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08 August 2026, 18:02

TODAY

12:40
We pay tribute to the heroes of Georgia who, exactly 18 years ago, sacrificed the most precious thing - their lives - for the freedom and independence of our homeland – President

11:57
Russia occupied 20% of Georgia`s territory, Saakashvili regime`s betrayal cannot overshadow this crime - Prime Minister

11:37
Eighteen years have passed since the August War, yet we all still remember - with deep emotion - those extremely difficult days - Kobakhidze

10:20
Through grave violations of human rights, ethnic discrimination against Georgians, isolation of the population in Georgia`s occupied regions, Russia is severely worsening security and humanitarian environment on the ground – MFA
00:11
The State Flag flown at half-mast at the Government Administration of Georgia
07 August

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Locarno Film Festival - Over 200 films from 70 countries vie for the "Golden Leopard"

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Municipal Development Fund to design Rustavi`s historical recreational park

16:54
Researchers from the LEPL Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture presented their findings at an international symposium

15:44
Baramidze`s statement regarding the treatment of prisoners during the war fought for Georgia`s territorial integrity is extremely irresponsible and damages Georgia`s national interests - Tabatadze
15:26
Rustaveli Avenue rehabilitation means preserving historical heritage, making major investment in Tbilisi - Zurab Abashidze

14:45
Opposition’s anti-Russian rhetoric and various steps they are taking today are dictated precisely from outside the country - Zviad Shalamberidze

14:05
During the first seven months of 2026, nearly 200 companies and facilities were inspected within the framework of wine quality control

13:50
Baramidze’s statement was a very grave attack on the Georgian state and army – Kaladze
13:27
Declaring August 7 as the 2008 war start date is incomprehensible - Kakha Kaladze

12:54
General Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into Giorgi Baramidze’s statement under the charge of treason

12:38
In July, employees of the National Forestry Agency detected 48 environmental violations

12:30
Georgia’s Gross international reserves exceed USD 7.5 billion as of July 2026
12:29
Instead of apologizing, he made it worse, claiming that not only Georgian soldiers but also volunteers executed prisoners without mercy - Zarkua on Baramidze’s statement

12:17
At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say

12:01
This was an irresponsible, anti-state declaration that insulted every fighter and the families of the fallen - Kobaladze on Baramidze’s statement

11:49
It is a historical fact that the Russian occupying army carried out its barbaric aggression precisely on August 7 - Pavlenishvili
11:06
Articles published in Kazakh media as part of the Georgian National Tourism Administration’s marketing campaign

10:43
Investigation Service exposed a fact of counterfeiting alcoholic beverages and manufacturing and sale of counterfeited excise marks

10:33
International recognition places the NBG at the forefront of financial innovation and solidifies its regional hub ambition - Varlam Ebanoidze

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Locarno Film Festival - Over 200 films from 70 countries vie for the "Golden Leopard"

07-08-2026 21:51

The 79th Locarno Film Festival is taking place from 5 to 15 August 2026, in Locarno, Switzerland. Belgian filmmaker Fabrice Du Welz serves as the jury president for the main competition.

The festival poster was designed by the American artist Cindy Sherman, featuring a fictional character rendered in stark black and white and wrapped in a yellow leopard-spotted headscarf.

The festival opened with the drama film The Green Eyes directed by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh.

17 films vie for the main Golden Leopard prize in the Concorso Internazionale, alongside sections like Cineasti del Presente and Pardi di Domani.

On 9 July 2026, the full line-up was announced with 11 sections, 3 competitions and 20 awards. From a record 7,759 submissions, This year’s programme comprises 233 films, including 103 world premieres.

The selection committee for feature films was composed by Pamela Biénzobas, Stefan Ivančić, Giovanni Marchini-Camia, Daniela Persico and Eddie Bertozzi, while the shorts program was composed by Eddie Bertozzi, Lucie Emch, Anne Gaschütz and Enrico Vannucci.

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