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Mikheil Saakashvili Announces Launch of AI Avatar to Represent Him from Prison

Minor Arrested in Batumi over Pirosmani Street Shooting Investigation

Georgian police have detained a teenager in Rustavi and charged a second suspect in absentia following a July 22 shooting on Pirosmani Street in Batumi.

Armenia Begins Fish Exports to Georgia Following Russian Market Shift

Armenian fish producers have launched shipments to the Georgian market, delivering initial consignments late last month following market restrictions in Russia.

VAT Registration Threshold Stays at 100,000 GEL in Georgia

The Ministry of Finance has rejected a proposal to raise Georgia's mandatory VAT registration threshold to 300,000 GEL, keeping the 100,000 GEL limit in place.

Thailand Requests Explanation Over Delay in Reporting Tourist’s Death in Tbilisi

The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara has requested an investigation into why Georgian authorities waited over two weeks to officially communicate the death of a Thai traveler found in a hotel room.

International Visitors to Georgia Down 5.2% in Q2 2026 as Russians Remain Largest Group

Georgia recorded 1.3 million international visitors in Q2 2026, down 5.2% year-on-year, with visitors from Russia accounting for the largest share at 25.1%.

Georgia Buys 14,600 Laptops for Schools

Georgia's Central Procurement Agency opened a 30.66 million GEL tender for 14,600 laptops for public schools.

Thai Travel Vlogger Hlun Solo Found Dead in Tbilisi, Police Say

Thai travel vlogger Hlun Solo, missing for more than two weeks after a solo trip to Georgia, was found dead in a Tbilisi hotel room, police said on July 29.

Nauru Terminates Diplomatic Ties with Occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Regions

The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed a decision by the Pacific island nation of Nauru to sever official diplomatic relations with Sokhumi and Tskhinvali.

Two Arrested in Adjara for Selling Fake US Dollar Bills

Finance Ministry investigators in Adjara detained two individuals caught selling counterfeit $50 and $100 bills totaling $20,500.

Government to Extend Domestic Flight Contract with AC Air Georgia

Georgian authorities have reached an agreement with AC Air Georgia to extend its contract for regional domestic flights connecting Natakhtari, Mestia, Ambrolauri, Batumi, and Kutaisi.

Georgia Joins Sea Breeze 2026 Multinational Maritime Exercise

Personnel from Georgia's Coast Guard and Defense Forces joined NATO allies and partner nations in the UK for Sea Breeze 2026 maritime drills.

Narcologist Warns of Dangerous New Synthetic Drug in Georgia

Georgian medical expert Zurab Sikharulidze has issued a public health warning over a potent synthetic cannabinoid spreading locally.

Georgia Suspends Registration of Around 3,000 Medicines

Georgian authorities have temporarily halted the registration of roughly 3,000 pharmaceutical products following stricter GMP quality requirements.

Fatal Car Crash Reported on Batumi Bypass Road

A collision between two cars on the Batumi bypass road left one person dead and another injured, prompting an MIA investigation.

SSSG Arrests Former Law Enforcement Employee Accused of Fraud

Georgia's State Security Service has detained a former law enforcement officer accused of extorting GEL 11,300 by claiming high-level officials could secure prison releases.

Underground Online Casino Live-Streaming Studio Shut Down in Batumi

Investigators from Georgia's Ministry of Finance have shut down an unlicensed live-streaming studio in Batumi broadcasting gambling sessions for offshore online casinos.

Georgia Launches Case Against Four Foreign Nationals in GEL 21.5M Scheme

Georgian authorities have opened criminal proceedings against four foreign citizens and five entities over an alleged transnational money laundering operation involving over GEL 21.5 million.

No Bidders for 2.5 Million Lari Batumi Magnolia Renovation Tender

The Municipal Development Fund has announced a second tender after no companies submitted bids to design the reconstruction of Batumi's Magnolia residential complex.

Bus Accident Near Kutaisi Injures 13 Tourists

A passenger bus carrying tourists from Tbilisi toward western Georgia overturned on the Kutaisi–Zestafoni highway section, injuring 13 people.

Two Interpol-Wanted Foreigners Arrested in Batumi

Adjara criminal police have detained two foreign nationals wanted internationally under Interpol Red Notices at Turkey's request.

Borano: Adjara's Melted Cheese and Butter Delight

Deep in the mountain pastures of Adjara, Borano turns local cheese and sizzling clarified butter into one of southwestern Georgia's richest culinary treasures.

Storm Warning Issued for Adjara and Western Georgia

Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and force-4 sea storms are forecast across western Georgia and Adjara from July 26 to July 27.

Migratory Bird Hunting Season Opens in Georgia

Georgia's official migratory bird hunting season runs from 22 August 2026 to 1 March 2027 with a 10 GEL permit fee.