
Shio III Ascends Georgia's Patriarchal Throne
Metropolitan Shio became Patriarch Shio III on 12 May 2026 at Svetitskhoveli — the first enthronement in nearly 50 years, marking a generational transition for the Georgian Orthodox Church.
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Metropolitan Shio became Patriarch Shio III on 12 May 2026 at Svetitskhoveli — the first enthronement in nearly 50 years, marking a generational transition for the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Batumi marks Georgia's Independence Day on May 26 with a public holiday, events near Alphabet Tower from 11:00, and an URSA concert at 20:00.

The largest European drills led by US Special Operations Forces are underway in Georgia with about 3,000 troops from the US and NATO partners.
Tickets for the resumed Tbilisi–Baku rail service will start from about 127 GEL one way, with sales opening soon and fares linked to the Swiss franc.
China Southern Airlines will restart direct Beijing–Tbilisi flights via Urumqi from 8 June 2026, three times weekly.