Georgia

Georgia's richest man accused of moving funds to evade sanctions

Georgia to reconsider treason law

2 people killed in small plane crash in US state of Georgia

Prime Minister of Georgia to visit Uzbekistan

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will visit Uzbekistan from February 20-22 to strengthen agricultural and trade ties. Talks will focus on joint projects, grape cultivation, and livestock farming, as well as boosting Uzbekistan-Georgia trade and transit cooperation.

Green energy to be supplied from South Caucasus to Europe

Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary will build a direct high-voltage submarine cable connecting the South Caucasus region with the European Union, with a purpose to strengthen national and regional energy security.

Georgian parliament opens amid protests, opposition boycott

Georgia’s spring parliamentary session opened amid tight security as protests erupted outside. Demonstrators demanded the release of detained journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, while opposition parties boycotted the session, rejecting the legitimacy of the October elections. Inside, President Kavelashvili

Georgian police arrest opposition leaders at pro-EU protest in Tbilisi

Georgian police arrested several prominent opposition leaders on Sunday, February 2, 2025, during a large pro-European Union protest in Tbilisi, escalating tensions over the country's stalled EU accession process.

Irakli Kobakhidze meets Nikol Pashinyan to discuss economic cooperation and regional stability

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed regional stability, economic ties, and the upcoming 14th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, emphasizing the importance of deepening bilateral relations and peace.

EU envoys approve suspension of Visa waiver for Georgian diplomats

The European Union’s permanent representatives from all 27 member states have approved a suspension of the EU visa waiver for Georgian diplomats due to the country’s "diplomatic setback," a source from an EU delegation revealed.

Azerbaijani and Georgian PMs visit Baku site for embassy construction

Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze inspected the plot of land in Baku designated for the new Georgian embassy. The site, in the Yasamal district, was allocated under a 2023 Cabinet Decree following a directive from Azerbaijan's President.

Kobakhidze: Georgia is ready to expand trade with Azerbaijan

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Azerbaijan. At a joint press conference with President Ilham Aliyev, Kobakhidze emphasized Azerbaijan as a key trading partner and the strategic role both nations play in connecting Europe and Asia.

One-on-one meeting of Azerbaijani President and Georgian Prime Minister underway in Baku

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze arrives in Azerbaijan

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for a working visit on January 17.

Georgian prime minister to visit Azerbaijan for key bilateral talks

Baku, Azerbaijan – Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is set to visit Baku to participate in the 10th anniversary session of the Azerbaijan-Georgia Intergovernmental Commission.

Azerbaijan remains largest investor in Georgia’s economy

Azerbaijani companies are the largest investors in Georgia’s economy, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said, noting $3.6 billion in investments and $1 billion in trade turnover in 2024.

Georgian Foreign Minister pays first official visit to Azerbaijan

Georgia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Maka Botchorishvili, will visit Azerbaijan on January 16 for talks with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov on regional stability and economic cooperation. She will also attend the 10th Joint Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Baku.

Government of Georgia mourns lives lost in Saberio blaze

In a poignant moment of national grief, the Government of Georgia has declared January 9 a day of mourning following the tragic death of five children in a fire in Saberio, reaffirming the country's solidarity with the affected families.

Kavelashvili takes presidential oath

Georgia's Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as president amid protests over EU application freeze; outgoing leader Zourabichvili disputes his legitimacy.

Georgia’s President calls for new parliamentary elections amid ongoing crisis

Georgia’s President, Salome Zurabishvili, has called for new parliamentary elections as the only viable solution to the ongoing political crisis in the country.

Georgian PM warns Zourabichvili of criminal charges over election decree

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has warned President Salome Zourabichvili against calling for new parliamentary elections

Türkiye and Georgia strengthen strategic partnership

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili met with Turkish Ambassador Ali Kaan Orbai to discuss deepening strategic and economic ties, as well as regional stability.

UK sanctions five Georgian officials

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on five senior Georgian officials in response to the government's handling of recent protests.