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U.S. Embassy: Bidzina Ivanishvili refused to meet Ambassador Robin Dunnigan

“Bidzina Ivanishvili has refused to meet with Ambassador Robin Dunnigan to hear a message from the Trump Administration,” the U.S. Embassy in Georgia issued a statement.

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Gela Geladze to succeed Vakhtang Gomelauri as Georgia’s Minister of Internal Affairs

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that Gela Geladze will assume the role of Minister of Internal Affairs, succeeding Vakhtang Gomelauri.

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US President Donald Trump congratulates Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Independence Day

United States President Donald Trump congratulates Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Independence Day. In his congratulatory letter, the White House leader focuses on strengthening relations with the Georgian government.

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Georgian Interior Minister Resigns

Georgia’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Vakhtang Gomelauri, has resigned. He announced this in a public address, in which he thanked the country’s leadership, his colleagues, and the staff of the Interior Ministry for their joint work.

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Georgia Highlights Five Investment Sectors at London Forum, Says BAG Executive

Energy, logistics, transport, tourism, real estate, and the IT sector have emerged as Georgia’s five most dynamic sectors over the past three years and hold significant potential for attracting foreign direct investment, according to Levan Vepkhvadze, Executive Director of the Business Association of Georgia (BAG).

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Napoli Become Italian Champions for the Fourth Time in History

In the 38th round of the Italian Championship, Napoli defeated Cagliari 2–0. The goals were scored by Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku, according to Sportbox.

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Alpinist and Guide Niko Paliani Dies in Western Georgia

29-year-old alpinist Niko Paliani died during an expedition on Mount Ushba, according to his relatives and family friends. The accident occurred on May 22.

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Zurab Abashidze Elected Chairman of Tbilisi City Assembly

Zurab Abashidze has been elected chairman of the Tbilisi City Assembly. The vote took place on May 23 during a session of the Sakrebulo. Abashidze’s candidacy was supported by 26 members of the assembly.

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Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement released by Biden's press secretary on Sunday, May 18.

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Open Letter of Prime-minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze To Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America To Mr. J.D. Vance, Vice President of the United States of America

A few weeks ago, I addressed you in a letter concerning US-Georgia relations. That letter was preceded by my public statements, in which I openly expressed Georgia’s readiness to renew our strategic partnership with the United States from a clean slate, guided by a specific roadmap.

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Statement by the Parliament of Georgia on the so-called MEGOBARI Act adopted by the US House of Representatives

On May 5, 2025, the House of Representatives adopted the so-called MEGOBARI Act, onesuffused in essence with extreme animosity toward the Georgian state, the Georgian people,and their elected authorities, including the Parliament of Georgia.

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Putin Simplifies the Process of Obtaining Russian Citizenship for Residents of Abkhazia and the So-Called South Ossetia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that simplifies the process of acquiring Russian citizenship for residents of the occupied territories of Abkhazia and the so-called South Ossetia. This was reported by Meduza.

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Rail Service on the Yerevan–Batumi Route to Resume on June 14

The international train Yerevan–Batumi–Yerevan operated by South Caucasus Railway (SCR) will begin running again on June 14. The agreement was reached in Yerevan following a meeting with representatives of Georgian Railway, as reported by Echo of the Caucasus.

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"Warm and mostly dry weather expected" – Weather forecast for May 22–24

The National Environmental Agency has released information about the weather in the coming days. Weather forecast in Georgia for May 22–24 👇 Until May 24, warm and mostly dry weather is expected across Georgia. On May 24, some areas may experience rain due to the warm weather conditions.

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Nine Georgian Wine Producers Receive ₾693,000 in Export Marketing Co-Financing

Nine Georgian wine-producing companies have received a total of ₾692,969 in co-financing under the State Program for Promoting the Promotion of Georgian Wine, aimed at increasing export potential and diversifying target markets.

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Georgian Family Wineries Showcase Organic Wines at RAW Wine Shanghai

With the support of Georgia’s National Wine Agency, three Georgian family wineries—Iora, Manavi Wines, and Baghdati Estate—participated in RAW Wine Shanghai, a leading international exhibition dedicated to natural, organic, and biodynamic wines.

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Georgian Wine Gains Traction in UK with “The Georgian Palate” Tasting in London

A professional wine tasting event titled “The Georgian Palate” was held in London, aiming to increase awareness and expand exports of Georgian wine in the UK market. The event was organized by Swirl Wine Group, with the support of the National Wine Agency of Georgia.

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Georgia Conducts Black Sea Water Quality and Biodiversity Assessment Under EU Standards

The National Environmental Agency of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia has conducted a comprehensive study of water quality and biodiversity in the Georgian waters of the Black Sea, in line with the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

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Georgia’s Agrobiodiversity Spotlighted in FAO-Backed Documentary Ahead of UN Treaty Session

A new documentary on the conservation of plant genetic resources in Georgia is in production, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The film, produced in collaboration with the Scientific Research Center of Agriculture of Georgia and international partners, highlights the country’s efforts in preserving agrobiodiversity and adapting agriculture to climate change.

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Georgia Invests Over ₾30 Million to Cultivate 4,600+ Hectares of Perennial Orchards in Kvemo Kartli

Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili, visited Sartichala village in the Gardabani Municipality, where he inspected state-supported perennial orchards and met with farmers who have benefited from agricultural development programs.

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Informa Connect Academy Enters Caucasus Market Through Strategic Partnership with THE Crossroads

Informa Connect Academy, a global leader in professional learning and development, has officially entered the Caucasus region through a strategic cooperation agreement with THE Crossroads, aimed at expanding access to internationally certified training programs in Georgia and Azerbaijan.

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Diplomat Georgia Acquires Coffee Brand Cherie as Intellectual Property

Diplomat Georgia, one of the country’s leading distribution companies, has acquired the "Cherie " coffee brand as intellectual property, including rights to the brand name, logo, and related assets.

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Lari Strengthens — Exchange Rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on May 19, the US dollar depreciated and now stands at 2.7406 lari. The rate that was in effect today was 2.7415 lari.

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Trump to Hold Phone Calls with Putin and Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 19 that he will have a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, followed by a call with Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO allies. Even before the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks in three years, the White House chief had stated that peace between Moscow and Kyiv could only be achieved if he personally discussed the matter with Putin.

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Euronews – Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze Communicates with European Leaders at the Tirana Summit, Signaling a Thaw in Relations with the EU

Euronews has published a report on the participation of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in the 6th summit of the European Political Community. The article notes that Kobakhidze’s appearance at the summit, held on May 16 in the Albanian capital Tirana, marks an important shift in Georgia’s relations with the European Union and potentially signals a thaw in previously tense ties between the EU and Georgia.

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