Latest news from Georgia, in Georgian newspapers

Georgia's Acting National Bank Governor features at int’l Conference on European Economic Integration
Natia Turnava, the Acting Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, on Thursday participated in an annual international Conference on European Economic Integration organised by the Austrian Central Bank, the NBG said.
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian, Croatian central bank officials discuss macroeconomic trends, financial stability
Natia Turnava, the Acting Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, and Boris Vujčić, the Governor of the Croatian National Bank, discussed Georgia’s macroeconomic trends and financial stability, the NBG said on Thursday. 
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgia showcases business tourism potential at IBTM World fair in Spain
The Convention and Exhibition Bureau of the Georgian National Tourism Administration showcased the country’s business tourism potential at the Incentives, Business Travel & Meetings international exhibition in Barcelona, the (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian National Security Council Head, World Bank Regional Director discuss national disaster risk reduction strategy
Levan Ghirsiashvili, the Head of the Georgian National Security Council’s Office, on Thursday reviewed the World Bank’s role in assisting the country with the creation of a national disaster risk reduction strategy and an early warning system (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
251 eco-migrant families to receive homes in rural Georgia
Over 250 families affected by natural disasters in various parts of Georgia will receive accommodation and land across rural parts of the country, the national Agency of Internally Displaced Persons, Eco-Migrants and Livelihoods Provision said on (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Ruling party official claims citizens have “clear stance” on domestic transparency law, legislation against “LGBT (…)
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Executive Secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Thursday claimed the country’s citizens had a “clear stance” on the law on transparency of foreign influence and legislation against “LGBT propaganda”, adding it (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian Agriculture Minister highlights partnership with Green Climate Fund during meeting with Regional Director (…)
Otar Shamugia, the Georgian Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, on Thursday praised the Government’s ongoing collaboration with the Green Climate Fund, and emphasised its role in projects focused on climate change mitigation, (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian Health Minister, parents of children with rare diseases discuss future priorities
Georgian Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze on Thursday met parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe type of muscular dystrophy, and cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder, to discuss funds in next year’s budget for meeting (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian Agriculture Minister discusses modernisation of drainage, irrigation systems with ADB Deputy Director in Baku
Otar Shamugia, the Georgian Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, on Thursday emphasised the importance of developing drainage systems in western Georgia and modernising the country’s irrigation systems during a meeting with (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
President's lawsuit against election results “baseless”, has “no chance of success” – ruling party Executive (…)
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Executive Secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Thursday described President Salome Zourabichvili’s Constitutional lawsuit challenging the results of the October general election as “baseless”, claiming it had (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Police arrest one for assaulting law enforcement officers during opposition’s Tbilisi rally
The Georgian Interior Ministry on Thursday said law enforcement officers had arrested one individual for an assault on police officers during a public protest organised in the country’s capital Tbilisi by the domestic opposition against the (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Ruling party to nominate incumbents Irakli Kobakhidze, Shalva Papuashvili for PM, Parliament Speaker following (…)
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Executive Secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Thursday announced the party would nominate incumbent Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze for reappointment, while Shalva Papuashvili, the current Speaker of the (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian Deputy Agriculture Minister at COP29: Gov’t planning over $1.10bln investment to support farmers, modernise (…)
Nino Tandilashvili, the Georgian Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, on Thursday said the Government intended to invest ₾3 billion ($1.10bln) to support farmers in the domestic agriculture sector by 2028, and $300 million (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Parliament Speaker denounces Swedish official for making “direct call for Maidan in Georgia”
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday denounced Erik Ottoson, the Chair of the Committee on European Union Affairs of the Swedish Parliament, for having made a “direct call for a Maidan in Georgia” earlier this month.
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgia’s Parliament Speaker slams EU mission for electoral irregularities, urges bloc to “listen to people, not (…)
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday criticised the European Union's intention to send a technical mission to Georgia to study alleged irregularities in the country's parliamentary elections held last month, (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian Parliament Speaker says President’s elections complaint “targeting legal norms, not vote results”
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday told Imedi TV a complaint filed by the country’s President Salome Zourabichvili to the Constitutional Court to challenge the constitutionality of the parliamentary elections held last (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Five arrested in Georgia for fraudulent misappropriation of funds from over 40 victims - Investigation Service
The Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia on Thursday said it had detained five individuals for fraudulent misappropriation of “large amounts of funds” belonging to more than 40 individuals both in the country and abroad.
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Parliament Speaker: EU should prepare for Georgia’s membership in “two-way street” integration
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday said “just as [Georgia is] preparing for  European Union Membership, the EU should prepare for our membership”, stressing the path of integration was a “two-way street” and the (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Parliament Speaker: President’s actions “harming Georgia”, opposition “intent” to enter Parliament
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday accused President Salome Zourabichvili of “damaging the presidency and spreading lies against her own country”, while claiming the opposition was “signalling its intention” to take up (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Infrastructure Minister emphasises Georgia’s climate action, urban development at COP 29 ministerial
Georgian Infrastructure Minister Irakli Karseladze on Thursday highlighted the nation’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change while advancing urban development and infrastructure projects during his speech at the (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024
Georgian Parliament Speaker highlights “clear position” of OSCE/ODIHR over validity of domestic elections
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday said the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights had expressed a “clear position” that the parliamentary elections in (…)
Agenda.ge - 21 November 2024