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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.
Shota Rustaveli State University in Batumi has launched a Peace Education Center aimed at helping students study conflict, historical context and dialogue-based settlement.
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.
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.
Norwegian has opened twice-weekly nonstop service between Tbilisi and Copenhagen, giving Georgia its first direct air link to Denmark.
Israeli outlets say advanced discussions are underway with Tbilisi on joining a U.S.-backed multinational force in Gaza. Georgia has not commented.
Pavel Durov visited Georgia this week, meeting officials in Tbilisi before appearing on Batumi's waterfront and at a local restaurant.
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.
Heavy thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are forecast nationwide from 26–28 June, with flooding and landslide risks in western and mountainous areas.
A US development finance agency has signed a $25 million loan to expand berths and bulk-handling capacity at Poti, one of Georgia's main Black Sea gateways.
Around 30,000 businesses have had their legal status suspended since April 2026 for missing updated filings under new registration rules, leaving roughly one in four registered firms active.
A new government site lets shoppers compare prices on 13 staple foods across 12 major retail chains and build a custom basket to see total costs.
Construction of the first high-rise on Batumi's new artificial island is advancing ahead of schedule, with vertical supports already in place and foundation work underway.
Georgia is moving toward tokenized real estate, a model that would let investors buy digital fractions of apartments, hotel rooms, and commercial property and earn from rent or price gains without large upfront capital.
New legislation targets sham marriages used to obtain residence permits, tightens spousal permit rules, and offers a grace period for voluntary disclosure until October 2026.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia violated the right to life and prohibition of torture over eight Georgian prisoners of war from the 2008 war, including national hero Giorgi Antsukhelidze.
Georgia is introducing a dedicated residence permit for foreign spouses of Georgian citizens, with one-year initial terms, extensions and a path to permanent status after five years.
Migration authorities removed 88 foreign nationals from Georgia over two days, issuing entry bans under Georgian law.
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.
Google Street View has mapped roughly 13,000 kilometres of roads and attractions across Georgia, placing the country's cities, landscapes and cultural heritage on the global digital map.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts presented Sky Castle, a 430-room luxury castle hotel planned for the Gonio area of Batumi as part of the Wyndham Grand complex, backed by a 155 million dollar investment.
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.
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