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19 March 2025, 23:08

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21:50
Protesters gathered in Istanbul after Turkish police arrested the city’s mayor

20:19
Draft Rules of Procedure adopted for the III reading

20:08
Parliament adopting the Draft Law on Weapons for the I reading

17:59
United National Movement claims that Levan Varshalomidze has left the pre-trial detention centre in Kazakhstan
17:20
Court remands journalist Nika Katsia, accused of drug crimes, in custody

17:16
I believe everything was going in the right direction, although not for Russia, which is always unhappy when something goes right - Zelensky

15:45
Trump administration releases new John F. Kennedy assassination records

14:37
In January-February 2025 external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 3 567.6 million, 15.6% higher YoY - GeoStat
14:20
On March 20, fans will be able to watch the Georgian national football team match on a big screen at Republic Square - traffic will be restricted

13:33
Levan Davitashvili spoke to Reuters about Georgia’s investment environment and economic forecasts

12:23
Nika Gilauri, who seemed distant from politics, has emerged as an active participant in the fight against our country and people alongside the radical opposition - Bozhadze

12:13
Man killed in Gldani, suspect detained
12:13
Traffic has been restored on the Dizi-Lakhamula road section

12:03
Ombudsman echoes the denial of access for certain media representatives to the meeting held in Tbilisi between opposition parties and the former Lithuanian Foreign Minister

11:14
MIA arrested 9 persons on drug-related charges, including 4 drug dealers

11:11
Mikheil Kavelashvili appointed Manuchar Kokochashvili as a member of the High Council of Justice for 4 years
10:47
Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s mayor

09:26
Donald Trump said he had a great conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

09:13
According to the FARA document, Nika Gilauri’s company hired a lobbyist company in the US for USD 600,000

00:02
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL
00:01
Despite security challenges, Georgia has managed to become an economically attractive country and implement economic reforms - Maka Botchorishvili
18 March

21:53
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace - White House

20:04
Levan Varshalomidze detained in Kazakhstan - Levan Bezhashvili

18:15
Representatives of UNM and Gakharia Georgia launch another campaign against the Election Administration - CEC

17:04
Luka Shengelia, arrested in connection with the murder of Giorgi Akhalaia, has been remanded in custody
15:47
Plane crash off Caribbean island kills at least 12 people, including popular Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez

15:33
The world is changing, there is no place for political charlatans in it - Levan Makhashvili

15:20
Tbilisi City Court remands Giorgi Akhobadze in custody

15:10
Trial of Mzia Amaghlobeli is underway in Batumi City Court
14:00
President of Georgia meets with the Chinese Ambassador

13:17
Georgian Pavilion was presented at the International Exhibition “Foodex Japan 2025” in Tokyo

12:46
Minister of Sports held an official meeting with the President and Vice-President of Rugby Europe

12:02
In the IV quarter of 2024, the average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia increased by 8.5% and amounted to 2 217.5 GEL - GeoStat
11:51
In 2024, the percentage of employed persons in Georgia living below the international poverty threshold dropped to a historic low of 1.7% - ILO

10:54
Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts

10:11
U.S. President Trump says John F. Kennedy assassination files to be released Tuesday

09:35
Georgia has consistently sought to transform the Black Sea into a bridge connecting it with the EU, today we have real opportunities to achieve this goal and implement large-scale projects benefiting Europe - Botchorishvili
08:42
Georgian women’s para-fencing team finishes its performance at the “Pisa 2025” World Cup with 2 medals

08:31
EU foreign ministers fail to agree on EUR 40 bln aid package for Ukraine — Kallas

00:36
National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

00:04
Weather forecast for March, 18

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Protesters gathered in Istanbul after Turkish police arrested the city’s mayor

Draft Rules of Procedure adopted for the III reading

Parliament adopting the Draft Law on Weapons for the I reading

United National Movement claims that Levan Varshalomidze has left the pre-trial detention centre in Kazakhstan

Court remands journalist Nika Katsia, accused of drug crimes, in custody

I believe everything was going in the right direction, although not for Russia, which is always unhappy when something goes right - Zelensky

Trump administration releases new John F. Kennedy assassination records

In January-February 2025 external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 3 567.6 million, 15.6% higher YoY - GeoStat

On March 20, fans will be able to watch the Georgian national football team match on a big screen at Republic Square - traffic will be restricted

Levan Davitashvili spoke to Reuters about Georgia’s investment environment and economic forecasts

Nika Gilauri, who seemed distant from politics, has emerged as an active participant in the fight against our country and people alongside the radical opposition - Bozhadze

