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18 June 2026, 17:12

TODAY

15:16
David Songulashvili meets with Chairman of the Government of Adjara, Zurab Pataradze

14:44
What happens within the “National Movement” is none of my business - Nika Gvaramia

14:37
US-Iran deal calls for a USD 300b fund for Tehran. But no Gulf states have committed to it yet

14:23
At my request, Nanuka is already meeting with party organizations; Tika Bokuchava, of course, remains in the party – Saakashvili
13:27
Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has charged two individuals with the fraudulent appropriation of 102,850 GEL

13:21
Customs officers at Sarpi Customs Checkpoint in coordination with Ministry of Internal Affairs personnel, discovered a large quantity of cocaine

12:25
Paata Keshelava elected as Chairman of the Supreme Election Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara

11:23
To further enhance effectiveness of merger control, amendments introduced to the Rules on the Submission and Review of Merger Notifications
11:22
Five reasons to try georgian wine - “Grapefriend” publishes an article with such a title

11:11
Investigation Service detained 2 persons on facts of illegal entrepreneurial activity and legalization of illicit income

11:03
Tbilisi Division of the Forensic-criminalistics Department successfully passed the annual assessment of the American Accreditation Center - A2LA

11:02
Minister of Internal Affairs visits Migration Department
09:33
The “Follow Forest Conduct Rules” information banners with QR codes will be installed at 350 locations across state forests

09:27
We explained to our Belgian colleagues that the approach chosen by the EU towards Georgia is unfair and ineffective, and our desire and goal is to resume political dialogue - Samkharadze

09:04
Disaster hits Akhmeta Municipality - torrential rain has caused the Khalatsani Ravine in the Pankisi Gorge to overflow

01:47
Mr. Joe Wilson is intentionally harming Georgia’s reputation - Maka Botchorishvili
17 June

22:47
Trump says blockade "more impactful" than bombing Iran

21:53
Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy, held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to Georgia, Waleed Abu Haya

17:21
436 in favor, 145 against - European Parliament adopts Rasa Jukneviciene`s report on Georgia

16:51
The Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee Reviewed the Draft Recommendations Submitted to Georgia under the 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review
16:37
My candidate for UNM Chairperson is Nanuka Zhorzholiani – Saakashvili

16:37
Prosecutor`s Office arrested the director of "Sando" LLC and the inspector of "National Center for Forensic Expertise, Architecture and Construction" LLC for improper performance of official duties, 1 person was charged with exerting influence over an int

14:25
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia

13:43
We strongly urge all politically motivated individuals to refrain from spreading such false and unverified information – SPS on Elene Khoshtaria lawyer`s statement
13:34
Prime Minister of Georgia meets new Head of ICRC Delegation in Georgia

12:55
Shalva Papuashvili met UNICEF`s new representative in Georgia

12:45
"Disinformation Strategies, Artifical Intelligence and the Role of Social Networks in Information Integrity" – CEC hosts 13t annual meeting of Election Management Bodies

12:28
The Prosecutor`s Office has charged former Director General of Georgian Railways, David Peradze, and 7 other individuals
12:05
The National Bank of Georgia decided to keep the monetary policy rate unchanged at 8.25%

11:43
Changes to be implemented in the "Student Tuition Financing Program" from the fall semester of this year

11:34
Georgia will host the 2029 World Judo Championships

11:29
Mayor of Tbilisi urges Category A taxi lifelong permit holders to pay off their debts in a timely manner
11:12
As part of the cultural program, the First Ladies of Serbia and Georgia visited the Kakheti region

11:01
David Songulashvili meets with representatives of the livestock sector

10:53
Nino Jeladze, Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, participates in Central Banking annual meetings in London

10:45
The Georgian Minister of Defense was hosted by his French counterpart
10:15
With the support of the National Wine Agency, a tour of German wine professionals took place in Georgia

09:08
The tourist season kicks off in Batumi - on June 20–21, the seaside city will play host to the annual "Summer Festival"

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ENG

GEO

David Songulashvili meets with Chairman of the Government of Adjara, Zurab Pataradze

What happens within the “National Movement” is none of my business - Nika Gvaramia

US-Iran deal calls for a USD 300b fund for Tehran. But no Gulf states have committed to it yet

At my request, Nanuka is already meeting with party organizations; Tika Bokuchava, of course, remains in the party – Saakashvili

Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has charged two individuals with the fraudulent appropriation of 102,850 GEL

Customs officers at Sarpi Customs Checkpoint in coordination with Ministry of Internal Affairs personnel, discovered a large quantity of cocaine

Paata Keshelava elected as Chairman of the Supreme Election Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara

To further enhance effectiveness of merger control, amendments introduced to the Rules on the Submission and Review of Merger Notifications

Five reasons to try georgian wine - “Grapefriend” publishes an article with such a title

Investigation Service detained 2 persons on facts of illegal entrepreneurial activity and legalization of illicit income

Tbilisi Division of the Forensic-criminalistics Department successfully passed the annual assessment of the American Accreditation Center - A2LA

