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International Parcels From Georgia to Ship Faster Under New Postal Route
Georgian Post says a renewed Turkish Airlines partnership and a dedicated aviation terminal will cut processing time for outbound international mail.
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Tech
Georgia IT Sector Revenue Jumps 65% in Q1
External IT revenue reached $441.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, up $175 million year-on-year, with growth driven largely by foreign-registered companies.
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Tick Activity Rising in Georgia – Stay Safe
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.
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Business
Georgia Drone Imports Rise Nearly 40% in Early 2026
Official trade data shows Georgia imported 2.1 tonnes of unmanned aerial vehicles worth $886,000 in January–May, with the UAE supplying more than half of the total.
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Immigration
Georgia Deports 126 Foreign Nationals in Latest Enforcement Action
Migration Department officials removed 126 citizens from 18 countries in coordinated operations over two days, as year-to-date deportations exceed last year's full-year total.
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Business
Georgia's GDP Up by 6.4% in May 2026
Geostat rapid estimates show 6.4% year-on-year growth in May and 7.8% for January–May, as international lenders project strong but moderating expansion.
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Immigration
New D6 Visa and Updated D3 Create a Dedicated Path for Foreign Students
Georgia introduces a D6 immigration visa for minor students and tightens study residence permit rules for universities and vocational schools.
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Legal
Georgia Delays Restaurant Plastic Bottle Ban Until 2031
A government rule barring drinks in plastic bottles at food-service venues will not take effect until 1 February 2031, four years later than planned.
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Business
Google Names Coob Ads Official Google Ads Sales Representative in Georgia
From 1 July 2026, Coob Ads becomes Google's local sales partner for advertisers and agencies in Georgia and four other regional markets.
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Georgia President to Attend Funeral of Iran's Late Supreme Leader Khamenei
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.
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Europe Day 2026 Celebrations Coming to Batumi
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.
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Tourism
Spanish Hotel Brand Occidental Planned for Batumi ELT Quarter
Barceló Hotel Group has signed with ELT Group to bring an Occidental Hotels & Resorts property to the ELT Quarter development in Batumi.
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Tourism
Flyone Launches Direct Flights from Chisinau to Batumi
Moldovan carrier Flyone has opened a summer route linking Chisinau with Batumi International Airport, with three weekly return services planned.
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Kinderly Georgia Founders Sentenced to 10 Years
A Tbilisi surrogacy agency's founders received 10-year prison terms after prosecutors said they embezzled more than 2 million GEL from clients, many from China.
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Georgia's Population Reaches 3.93 Million in Updated Census Data
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.
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Georgia and Kazakhstan Sign Strategic Partnership Declaration
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.
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Education
Batumi Rustaveli University Opens Peace Education Center
Shota Rustaveli State University in Batumi has launched a Peace Education Center aimed at helping students study conflict, historical context and dialogue-based settlement.
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Georgia First Movement Launches as Political Party Under Viktor Kipiani
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.
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Kobakhidze Meets American Economist Jeffrey Sachs in Tbilisi
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held talks with Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs on reforms, investment and regional stability.
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Tourism
Batumi Black Sea Arts Festival Gains UNESCO Patronage
The annual Batumi Black Sea Music & Art Festival will be held this year under the official patronage of UNESCO, a recognition Adjara's culture ministry calls a milestone for the region.
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Tourism
Norwegian Launches Direct Tbilisi–Copenhagen Flights
Norwegian has opened twice-weekly nonstop service between Tbilisi and Copenhagen, giving Georgia its first direct air link to Denmark.
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Georgia in Talks Over Contributing Troops to Gaza Stabilization Force, Israeli Media Report
Israeli outlets say advanced discussions are underway with Tbilisi on joining a U.S.-backed multinational force in Gaza. Georgia has not commented.
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Tech
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Spotted in Batumi
Pavel Durov visited Georgia this week, meeting officials in Tbilisi before appearing on Batumi's waterfront and at a local restaurant.
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Legal
ComCom Fines TV Pirveli Over Use of Terms Like 'Prisoners of Conscience'
Georgia's Communications Commission fined opposition-leaning TV Pirveli GEL 2,500 over wording in news coverage, citing fairness and impartiality rules under the Broadcasting Law.
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