Traffic has been restored on the Dizi-Lakhamula road section

Man killed in Gldani, suspect detained

Ombudsman echoes the denial of access for certain media representatives to the meeting held in Tbilisi between opposition parties and the former Lithuanian Foreign Minister

MIA arrested 9 persons on drug-related charges, including 4 drug dealers

Mikheil Kavelashvili appointed Manuchar Kokochashvili as a member of the High Council of Justice for 4 years

Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s mayor

Donald Trump said he had a great conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

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MIA arrested 9 persons on drug-related charges, including 4 drug dealers

11:14 19 March

As a result of recent operational measures and investigative actions, officers of the Main Division for Combating Illegal Drug Trafficking of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have arrested 9 persons on drug-relate
Donald Trump said he had a great conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

09:26 19 March

US President said he had a great conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Protesters gathered in Istanbul after Turkish police arrested the city’s mayor

Draft Rules of Procedure adopted for the III reading

Parliament adopting the Draft Law on Weapons for the I reading

United National Movement claims that Levan Varshalomidze has left the pre-trial detention centre in Kazakhstan

Court remands journalist Nika Katsia, accused of drug crimes, in custody

I believe everything was going in the right direction, although not for Russia, which is always unhappy when something goes right - Zelensky

Trump administration releases new John F. Kennedy assassination records

In January-February 2025 external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 3 567.6 million, 15.6% higher YoY - GeoStat

On March 20, fans will be able to watch the Georgian national football team match on a big screen at Republic Square - traffic will be restricted

Levan Davitashvili spoke to Reuters about Georgia’s investment environment and economic forecasts

Nika Gilauri, who seemed distant from politics, has emerged as an active participant in the fight against our country and people alongside the radical opposition - Bozhadze

Traffic has been restored on the Dizi-Lakhamula road section

Man killed in Gldani, suspect detained

Ombudsman echoes the denial of access for certain media representatives to the meeting held in Tbilisi between opposition parties and the former Lithuanian Foreign Minister

MIA arrested 9 persons on drug-related charges, including 4 drug dealers

Mikheil Kavelashvili appointed Manuchar Kokochashvili as a member of the High Council of Justice for 4 years

Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s mayor

Donald Trump said he had a great conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

All news

POLITICS

Draft Rules of Procedure adopted for the III reading

Parliament adopting the Draft Law on Weapons for the I reading

United National Movement claims that Levan Varshalomidze has left the pre-trial detention centre in Kazakhstan

I believe everything was going in the right direction, although not for Russia, which is always unhappy when something goes right - Zelensky

Levan Davitashvili spoke to Reuters about Georgia’s investment environment and economic forecasts

ECONOMICS

In January-February 2025 external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 3 567.6 million, 15.6% higher YoY - GeoStat

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

In the IV quarter of 2024, the average monthly nominal earnings in Georgia increased by 8.5% and amounted to 2 217.5 GEL - GeoStat

In 2024, the percentage of employed persons in Georgia living below the international poverty threshold dropped to a historic low of 1.7% - ILO

National Bank sets new exchange rate for GEL

SOCIETY

On March 20, fans will be able to watch the Georgian national football team match on a big screen at Republic Square - traffic will be restricted

Man killed in Gldani, suspect detained

Traffic has been restored on the Dizi-Lakhamula road section

Ombudsman echoes the denial of access for certain media representatives to the meeting held in Tbilisi between opposition parties and the former Lithuanian Foreign Minister

According to the FARA document, Nika Gilauri’s company hired a lobbyist company in the US for USD 600,000

CRIME

Man killed in Gldani, suspect detained

MIA arrested 9 persons on drug-related charges, including 4 drug dealers

One person detained in Tbilisi for drug-related crime

MIA launches an investigation under Article 236 into the shooting incident on Beliashvili Street

He secretly crossed state border of Georgia, using a special hiding place in a vehicle, in direction of Armenia, at the Armenian border checkpoint he presented another passport confirming his Russian citizenship - MIA on Bachiashvili

REGIONS

Traffic has been restored on the Dizi-Lakhamula road section

Weather forecast for March, 18

Weather to worsen in Georgia - forecasters warn the population

Weather forecast for March, 17

Weather forecast for March, 13

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Protesters gathered in Istanbul after Turkish police arrested the city’s mayor

United National Movement claims that Levan Varshalomidze has left the pre-trial detention centre in Kazakhstan

Trump administration releases new John F. Kennedy assassination records

Turkish police arrested Istanbul’s mayor

Donald Trump said he had a great conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

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