Minister of Internal Affairs visits Migration Department

The “Follow Forest Conduct Rules” information banners with QR codes will be installed at 350 locations across state forests

We explained to our Belgian colleagues that the approach chosen by the EU towards Georgia is unfair and ineffective, and our desire and goal is to resume political dialogue - Samkharadze

Disaster hits Akhmeta Municipality - torrential rain has caused the Khalatsani Ravine in the Pankisi Gorge to overflow

Mr. Joe Wilson is intentionally harming Georgia’s reputation - Maka Botchorishvili

17-06-2026 22:47

Trump says blockade "more impactful" than bombing Iran

17-06-2026 21:53

Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy, held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to Georgia, Waleed Abu Haya

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David Songulashvili meets with Chairman of the Government of Adjara, Zurab Pataradze

What happens within the “National Movement” is none of my business - Nika Gvaramia

US-Iran deal calls for a USD 300b fund for Tehran. But no Gulf states have committed to it yet

At my request, Nanuka is already meeting with party organizations; Tika Bokuchava, of course, remains in the party – Saakashvili

Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has charged two individuals with the fraudulent appropriation of 102,850 GEL

Customs officers at Sarpi Customs Checkpoint in coordination with Ministry of Internal Affairs personnel, discovered a large quantity of cocaine

Paata Keshelava elected as Chairman of the Supreme Election Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara

To further enhance effectiveness of merger control, amendments introduced to the Rules on the Submission and Review of Merger Notifications

Five reasons to try georgian wine - “Grapefriend” publishes an article with such a title

Investigation Service detained 2 persons on facts of illegal entrepreneurial activity and legalization of illicit income

Tbilisi Division of the Forensic-criminalistics Department successfully passed the annual assessment of the American Accreditation Center - A2LA

Minister of Internal Affairs visits Migration Department

The “Follow Forest Conduct Rules” information banners with QR codes will be installed at 350 locations across state forests

We explained to our Belgian colleagues that the approach chosen by the EU towards Georgia is unfair and ineffective, and our desire and goal is to resume political dialogue - Samkharadze

Disaster hits Akhmeta Municipality - torrential rain has caused the Khalatsani Ravine in the Pankisi Gorge to overflow

Mr. Joe Wilson is intentionally harming Georgia’s reputation - Maka Botchorishvili

17-06-2026 22:47

Trump says blockade "more impactful" than bombing Iran

17-06-2026 21:53

Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy, held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to Georgia, Waleed Abu Haya

All news

POLITICS

David Songulashvili meets with Chairman of the Government of Adjara, Zurab Pataradze

What happens within the “National Movement” is none of my business - Nika Gvaramia

Paata Keshelava elected as Chairman of the Supreme Election Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara

We explained to our Belgian colleagues that the approach chosen by the EU towards Georgia is unfair and ineffective, and our desire and goal is to resume political dialogue - Samkharadze

Mr. Joe Wilson is intentionally harming Georgia’s reputation - Maka Botchorishvili

ECONOMICS

Five reasons to try georgian wine - “Grapefriend” publishes an article with such a title

The National Bank of Georgia decided to keep the monetary policy rate unchanged at 8.25%

Nino Jeladze, Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, participates in Central Banking annual meetings in London

The high economic growth trends observed in the 1st quarter were reflected in the improvement of the average monthly wages of hired employees, the growth amounted to 8.9% - Tsintsadze

Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade of Serbia, Jagoda Lazarević

SOCIETY

At my request, Nanuka is already meeting with party organizations; Tika Bokuchava, of course, remains in the party – Saakashvili

To further enhance effectiveness of merger control, amendments introduced to the Rules on the Submission and Review of Merger Notifications

Minister of Internal Affairs visits Migration Department

The “Follow Forest Conduct Rules” information banners with QR codes will be installed at 350 locations across state forests

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia

CRIME

Migration Department employees deported 94 foreign citizens from Georgia

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti police seized large amount of drugs – 1 person detained

Imereti police detained 1 person on charges for attempted premeditated murder of 3 people, including family members

Close cooperation between the US Secret Service and our Georgian partners is an excellent example of how such cooperation can achieve real results - Regional Director of the US Secret Service Office

A large-scale event was held in Georgia by employees of the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, the US Secret Service, Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime of Poland, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance

REGIONS

Paata Keshelava elected as Chairman of the Supreme Election Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara

Disaster hits Akhmeta Municipality - torrential rain has caused the Khalatsani Ravine in the Pankisi Gorge to overflow

The tourist season kicks off in Batumi - on June 20–21, the seaside city will play host to the annual "Summer Festival"

Infrastructure works continue in Imereti

Rehabilitation of Upper Canal (Zeda Arkhi) irrigation scheme will be implemented in Bolnisi municipality

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

US-Iran deal calls for a USD 300b fund for Tehran. But no Gulf states have committed to it yet

Trump says blockade "more impactful" than bombing Iran

The US has not released text of the peace agreement with Iran because there are some delicate diplomatic things - JD Vance

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax

JD Vance said the deal with Iran had been signed electronically - CNN

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