworks to be carried out on the Achkhoti–Sno–Akhaltsikhe–Juta road

Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with forced sexual intercourse and invasion of privacy

The defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, storage, and facilitation of the sale of narcotics - PoG

Head of the Revenue Service, Mikheil Maghlakelidze, introduced Zviad Dvali to the heads of the departments as the new Deputy Head of the agency

David Songulashvili meets with the owners of German Food Producer "Develey" and "Marneuli Food Factory"

Honestly, I cannot even take Mikheil Saakashvili`s opinions seriously. The views he expressed on Abkhazia are simply deplorable - Tamta Mikeladze

We are building and developing relations with Georgia, China, France, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and other states - Pashinyan

French President Emmanuel Macron invites Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the first International Space Summit in Paris

The Department of Environmental Supervision identified a case of poaching in Imereti

CEC Chairman holds working meeting with District Election Commissions in Kvemo Kartli

Head of Government Administration meets heads of UN Agencies

It is Important that more and more debut issuers join the local capital market - Ekaterine Mikabadze

Nearly half a century has passed since "Chakrulo" began its cosmic journey; on August 20, 1977, unique Georgian polyphony became part of humanity`s shared message - US Embassy

The Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Ambassador of Türkiye

Today I am announcing the most crushing economic operation - Donald Trump announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

The distribution and sale of school uniforms will begin on September 1

Head of the Emergency Management Service hosted Major General Richard "Dwayne" Wilson, the Adjutant General of the U.S. Georgia National Guard

Practicing teachers will be granted an extended deadline for competency verification

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French President Emmanuel Macron invites Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the first International Space Summit in Paris

Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, received an official invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to attend the first International Space Summit, scheduled to take place in Paris on September 9-10.
The Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Ambassador of Türkiye

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Georgia, Mustafa Türker Arı.
A Georgian citizen who was illegally detained near the village of Perevi on August 17, has been released

A Georgian citizen who was illegally detained near the village of Perevi, Sachkhere Municipality, on August 17, 2026, has been released and is now in territory under the control of the central government.
Reports that 20,000 Russian citizens crossed the Georgian border via Larsi in the last 24 hours are false - MIA

Information is being circulated across various media outlets and social networks alleging that approximately 20,000 Russian citizens crossed the Georgian border via the Larsi customs checkpoint within the last 24 hours.

A tender has been announced for roadworks to be carried out on the Achkhoti–Sno–Akhaltsikhe–Juta road

Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with forced sexual intercourse and invasion of privacy

The defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, storage, and facilitation of the sale of narcotics - PoG

Head of the Revenue Service, Mikheil Maghlakelidze, introduced Zviad Dvali to the heads of the departments as the new Deputy Head of the agency

David Songulashvili meets with the owners of German Food Producer "Develey" and "Marneuli Food Factory"

Honestly, I cannot even take Mikheil Saakashvili`s opinions seriously. The views he expressed on Abkhazia are simply deplorable - Tamta Mikeladze

We are building and developing relations with Georgia, China, France, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and other states - Pashinyan

French President Emmanuel Macron invites Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the first International Space Summit in Paris

The Department of Environmental Supervision identified a case of poaching in Imereti

CEC Chairman holds working meeting with District Election Commissions in Kvemo Kartli

Head of Government Administration meets heads of UN Agencies

It is Important that more and more debut issuers join the local capital market - Ekaterine Mikabadze

Nearly half a century has passed since "Chakrulo" began its cosmic journey; on August 20, 1977, unique Georgian polyphony became part of humanity`s shared message - US Embassy

The Prime Minister of Georgia meets with the Ambassador of Türkiye

Today I am announcing the most crushing economic operation - Donald Trump announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

The distribution and sale of school uniforms will begin on September 1

Head of the Emergency Management Service hosted Major General Richard "Dwayne" Wilson, the Adjutant General of the U.S. Georgia National Guard

Practicing teachers will be granted an extended deadline for competency verification

All news

POLITICS

Head of the Revenue Service, Mikheil Maghlakelidze, introduced Zviad Dvali to the heads of the departments as the new Deputy Head of the agency

Honestly, I cannot even take Mikheil Saakashvili`s opinions seriously. The views he expressed on Abkhazia are simply deplorable - Tamta Mikeladze

French President Emmanuel Macron invites Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the first International Space Summit in Paris

CEC Chairman holds working meeting with District Election Commissions in Kvemo Kartli

Head of Government Administration meets heads of UN Agencies

ECONOMICS

David Songulashvili meets with the owners of German Food Producer "Develey" and "Marneuli Food Factory"

It is Important that more and more debut issuers join the local capital market - Ekaterine Mikabadze

Wine tour held in Georgia for American wine professionals

Our task is to turn growing cargo flows into long-term economic opportunities for the country, for which we are consistently increasing efficiency and competitiveness - Ioseliani

In the II quarter of 2026, unemployment rate in Georgia decreased by 0.5% compared to the corresponding period of 2025 and equaled 13.8% - GeoStat

SOCIETY

A tender has been announced for roadworks to be carried out on the Achkhoti–Sno–Akhaltsikhe–Juta road

Nearly half a century has passed since "Chakrulo" began its cosmic journey; on August 20, 1977, unique Georgian polyphony became part of humanity`s shared message - US Embassy

The distribution and sale of school uniforms will begin on September 1

Head of the Emergency Management Service hosted Major General Richard "Dwayne" Wilson, the Adjutant General of the U.S. Georgia National Guard

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

LAW

Prosecutor`s Office has charged one person with forced sexual intercourse and invasion of privacy

The defendant was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the illegal purchase, storage, and facilitation of the sale of narcotics - PoG

The defendant was sentenced to 11 years in prison for committing a depraved act against a person under the age of fourteen with prior knowledge of the offender - PoG

Sarpi Customs Officers prevent attempts to import firearms and ammunition

Police seize an especially large quantity of narcotics in Tbilisi

REGIONS

The Department of Environmental Supervision identified a case of poaching in Imereti

Arrangement of drainage infrastructure is underway in Lanchkhuti municipality

Kazbegi Customs Checkpoint temporarily suspends operations due to activation of the Alarm System - Revenue Service

Irrigation water supply will be improved on up to 250 ha of agricultural land in Marneuli Municipality

“People’s Power” leaders visit Kakheti after Samegrelo region tour

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

We are building and developing relations with Georgia, China, France, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and other states - Pashinyan

Today I am announcing the most crushing economic operation - Donald Trump announces unprecedented sanctions against Iran

Oil prices stay above USD 90 a barrel as peace talks stall - CNN

Ukraine’s former defense minister calls for holding elections in the country

Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country`s worst as virus spreads at "exceptional pace"

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