The Armenian Parliament has approved the bill “On the Start of the Process of Accession of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union” in its second and final reading, according to Armenian media reports.
The Armenian Parliament has approved the bill “On the Start of the Process of Accession of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union” in its second and final reading, according to Armenian media reports.
Starting April 1, 2025, a new tobacco control regulation will take effect in Georgia, requiring all tobacco products to be sold in standardized, plain packaging, the Tobacco Control Alliance reports.
Starting April 1, 2025, a new tobacco control regulation will take effect in Georgia, requiring all tobacco products to be sold in standardized, plain packaging, the Tobacco Control Alliance reports.
On Friday, March 21, the Embassy of Latvia in Georgia hosted an event marking the establishment of the Georgian-Latvian Youth Cooperation Platform and the adoption of the Joint Youth Declaration.
On Friday, March 21, the Embassy of Latvia in Georgia hosted an event marking the establishment of the Georgian-Latvian Youth Cooperation Platform and the adoption of the Joint Youth Declaration.
A potential breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease treatment may be on the horizon, thanks to a compound found in common herbs.
A potential breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease treatment may be on the horizon, thanks to a compound found in common herbs.
When Catalan Maria Branyas died in August 2024 at the grand old age of 117 years and 168 days, she was officially the world's oldest living person.
When Catalan Maria Branyas died in August 2024 at the grand old age of 117 years and 168 days, she was officially the world's oldest living person.
“Georgia’s clear position is to facilitate deeper relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan where possible to contribute to strengthening peace in the region,” Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili stated at a panel discussion held within the framework of the international conference Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, India.
“Georgia’s clear position is to facilitate deeper relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan where possible to contribute to strengthening peace in the region,” Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili stated at a panel discussion held within the framework of the international conference Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, India.
Georgia's Tbilisi City Court has found former President Mikheil Saakashvili guilty of illegally crossing Georgia's state border and sentenced him to four years and six months in prison. However, the sentence was combined with previous convictions, bringing his total prison term to 12 years and six months.
Georgia's Tbilisi City Court has found former President Mikheil Saakashvili guilty of illegally crossing Georgia's state border and sentenced him to four years and six months in prison. However, the sentence was combined with previous convictions, bringing his total prison term to 12 years and six months.
Exports of agrifood products from Georgia grew by 17% in 2024, reaching $680 million, according to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture.
Exports of agrifood products from Georgia grew by 17% in 2024, reaching $680 million, according to the Ministry of Environment and Agriculture.
At least two mass extinctions in Earth's history may have been triggered by supernova explosions in the Milky Way, according to a study by researchers at the University of Alicante in Spain.
At least two mass extinctions in Earth's history may have been triggered by supernova explosions in the Milky Way, according to a study by researchers at the University of Alicante in Spain.
The negotiations on the text of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been fully completed, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced.
The negotiations on the text of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been fully completed, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced.
According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country amounted to $1.33 billion in 2024, marking a 29.9% decline compared to the revised figure for 2023.
According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat), foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country amounted to $1.33 billion in 2024, marking a 29.9% decline compared to the revised figure for 2023.
Georgia has deposited unique samples of its native grain crop seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, one of the world’s most significant genetic repositories. Located in the Arctic, the facility safeguards agricultural biodiversity and ensures seed preservation for future generations.
Georgia has deposited unique samples of its native grain crop seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, one of the world’s most significant genetic repositories. Located in the Arctic, the facility safeguards agricultural biodiversity and ensures seed preservation for future generations.
Temur Katamadze, activist detained during Batumi protests, has been transferred to the Vivamedi clinic on the 48th day of his hunger strike, the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) reported. Later, it was reported that he ended the hunger strike.
Temur Katamadze, activist detained during Batumi protests, has been transferred to the Vivamedi clinic on the 48th day of his hunger strike, the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) reported. Later, it was reported that he ended the hunger strike.
From August 1, 2024, to March 3, 2025, Georgia exported 13.7 thousand tons of hazelnuts, with a total value of $84.4 million (approx. €78.7 million), according to the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture.
From August 1, 2024, to March 3, 2025, Georgia exported 13.7 thousand tons of hazelnuts, with a total value of $84.4 million (approx. €78.7 million), according to the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture.
Lasha Talakhadze, a member of the Georgian Parliament and a three-time Olympic champion, dismissed the significance of sanctions imposed by the Baltic states, stating that they would not deter him or his party from their political agenda.
Lasha Talakhadze, a member of the Georgian Parliament and a three-time Olympic champion, dismissed the significance of sanctions imposed by the Baltic states, stating that they would not deter him or his party from their political agenda.
GeoStat, Georgia's National Statistics Service, reports that 16,831 ships docked in Georgia ports and terminals in 2024. Of these, 38.5 percent were general cargo carriers, 30.1 percent were liquid cargo carriers, 22.5 percent were containerships, and 8.9 percent were bulk freighters, tugs, and specialized vessels.
GeoStat, Georgia's National Statistics Service, reports that 16,831 ships docked in Georgia ports and terminals in 2024. Of these, 38.5 percent were general cargo carriers, 30.1 percent were liquid cargo carriers, 22.5 percent were containerships, and 8.9 percent were bulk freighters, tugs, and specialized vessels.
The National Archives of Georgia has begun publishing archival materials collected as part of the "Georgian Antiquities" project.
The National Archives of Georgia has begun publishing archival materials collected as part of the "Georgian Antiquities" project.
Tbilisi has launched a new initiative to streamline the disposal of non-household waste, introducing a dedicated website—www.tgservice.ge—for residents to access this service.
Tbilisi has launched a new initiative to streamline the disposal of non-household waste, introducing a dedicated website—www.tgservice.ge—for residents to access this service.
The Ministry of Health of Georgia has signed a Memorandum of Continuation of Cooperation with the City Cancer Challenge Foundation, further strengthening their partnership to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment services. Under this agreement, projects aimed at improving access to high-quality oncology care will be implemented between 2025 and 2026.
The Ministry of Health of Georgia has signed a Memorandum of Continuation of Cooperation with the City Cancer Challenge Foundation, further strengthening their partnership to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment services. Under this agreement, projects aimed at improving access to high-quality oncology care will be implemented between 2025 and 2026.
Lasha Dzebisashvili, a professor at the University of Georgia and a Doctor of Political Science and International Relations, discussed the geopolitical landscape and the shifting dynamics between the United States, Europe, and Russia during his appearance on the GPB First Channel program Current Topics with Maka Tsintsadze. He highlighted U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach, characterizing it as strictly realist and devoid of values or moral considerations.
Lasha Dzebisashvili, a professor at the University of Georgia and a Doctor of Political Science and International Relations, discussed the geopolitical landscape and the shifting dynamics between the United States, Europe, and Russia during his appearance on the GPB First Channel program Current Topics with Maka Tsintsadze. He highlighted U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach, characterizing it as strictly realist and devoid of values or moral considerations.
