The Georgian-Abkhaz conflict against the backdrop of peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Discussion, video

Georgia-Abkhazia/Azerbaijan-Armenia Under the auspices of US President Donald Trump, Baku and Yerevan have effectively reached a full-scale peace treaty. As a commissioner, the US will participate in the construction of an important transit route...

Georgia’s SSG concedes that Imedi outage was technical malfunction, not sabotage

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Rezonansi: “GEORGIAN DRIVERS TACTICALLY EXPELLED FROM RUSSIA”

Economic Press Monitor: Transport & Communications October 17, 2025 Russia cut duration of the stay of Georgian drivers in the country from 180 to 90 days. Forwarders claim that this period is not enough. Full text is not available for the guests....

Tbilisi opens headquarters for upcoming Silk Road Forum 2025

Georgia: The organizational headquarters of “Tbilisi Silk Road Forum” was officially opened in the “Biltmore” hotel. According to Genadi Arveladze, Chief of Staff, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, the active work of the...

Georgia, UAE boost economic & digital connectivity

Georgia is advancing an ambitious development agenda that positions the country as a gateway between Europe and Asia. “Our strategic priorities reflect Georgia's commitment to fostering economic growth through infrastructural development, digital...

EU investments in Armenia to reach €2.5 billion, says Ambassador

The ongoing investments by the European Union in Armenia, implemented through various programs, are ultimately expected to reach 2.5 billion euros, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia Vassilis Maragos said on Friday, Armenpress reports....

Sign of internal shakeup as Georgia raids home of ex-PM, others

Georgian prosecutors raided the homes of some of the country's most powerful former officials on Friday, including ex–prime minister Irakli Garibashvili, signalling what may be a shakeup within the country's ruling elite. The searches targeted...

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan consider raising oil transit via BTC to 7 million tons by 2027, minister says

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are considering increasing oil transit volumes through the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline to 7 million metric tons a year by 2027, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said on Tuesday. “Since 2023, 3.4 million tons...

Road closures announced in central Tbilisi for cycling race on October 19

The City Hall announced that traffic restrictions will be in place in central Tbilisi on October 19 due to the ‘Tbilisi Cup’ cycling race. As the municipality stated, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., vehicle movement, including public transport, will...

Georgian Police Arrest 5 Russians Over Crypto Scheme and Money Laundering

Police in the South Caucasus country of Georgia arrested five Russians accused of running an unlicensed cryptocurrency business and laundering money through illicit financial channels, authorities said Thursday. Georgia’s Finance Ministry said...

GEORGIAN DELEGATION PARTICIPATES IN IMF AND WB ANNUAL MEETINGS IN US

Daily News: Politics October 15, 2025 Georgian delegation takes part in the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank (WB) held in Washington, DC. The delegation includes president of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) Natia Turnava, Finance...

Russian Opposition Activist Names Putin's Real Age

12 He's not 73 at all. On October 7, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin turned 75, not 73. This was stated by the head of the Stop Russian Terror Foundation (USA) German Obukhov in a commentary oboz.ua. He said that Putin's official biography is a...

Rooster is the 2025 Georgia Farm Dog of the Year

Published 3:35 pm Friday, October 17, 2025 MOULTRIE — There were two winners at the Willie B. Withers Sunbelt Expo Luncheon Oct. 14. However, instead of two legs, one of the winners had four. Rooster, a red merle Australian shepherd, is the 2025...

Big Bad Breakfast to Open in Atlanta

The Big Bad Chef is coming to Atlanta! John Currence, the James Beard Award–winning chef and cookbook author, will make his highly anticipated Atlanta debut on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with the opening of Big Bad Breakfast (“BBB”), the beloved...

Azerbaijan steps onto Middle East stage to bridge new frontiers of peace

In a region long shaped by rivalry, ideology, and conflict, a new and unexpected voice of balance and diplomacy is emerging: that of Azerbaijan. With the signing of a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, the shifting...

Minister Botchorishvili backs key growth partnerships

For Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili, security and stability are the essential foundations for economic development. “My priority is creating good relations with our strategic partners,” she says, citing visits to countries across...

‘United We THRIVE’: Greater Valdosta United Way kicks off $1.3 million campaign, over 40 programs and 22 nonprofits in South Georgia

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Greater Valdosta United Way (GVUW) reports an increase of families, seniors, and individuals that need assistance...

Education Reform in Georgia: Government Statements and Expert Opinions

Education Reform in Georgia On 16 October 2025, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced an education reform in Georgia. “The current education system does not meet modern challenges and standards, so it is necessary to set an...

Azerbaijan steps onto Middle East stage to bridge new frontiers of peace [ANALYSIS]

In a region long shaped by rivalry, ideology, and conflict, a new and unexpected voice of balance and diplomacy is emerging: that of Azerbaijan. With the signing of a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, the shifting...

Georgia, World Bank deepen economic cooperation

Georgia: The Finance Minister of Georgia, Lasha Khutsishvili, and National Bank President Natia Turnava met Antonella Basani, Vice President of the World Bank in Europe and Central Asia. The Meeting was held on October 15, 2025, on Wednesday,...