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...

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...

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...

The ultimate guide to escorted, small-group and independent tours: Best itineraries, tips and more

Sometimes, you just want to leave the vacation planning to someone else. Whether it's an epic trip to America's best-known national parks, a multiday visit to Paris and France's chateaux country or an exploration of the Inca ruins of Peru, the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

Ilham Aliyev's Astana visit poised to inject new vigor into Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan ties - Kazakh analyst

11:55 En The upcoming state visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Kazakhstan is expected to provide a fresh impetus for strengthening and diversifying economic cooperation between the two countries, Kazakh political analyst Aigerim...

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,...

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper Announces Return of the Georgia Grown Bowl

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is proud to announce the return of the Georgia Grown Bowl, taking place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro. Now in its second year, this...

Georgia’s Prime Minister Cancels Meeting With Finnish Foreign Minister After She Expresses Support for Pro-Democracy Protesters

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the pro-Russian Georgian Dream Party, has canceled a scheduled meeting with Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, who currently serves as the acting chair of the Organization for Security and...

Armenian producers increasing sales on marketplaces 

ArmInfo. In the first nine months of 2025, export volumes from Armenian sellers on the Wildberries marketplace increased by 164% compared to the same period last year, the company's press service reported. It is noted that after the license fee...

Hovsep Patvakanyan: Over past 2-3 years, growing interest in  Armenia`s investment environment observed

ArmInfo.Over the past 2-3 years, a growing interest in Armenia's investment environment has been observed, as stated by Hovsep Patvakanyan, Chairman of the Investment Council of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in...

Turkish Plans Call For New Black Sea-Reclaimed Airport

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to build a new airport in the city of Trabzon, saying construction is expected to begin in 2026. The facility will be built on land reclaimed from the Black Sea. It will become the...

BlueTabla is set to add two brand stores in Tbilisi

BlueTabla is set to add two brand stores in Tbilisi, - Giorgi Shengelia, a spokesperson at Bluetabla, an ultimate Georgian brand that offers items for home and accessories with Georgian traditional ornaments, states. According to him, the new...