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Georgian PM to visit Shanghai at invitation of China's PM
According to the Georgian Government, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, will hold discussions with the Chinese Premier as part of his visit, APA reports, citing Georgian Public Broadcaster. “In addition, Irakli Kobakhidze will...
Georgian PM, other leaders to attend China's import-themed trade fair
The National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, November 3, 2025. /VCG The National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue...
Armenia reduces wine export volumes, Russia remains traditional market
ArmInfo. In the first half of 2025, Armenia reduced its wine exports by 31.8% (compared to a 3.6% increase a year ago), reaching 1.4 million liters. Meanwhile, the customs value of exported wine decreased by 12.6% to $7.3 million, according to...
Yalçın: Türkiye-Armenia normalization progressing despite historical grievances – INTERVIEW
As geopolitical dynamics continue to shift, the South Caucasus is undergoing a rare moment in its history — a period in which diplomacy, once viewed as an extension of conflict and mutual suspicion, is evolving into a tool of strategic...
Pregnant British teen arrested for drug smuggling in Georgia released after guilty verdict
TBILISI, Georgia — British teenager Bella May Culley, who was arrested in Georgia on drug smuggling charges earlier this year, was released from prison Monday as part of a plea deal. Culley, 19, who is pregnant, was arrested in May at Tbilisi...
Bella Culley walks free! Pregnant British 'drug mule' shows baby bump as she leaves Georgian prison alongside emotional family after prosecutors showed her mercy
Pregnant Brit 'drugs mule' Bella Culley was seen with her baby bump as she walked free from a Georgian prison after prosecutors showed her mercy. The 19-year-old was due to be sentenced to two years in jail, but it was cut at the 11th hour due to...
Pregnant British woman, 19, arrested for drug smuggling in Georgia released in plea deal
TBILISI, Georgia — British teenager Bella May Culley, who was arrested in Georgia on drug smuggling charges earlier this year, was released from prison Monday as part of a plea deal.Article content Culley, 19, who is pregnant, was arrested in May...
Pregnant British 'drug mule' Bella Culley 'will walk FREE' from Georgian prison after dramatic U-turn from prosecutors
By ANDREW JEHRING, CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 05:07 EDT, 3 November 2025 | Updated: 05:31 EDT, 3 November 2025 Pregnant 'drugs mule' Bella Culley is set to walk free from Georgian prison and return to Britain as early as today...
Irakli Kobakhidze to visit Shanghai at the invitation of China’s Prime Minister
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will travel to Shanghai at the invitation of Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China. According to the Government Administration’s press service, the visit will include a meeting between...
Former Rustavi 2 Head to Serve as Georgia’s Ambassador to Qatar
Home/News/Former Rustavi 2 Head to Serve as Georgia’s Ambassador to Qatar News Varlam (Vako) Avaliani, former head of the pro-government Rustavi 2 TV channel, will serve as Georgia’s ambassador to Qatar, according to Georgian Dream Prime Minister...
Gift Festival in Tbilisi hosts 'Italian Focus'
The Gift Festival (Georgian International Festival of Arts in Tbilisi), now in its XXVIII edition and organized with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Georgia, is hosting this year's "Focus Italiano," which is part of the promotional project...
NGOs: Russian citizens Chechin, Zinovkina and Gribul – victims of politicised justice any objective court would have acquitted and released them right in the courtroom
Russian citizens Anton Chechin, Anastasia Zinovkina and Artiom Gribul – just like dozens of other protest participants – have become victims of a justice system captured, politicised and biased by Bidzina Ivanishvili. Any impartial and objective...
Pregnant British teen arrested for drug smuggling in Georgia released after guilty verdict
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — British teenager Bella May Culley, who was arrested in Georgia on drug smuggling charges earlier this year, was released from prison Monday as part of a plea deal. Culley, 19, who is pregnant, was arrested in May at Tbilisi...
GEORGIA FORECASTS $4.6 BILLION REVENUE THANKS TO WINE TOURISM
Nestled among Kakheti's vineyards and Tbilisi's age-old streets, Georgia is crafting a narrative perhaps even richer than its famous qvevri wines. Galt & Taggart, the investment firm, now projects tourism revenue could hit $4.6 billion by 2025—a...
World Bank forecasts South Caucasus economic growth to slow to 3.7% in 2025
Based on the World Bank’s latest report on the economies of Europe and Central Asia, economic growth in the South Caucasus is expected to slow to 3.7% in 2025, following a 5.7% expansion recorded in 2024. Growth is projected to moderate further to...
Voyage One DMC Appoints Linkin Reps as Its Exclusive India Representative for Georgia and Azerbaijan
Voyage One DMC, a leading global Destination Management Company (DMC) with a strong presence across the UAE, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, has announced its partnership with Linkin Reps as its exclusive representative in the Indian market...
WB predicts economic growth in the South Caucasus to slow to 3.7% this year
After growing by 5.7% in 2024, the South Caucasus economy will grow by 3.7% this year and by 3.3% in 2026. The World Bank has revised its forecast for Georgia’s 2025 economic growth to 7%, marking a 1.5 percentage point increase from its previous...
Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For November 3
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of November 3, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 39...
SGBC Business Summit announces weekend lineup
VALDOSTA – The Southern Georgia Black Chambers announces the full weekend lineup for the 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo. SGBC’s 2025 Summit & Expo, Presented by Langdale Hyundai, Offers Free Public Access to Experts on AI, Government Contracts,...
Azerbaijan’s strategic investment in Georgia’s transport sector signals new era of regional integration
Azerbaijan’s strategic investment in Georgia’s transport sector signals new era of regional integration 2 November 2025 14:20 (UTC+04:00) In a world increasingly shaped by connectivity and strategic alliances, Azerbaijan’s decision to channel the...