Monday, July 27, 2026

Russian tourists

Hotel fight in Georgia turns into row over Russian tourists

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TBILISI, July 24 – A conflict at a wedding in Georgia has escalated into public rallies and demands that Russian tourists should pay an ‘occupation fee’ or sign documents in support of Georgia’s internationally recognized borders. The incident happened on July 18 at the Agarani Mamuli hotel in Telavi, eastern Georgia. According to Georgia’s Ministry … Read more

Russians eye Georgia and Armenia for New Year holidays

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TBILISI, September 17 – Nearly one in four Russians plans to spend the upcoming New Year holiday in Georgia, Armenia, or the Baltic states, according to a new survey published by Russian travel service Kupibilet and reported by TASS. The poll of more than 1,500 people found that 24% were choosing those nearby destinations, while … Read more