
Trump Says He Looks Forward to Strengthening Cooperation With Georgia
Georgia's government released a Georgian-language letter it says US President Donald Trump sent in response to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's Independence Day message.
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Georgia's government released a Georgian-language letter it says US President Donald Trump sent in response to Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's Independence Day message.

Georgia and Argentina have agreed a civil aviation framework allowing airline designations, code-sharing arrangements and passenger-friendly routes.

Georgia’s Interior Ministry has equipped forensic experts with drones following specialist training for deployments in Tbilisi, Batumi and other regions.

A worker was killed after a structure collapsed during concrete pouring at an apartment-building construction site on Ioseliani Street in Kutaisi.

European airports are expected to phase out plastic film used to wrap suitcases under EU packaging rules due to take effect from 1 January 2030.

Tbilisi City Hall has approved demolition of the long-unopened Rike Park Music Theatre and Exhibition Hall, the Studio Fuksas-designed complex that has divided opinion since its 2011 commissioning.

Heavy overnight rain on July 12 sent the Telaviskhevi river over its banks in Kakheti's regional capital, flooding streets and ground floors as authorities deploy equipment and assess infrastructure damage.

Socar says pipeline maintenance will cut supply to about 19,000 customers across Batumi from 13–19 July, with phased restoration from 17 July.

Georgia's Justice Ministry has unveiled plans for a modern city registry office near Lech and Maria Kaczyński Park on Batumi's new boulevard.

Archaeologists resuming work at three sites inside Gonio Fortress near Batumi have uncovered Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman artefacts, including a rare Constantinople-minted silver coin.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's first top-level visit to Georgia ended with a strategic partnership declaration and sectoral cooperation memorandums covering trade, transport and the Middle Corridor.

Georgia's disease control agency warns of higher tick exposure during warm months and urges repellents, careful checks after outdoor activity, and prompt medical care when symptoms appear.

Mikheil Kavelashvili will travel to Iran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies, the presidential administration confirmed, joining regional leaders amid scrutiny of Tbilisi's ties with Tehran.

The EU Delegation to Georgia will host a free public Europe Day event at Hilton Batumi on 11 July, with culture, EU-funded projects, and activities for all ages.

National statistics show 5.8% growth since 2014, with most residents in cities, Tbilisi accounting for about one-third of the total, and Batumi up 54% over the decade.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev formalised upgraded ties during an official visit to Kazakhstan, with talks covering trade, transport, logistics and tourism.

The Jer Sakartvelo initiative, founded by Ivanishvili's former lawyer, held a founding congress in Tbilisi and elected Kipiani as chair before seeking Public Registry registration.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held talks with Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs on reforms, investment and regional stability.

Israeli outlets say advanced discussions are underway with Tbilisi on joining a U.S.-backed multinational force in Gaza. Georgia has not commented.

Heavy thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are forecast nationwide from 26–28 June, with flooding and landslide risks in western and mountainous areas.

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in Georgia at 08:07 Tbilisi time, with its epicentre 7 kilometres west of Ambrolauri in the village of Khonchiori.

A new survey finds 71% of Georgians support EU membership and 67% tend to trust the bloc, even as the share with a positive image of the EU has fallen to 40% from 60% in 2024.

MEPs voted 436–145 on June 17 to adopt a resolution urging EU member states to impose personal sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili and senior Georgian Dream figures, while reiterating non-recognition of Georgia's disputed parliament.

Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Tbilisi on June 15 for his first official visit to Georgia, meeting President Mikheil Kavelashvili at the Orbeliani Palace as talks on a free trade agreement continue.

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