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Georgia to build its longest bridge on the road to the Russian border
A 2 km viaduct on the Stepantsminda–Gveleti stretch will link to the new Daryal tunnel, with major works aimed at 2027.
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Child Car Seats to Become Mandatory in Georgia
Georgia plans to require child restraints in cars under the 2026–2027 road safety action plan, starting with preschool-age children.
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Crime
Two Chinese Nationals Detained for Theft on Board a Flight
Georgia’s Interior Ministry says two citizens of China were arrested at an airport after allegedly stealing cash from passengers during a flight.
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Another Munition Washes Ashore at Shekvetili Beach
A third seaside find in days at Caprovani near Shekvetili draws police and rescuers; social posts cite a possible drone, with no official statement yet.
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Crime
Sanctioned Goods Transit Attempt Stopped at Sarpi Border
Customs officers at the Sarpi border crossing blocked a transit truck carrying EU-sanctioned cargo heading from Turkey to Russia through Georgia.
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Lifestyle
Batumi Youth Festival 2026 Set for August 12-13 Near Octopus Cafe
Batumi will host the annual Youth Festival on August 12 and 13 near the iconic Fantasia Cafe (Octopus), featuring live music, DJ sets, a youth market, and children's activities with free admission.
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Tech
Georgia's First TUMO Creative Technology Center Opens Free Registration in Kutaisi
Registration has launched for Georgia's first TUMO educational center at the Kutaisi Technology Hub, offering free training in 11 creative tech fields for teenagers aged 12 to 18.
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Crime
Thai National Found Dead in Tbilisi Died of Heart Failure, Poisoning Not Ruled Out
A preliminary autopsy in Bangkok indicates that a Thai citizen found dead in Tbilisi died of heart failure, though investigators continue testing for potential chemical poisoning.
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Business
Global Coffee Prices Soar as Georgia Imports $26.7 Million in H1 2026
Global coffee prices reached multi-month highs in July, with Arabica rising 16.5% and Robusta up 9.1%. Meanwhile, Georgia imported over 2,200 tons of coffee in the first half of 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tech
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.
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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.
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Crime
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.
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Housing
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.
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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.
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Crime
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.
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Food
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.
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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.
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Georgia Extends Free Medical Services for Ukrainians Until October 2026
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze signs a decree extending state-funded healthcare for Ukrainian citizens continuously residing in Georgia since February 2022.
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Tech
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Calls Georgia 'Seriously Underrated'
Following his visit to Tbilisi and Batumi, Pavel Durov praised Georgia's hospitality and culture, promising to return soon.
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Georgia Launches Remote Vehicle Re-Registration Service
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Agency has introduced an electronic vehicle ownership transfer system accessible via mobile app and website.
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