Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Georgia’s culture minister resigns, citing health reasons

TBILISI, July 29 – Georgia’s Culture Minister Tinatin Rukhadze has resigned after less than two years in office, citing health problems and the need for special medical treatment. Rukhadze announced her decision on Facebook on Tuesday, after consulting Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. She said her condition would prevent her from properly carrying out her duties ... Read more

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Thai travel YouTuber found dead in Tbilisi hotel

TBILISI, July 29 – Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo, who had been missing in Georgia since mid-July, has been found dead in a hotel in Tbilisi, Interpressnews reported Wednesday. According to the news agency, the 26-year-old blogger was found at a hotel in the Georgian capital. Information about his disappearance was first circulated on July ... Read more

GPB board gives Berdzenishvili another six years in charge

TBILISI, July 29 – Tinatin Berdzenishvili has won a second six-year term as director general of Georgia’s Public Broadcaster. She was the only candidate. GPB’s Board of Trustees backed Berdzenishvili by eight votes to two on Wednesday. Her current term expires on September 25. Georgian law requires the board to appoint the director general through ... Read more

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