Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Missing fisherman found dead after storm

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The body belonged to a man who was seen falling overboard in the middle of a storm four days earlier. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–The crew of a Georgian fishing boat Wednesday discovered the body of a man, 55, drifting in the Black Sea.

The deceased, Davit Geladze, had been lost at sea during the storm of March 23 and was the subject of a search operation at the time his

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Two Georgian battalions depart for Afghanistan

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A farewell ceremony was held at Vaziani military base outside of Tbilisi. (Ministry of Defense.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–The 33rd and 42nd battalions of Georgia’s III and IV infantry brigades are today getting ready to depart for Afghanistan to participate in NATO’s ISAF mission.

According to the Defense Ministry, both battalions have been through a six-month

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US ambassador: Georgia has strong and competitive government

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US Ambassador to Georgia, Richard Norland. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–US Ambassador Richard Norland says Georgia has a strong and competitive government, a competitive parliament, independent media and justice system, and a strong and experienced opposition.

Norland said this during a meeting in parliament Thursday.

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Georgia's foreign minister visits Azerbaijan

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Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maia Panjikidze, and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. (Ministry photo.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Maia Panjikidze on Tuesday met with the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to discuss bilateral relations and further cooperation.

During her visit to Azerbaijan, Panjikidze also met with the prime minister

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Storm hits Black Sea coast

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The yacht club in Batumi is closed because of a storm. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–A storm hit Georgia Sunday evening and is threatening to inflict damage. Rescue personnel are mobilized in several regions of the country.

According to local media, the wind has a speed of 20 meters per second on the Black Sea coast in the Adjara

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