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Mariam Kvrivishvili: Georgia is ready to cooperate with the European Union and all partners to strengthen security in the Black Sea region

“Georgia is a reliable partner in the region. As a country connecting Europe and Asia, Georgia is ready to cooperate with the European Union and all relevant partners to strengthen the security of the Black Sea region, including in line with the ambitious goals set out in the EU’s Black Sea strategy,” said Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, at the meeting of transport ministers from the EU, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Black Sea countries.

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Lari Strengthens Again — Currency Exchange Rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. Following the trading on November 27, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.7039 lari. Today’s rate was 2.7047 lari.

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Adjara police seize an especially large batch of psychotropic substances — 2 foreign citizens detained

Officers of the Batumi City Division of the Adjara Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia detained two citizens of the Republic of Turkey — A. Ch., born in 1998, and E. S., born in 1988. They are accused of illegal group acquisition and possession of an especially large amount of psychotropic substances.

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Givi Mikanadze: By the decision of the Government of Georgia, in 2026, for the first time in the history of the Georgian education system, a state language exam will be held

“By the decision of the Government of Georgia, in 2026, for the first time in the history of the Georgian education system, a state language exam will be held. Registration for the exam will begin on November 24 and end on December 1,” said Georgia’s Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, at a briefing held at the ministry.

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Irakli Kobakhidze: I invited the Pope to Georgia; next year marks the 17th-century anniversary of the country’s Christianization, and in this context, a visit by the Pope would be very meaningful

“I invited the Pope to Georgia, and we hope that he will visit,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Georgian journalists in Rome.

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Shalva Papuashvili: Brussels knows it has no arguments against Georgia — this is the escape of the weak from dialogue

Brussels knows that it has no arguments to speak against Georgia, and this is the escape of the weak from discussion, said the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili.

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What weather forecast do meteorologists give for the coming days in Georgia?

The National Environment Agency has released information about the expected weather in Georgia for November 22–24.

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The Georgian national team ended its World Cup qualifying campaign with a defeat to Bulgaria

The Georgian national football team finished the World Cup qualifying stage with a loss to Bulgaria. Willy Sagnol’s team played the sixth and final match at the “Vasil Levski” Stadium in Sofia, losing 1–2.

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Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Bureau will be abolished, its functions transferred to the State Audit Office

“Starting March 2, 2026, Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Bureau will be abolished, and all of its functions will be transferred to the State Audit Office,” said the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, during a briefing held in parliament.

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Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is ready for nuclear tests

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed to reporters his intention to conduct nuclear tests, explaining it by saying that “other people are conducting them.” When asked about the timing, Trump replied: “Very soon.” The U.S. president did not specify the date of the possible tests or whether they would involve detonating a nuclear warhead.

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The lari has strengthened again — exchange rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. According to the results of trading on November 17, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.7080 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.7085 lari.

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Trump Again Threatens Sanctions Against Russia’s Trade Partners

Members of the U.S. Republican Party are drafting a bill that would allow sanctions to be imposed on any country that continues doing business with Russia during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump said this on Sunday, November 16, while speaking to the media near the presidential aircraft in Florida.

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“Rain Expected in Some Regions of Georgia” — Weather Forecast for November 15–17

The National Environment Agency has published the weather information for the coming days. In the coming days, rain is expected in some regions of Georgia.

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Mariam Kvrivishvili: Our goal is Georgia’s energy security and energy independence

At the 11th ministerial meeting of the “Green Energy Corridor,” held in Tbilisi with the participation of representatives from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Romania, and Hungary, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili spoke about the ongoing reforms in Georgia’s energy sector, current challenges, and future prospects.

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The lari has strengthened — exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. According to the results of trading on November 14, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.7085 lari. Today’s rate was 2.7091 lari.

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Mikheil Saakashvili returned from hospital to prison

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has been discharged from a clinic in Tbilisi, where he had been since 2022, and sent back to “Correctional Facility No. 12” (Rustavi Prison), where he will continue serving his sentence under general conditions. This was announced on Wednesday, November 12, by Georgia’s Special Penitentiary Service on Facebook.

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced at a news conference Wednesday.

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Two days that tarnished Trump’s aura of absolute power

The myth of Donald Trump’s absolute power rests on everyone believing it’s true. So, hints of vulnerability, successful challenges to his authority, or portents of a not-so-distant future that he doesn’t dominate spell political danger for the president.

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Starbucks once seemed unstoppable in China. Its US owner is now giving up control

Beijing/Hong Kong — Nearly three decades ago, Starbucks opened its first outlet in China with much fanfare, involving a troupe performing a traditional “golden lion” dance and eager customers trying cappuccinos made with steaming espresso machines.

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Davit Songulashvili Meets Beekeepers in Guria and Discusses the Current Situation in the Sector

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Davit Songulashvili, met with local beekeepers in the village of Akati, Lanchkhuti municipality, and received information about the current state of the beekeeping sector.

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What to know about melatonin use and heart failure

Long-term use of melatonin supplements may be linked with a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research — but does that mean people taking it as a sleep aid should stop using it now?

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Autumn Trails in Georgia’s National Parks

Autumn — the most colorful and pleasant season for traveling in Georgia. Mild temperatures and vivid landscapes make every hiking adventure truly special.

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Autumn Trails in Georgia’s National Parks

Autumn — the most colorful and pleasant season for traveling in Georgia. Mild temperatures and vivid landscapes make every hiking adventure truly special.

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The tactical group of the 13th Infantry Battalion has completed exercises at the Orpholo training ground

The 13th Infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Brigade under the Eastern Command of the Georgian Defense Forces has completed a tactical field exercise involving live-fire training.

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Levan Ioseliani: I don’t understand the obsession with blocking streets — it’s unacceptable for ten, twenty, or even a hundred people to block a road

“For these 300 days we’ve been observing that, in most cases, the number of people has been insufficient to justify blocking a road — yet the road was still being blocked,” said Georgian Public Defender Levan Ioseliani in an interview with one of the media outlets.

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