Today, the entire Georgia bows its head in grief. His Holiness Ilia II was not only a Patriarch, but a spiritual pillar and the conscience of our nation - Botchorishvili

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12 August 2026, 18:34

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Tamar Ioseliani met with the Director of the Georgian branch of Jan De Nul N.V. to discuss the progress of construction works at the Anaklia Deep Sea Port

15:05
When the EU document was prepared from an expert perspective, experts included the Black Sea submarine cable on the list of projects of mutual interest - Kobakhidze

15:02
The goal is to protect tourism as much as possible, because it is one of the important sectors of our economy - Prime Minister

14:20
Cultivation of anti-Russian sentiment in Georgia is an artificial process driven by the deep state and its local agents - Kobakhidze
14:11
Sanctions imposed on top officials, Bidzina Ivanishvili, and judges because government stood for state interests - Prime Minister

14:10
"Deep State`s" plan regarding the artificial fueling of Russophobia through the use of agents is a qualitatively new stage of the assault launched against Georgia, the Georgian people, sovereignty – Kobakhidze

13:37
Prosecutor`s Office has charged three foreign citizens with facilitating the illegal purchase, storage and sale of a particularly large amount of narcotics

13:22
Oxford University highlights NBG`s fintech initiatives in new international publication
12:39
An online meeting was held at the Revenue Service for persons with micro business, fixed tax payer and small business status

11:57
Within the framework of the investigation launched based on Giorgi Baramidze`s statements, veterans and participants of the war will be questioned today at the Prosecutor`s Office

11:35
August 12 carries two completely different historical meanings. On one hand, it is the day of the Didgori victory. On the other hand, it is the day of the 2008 capitulatory agreement, symbol of political recklessness, military defeat, fleeing from respons

11:25
Didgori is an exemplary model of how a dignified state achieves historical victories - Kavelashvili
11:19
Trump confirms he switched planes after NATO summit because of possible threat

11:16
Critical violations found at drinking water and lemonade production plant

10:49
Investigation Service detains the manager of an unregistered virtual asset service provider

09:58
Work is actively underway to prepare the feasibility study for the new Tbilisi International Airport - Ministry of Economy
00:49
905 years since the historic victory – Georgia celebrates Didgoroba

00:30
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
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20:03
Pakistan says US-Iran are close to an arrangement on Strait of Hormuz

17:43
Prime Minister of Georgia pays tribute to the heroes of Shindisi

17:02
The National Film Center of Georgia, on behalf of the country, will submit a Georgian film for the American Academy Award “Oscar”

16:07
“People’s Power” leaders visit Kakheti after Samegrelo region tour
14:55
The public must know what decisions the then-government made and their consequences - President

14:52
Health Ministry to purchase innovative drug Trikafta for cystic fibrosis patients – Mikheil Sarjveladze

13:59
Georgia’s airports hit historical record with 306 daily flights on August 9 – EUROCONTROL

13:51
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13:28
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13:19
You cannot be a non-Russophobe in 2009–2010 and suddenly become a Russophobe after 2022, there is no explanation for this - Kobakhidze

12:59
Today we pay tribute to the Shindisi heroes, their heroism is truly extraordinary - Kobakhidze

12:52
Today we pay tribute to the outstanding Georgian fighters of our era, the heroes of Shindisi, who performed an act of indescribable heroism – President
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Search operations for Guram Dadianidze in Mleta resumed early this morning

11:46
Traffic is free-flowing on the Vaziani interchange - Tokhliauri interchange section

11:14
US accused of meddling in British politics with USD 500,000 grant for ‘public education’ courses

11:04
Our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Colombia following the devastating earthquake – Kobakhidze
10:14
Migration Department employees deported 113 foreign citizens from Georgia

10:11
Law enforcement officers have arrested an individual wanted under an Interpol Red Notice

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18 years passed since Shindisi Battle

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National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

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Today, the entire Georgia bows its head in grief. His Holiness Ilia II was not only a Patriarch, but a spiritual pillar and the conscience of our nation - Botchorishvili

18-03-2026 12:15

The Georgian Minster of Foreign Affairs expresses her condolences on the passing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II.

“Today, the entire Georgia bows its head in grief. His Holiness Ilia II was not only a Patriarch, but a spiritual pillar and the conscience of our nation - a guiding light for generations, a guardian of faith, and a symbol of resilience.

We have lost a father, yet his prayers, his teachings, and his boundless love for Georgia will echo through eternity.

May his soul rest in peace, and may his legacy forever guide us forward”, - writes Maka Botchorishvili on X.

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