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Large-Scale Military Exercises "Trojan Footprint" Underway in Georgia
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.
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Tourism
Gonio-Kvariati Coastline Cleared of Unauthorized Structures
Up to 40 unauthorized commercial structures have been dismantled along the Gonio-Kvariati coast near Batumi after seasonal permits expired.
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Tourism
Tbilisi-Baku Train Ticket Prices Announced
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.
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Crime
National Food Agency Seizes 5 Tons of Expired Fish
Georgia's National Food Agency found more than 5 tons of expired fish at Royal Fish Batumi during an inspection; the firm was unregistered and fined.
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Legal
Domestic Violence Statistics in Georgia Q1 2026
Georgia issued 2,025 restrictive orders in Q1 2026 domestic violence cases involving 3,774 people; women were the main victims and Tbilisi led caseloads.
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China Southern Airlines Resumes Beijing-Tbilisi Flights
China Southern Airlines will restart direct Beijing–Tbilisi flights via Urumqi from 8 June 2026, three times weekly.
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Crime
Three Georgians Arrested for IS Involvement
Authorities detained three citizens in the Pankisi Gorge on charges of joining the Islamic State and supporting terrorist activity.
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Housing
City Hall Responds to Construction Damage Claims
Residents at Bagrationi 129 protested after cracks appeared in their building near an active construction site; Batumi officials say works are legal pending a forensic review.
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