Rustavi2 News

18 September

22:18
Precipitation is expected across most of Georgia on September 19 and 20

21:44
Maka Botchorishvili meets UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia

19:02
For us, sustainable development means building a nation that ensures a healthy, safe, and dignified life for all citizens, translating economic growth into tangible opportunities for everyone - Kobakhidze

17:51
EU Delegation to Georgia rejects validity of so-called elections in Georgia’s occupied breakaway region of South Ossetia
17:07
October 4 case convicts Giorgi Chakhunashvili and Zakro Albutashvili finalize plea deals and confess

16:15
Any so-called elections held in the occupied territories under Russian occupation are illegal and bear no international legal validity – MFA

16:02
Irakli Shatakishvili elected First Deputy Chair of the Legal Issues Committee

16:00
Georgia and the Republic of Nauru to establish diplomatic relations
15:06
Foreign agents fail to conceal their frustration. They take no joy in the construction, development, or overall advancement of our country, our cities, and our villages - Prime Minister

15:04
With a 7.9% economic growth recorded over the first 7 months, we are sustaining country’s strong developmental momentum. A primary driver behind this success is our total eradication of high-level corruption – Kobakhidze

14:54
We have won 2 crucial legal battles in The Hague and Strasbourg. Such messages echo the fact that our administration has effectively ensured protection of national interests - Kobakhidze on CoE’s Committee of Ministers decision

13:26
Prime Minister of Georgia visits newly-rehabilitated Public Schools N4 & N5 in Batumi
13:23
Border Police detained 3 persons for illegal crossing of the State Border and 1 person for the attempt of illegal crossing of the State Border

13:17
“Farmer’s Day 2026” to be held on September 19

11:37
On the international legal stage, we reversed what were essentially lost cases inherited from Saakashvili’s regime, achieving victory in every single court - Papuashvili on Georgia’s disputes against Russia

10:31
Prime Minister of Georgia opens a Regional Roundtable of Central Bank Governors
10:28
David Songulashvili meets with American wine professionals and journalists

10:05
Seven Public Kindergartens temporarily closed on epidemiologists’ advice, 183 others remain open - Tbilisi Kindergarten Agency

10:03
Committee of Ministers of the CoE examined the execution of judgments delivered by the ECHR in the inter-State cases of Georgia v. Russia

09:34
Investigation Service launched an investigation into intoxication cases at kindergartens
08:24
Mariam Kvrivishvili meets newly appointed US Chargé d’Affaires - priority areas of cooperation were discussed

00:11
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
17 September

22:15
Weather forecast for September 18

21:44
Rtveli enters active phase in Kakheti, backed by government subsidies and a plentiful harvest

20:13
Maka Botchorishvili meets State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Damjan Jović

17:13
Prime Minister of Georgia met with the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism organization
16:36
CEC Chairperson briefs representatives of International Organizations and Diplomatic Missions on current electoral issues

16:30
We understand the need for transparency in the US and reaffirm once again that foreign, especially destructive influence in Georgia must be prevented - Volski

15:24
We are working on a highly interesting initiative regarding the digitalization of construction supervision, and we aim to roll out the pilot phase within this year - Guram Dumbadze

14:01
Squad of the Georgian national team for the UEFA Nations League matches has been announced
13:58
Georgia, US discuss foreign military financing issues at Ministry of Defense

13:41
Prime Minister of Georgia meets Newly-Appointed Ambassador to Azerbaijan

12:48
Natia Turnava participates in the Swift Payment Forum

12:21
We are not introducing any bilateral sanctions against Iran; that would be absurd and incorrect. We operate strictly in compliance with the established international sanctions regime – Kobakhidze
11:47
Rtveli will be organized to the highest standards; this year we expect an all-time record, and we have fully prepared in advance – Kobakhidze

11:43
Energy is one of the sectors whose smooth operation often goes unnoticed, but even a minor disruption is immediately felt across the country – Kvrivishvili

11:42
It is highly positive that the US prioritizes transparency of foreign influence. What we have been arguing for years - and what our opponents labeled as the "Russian law" - has proven to be the bedrock of democracy - Kobakhidze

11:20
The energy sector plays a vital role in our nation’s development, its advancement will continue to be a primary priority for our Government - Kobakhidze
11:10
Lasha Maghradze has been appointed Deputy Minister of Justice

10:47
Opposition Alliance in its initial format no longer exists, yet we maintain active coordination with member parties - Tevzadze

08:20
Rtveli is actively underway in Kakheti - up to 11,000 tons of grapes have already been processed

08:10
Economy Minister meets representatives of Azerbaijani conglomerate PASHA Holding
00:22
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL