TBILISI, September 18 – Georgia’s Olympic judo champion Zurab Zviadauri is refusing to speak to investigators, while still in detention after being arrested on charges of illegal gun possession. His lawyer, Datuna Modebadze, told reporters that while Zviadauri already had defendant status in a separate murder case, he was not barred from carrying a firearm. … Read more
TBILISI, September 17 – Georgia is building a brand-new runway at Kutaisi International Airport, a project officials say will turn the country’s second-busiest hub into a major player for long-haul flights and cargo. Economy and Sustainable Development Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili toured the site with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze this week. She called it a “historic … Read more
TBILISI, September 16 – Inflation in Georgia is expected to creep above 5% in the coming months before cooling back to around 4.5% by the end of the year, according to new research by TBC Capital. The report notes that inflation already hit 4.6% in August, fueled in part by rising prices for bread and … Read more
TBILISI, September 16 – Georgians sent more money to Turkey than any other country in August, according to fresh figures from the National Bank of Georgia. A total of USD 6.16 million flowed across the border to Turkey in just one month, placing it at the top of the list of outbound transfers. Azerbaijan came … Read more
TBILISI, September 12 – Wizz Air says it will close its base in Vienna, ending all flights from the Austrian capital by March 2026. The Hungarian budget carrier announced that the shutdown will happen in two stages. From October 26, 2025, two aircraft will be withdrawn and flights to Bilbao and London Gatwick will stop. … Read more
TBILISI, September 6 – Protesters marched from Melikishvili Avenue to the steps of parliament on Rustaveli Avenue last night, blocking traffic on the city’s main thoroughfare. The demonstrators are demanding two things: the release of those detained during recent rallies and assurances that upcoming parliamentary elections will be fair. The march began outside the newly … Read more
TBILISI, September 3 – Police have arrested a 62 year old man carrying a firearm during an anti-government protest on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the suspect was walking among the protesters carrying a firearm. Officers confiscated the weapon on the spot, and later searches at his home uncovered … Read more
TBILISI, September 1 – From education to air travel and healthcare, September 1 has brought a wave of changes across Georgia. At universities, new legislation makes it mandatory for students on certain bachelor’s and integrated degree programs, covering medicine and teaching, to take Georgian language classes as part of their studies, BPN reports. Meanwhile, the … Read more
TBILISI, September 1 – The European Commission confirmed that it has received a formal response from the Georgian government regarding a letter sent on July 14. Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert told reporters the reply arrived yesterday and will now be evaluated in Brussels. He declined to reveal the content of the letter. “The Commission does … Read more
TBILISI, September 1 – A new bus terminal has opened in Georgia’s Black Sea city of Batumi, aiming to bring transport services up to modern standards. The new bus station is located on Gogol Street and includes comfortable waiting areas, food outlets, shops, a children’s play zone, and even a medical point. Designed for both … Read more