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The lari strengthened — exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on January 9, the US dollar weakened to 2.6971 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.6982 lari.

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Georgia ranks 33rd in the Passport Index global ranking for 2026

According to the Passport Index for 2026, Georgia has the strongest passport compared to its neighboring countries.

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The Tsikhvali–Vladikavkaz road is closed again

“Transkam” — the highway connecting Tsikhvali with Russia — has been closed due to heavy snowfall, the Res agency reports.

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Shalva Papuashvili: a state and a government that do not recognize Georgia’s territorial integrity can never be friends of the Georgian people

The Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, commented on the events unfolding in Venezuela, noting that the two main objectives of the Georgian authorities remain unchanged: restoring the country’s territorial integrity and ensuring the well-being of the Georgian people.

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The official exchange rate of 1 US dollar stood at 2.6968 lari

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. Following trading on January 5, the US dollar strengthened to 2.6968 lari. The rate in effect earlier today was 2.6963 lari.

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Mariam Kvrivishvili: The waiver of fines for the energy sector underscores the importance of this industry and also acknowledges that the state itself may have faced numerous challenges

According to Mariam Kvrivishvili, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, the Georgian government has taken a very important step to accelerate the development of the energy sector by waiving fines, thereby creating a foundation to begin and continue cooperation between the state and the energy sector “from a clean slate.” The minister made this statement at a meeting with representatives of the renewable energy sector, where the results of 2025 were summarized.

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Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia: Regardless of the configuration of the government in Venezuela, it is important for us that Georgia’s territorial integrity is recognized

“Our interest and main task are that, regardless of what configuration of government forms in Venezuela, Georgia’s territorial integrity is recognized,” said the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Giya Volski.

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Trump: Nicolás Maduro Captured and Removed from Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been captured after the U.S. carried out a “major strike” on the country.

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Traffic restrictions introduced on the Tianeti–Zaridzeebi–Zhinvali road in eastern Georgia

The Roads Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Georgia has released updated information on the situation on the roads.

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Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said progress had been made to end the Ukraine war during Florida talks but the US leader added "one or two very thorny issues" remained.

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Zelensky holds talks with US envoys as Russia sees 'slow but steady' peace progress

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had held "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on ending the war, as Russia also assured negotiations with Washington were making progress. 

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Bacho Akhalaia Detained — Defense Minister in Saakashvili’s Government

Georgia’s State Security Service (SSS) has announced the detention of Bacho Akhalaia, a former senior security official in the government of ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili. The detention is linked to the October 4 rally, during which the opposition planned a “peaceful overthrow of power.” The SSS claims that the organizers of the rally repeatedly contacted Akhalaia online before announcing a plan to “seize” the presidential palace.

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The Lari Strengthens Again — Exchange Rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on December 25, the U.S. dollar weakened and stood at 2.6966 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.6970 lari.

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Five Killed in Shootout on the Tajik–Afghan Border

An armed clash occurred on the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan between Tajik border guards and three “terrorists who had entered the country from Afghanistan,” Tajikistan’s state news agency Khovar reported, citing a statement from the press service of the country’s border troops. According to the local bureau of Radio Liberty, the shootout involved Afghan smugglers.

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The Tbilisi budget for 2026 will amount to 2,193,388,700 GEL

Today, the Tbilisi City Assembly approved the city’s main financial document — the 2026 budget.

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Belarus frees opposition figure Kolesnikova, Nobel laureate Bialiatski in US-brokered deal

Belarus on Saturday released 123 political prisoners, including protest leader Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, in a US-brokered deal involving a partial lifting of Western sanctions, according to rights groups and state media. 

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The European Union has frozen Russian assets indefinitely

The European Union has frozen Russian assets within the EU for an indefinite period. According to the Associated Press, the decision was made using a special procedure designed for economic emergencies.

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Police Solve the Case of Two People Injured in Adjara Hot on the Trail

Officers of the Adjara Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia detained, hot on the trail, a citizen of Turkey, A.T., born in 1980, on charges of attempted premeditated murder. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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Rain, Blizzard, and Storm at Sea — The National Environmental Agency Warns the Population of Georgia

The National Environmental Agency is releasing information about the weather conditions expected in Georgia from the second half of December 12 until the morning of December 14.

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The Lari Continues to Strengthen — Exchange Rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. According to the results of trading on December 11, the US dollar depreciated and now stands at 2.6991 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.6995 lari.

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The Lari Continues to Strengthen — Exchange Rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. According to the results of trading on December 11, the US dollar depreciated and now stands at 2.6991 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.6995 lari.

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Prime Minister of Georgia Meets with President of Turkmenistan

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze commented on his meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in a post on social network X.

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Prime Minister of Georgia met with Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection

The parties discussed the strategic partnership between Georgia and Armenia, as well as issues of cooperation in the fields of labor and social policy and prospects for future partnership.

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Maka Bochorishvili Meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan

Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov.

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The official value of 1 US dollar has become 2.7016 lari

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. According to the results of trading on December 4, the US dollar strengthened and reached 2.7016 lari. The rate that was in effect today was 2.7010 lari.

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