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Trusted news source since 2012. https://frontnews.ge/2022/Frontnews-logo.png https://frontnews.ge en-US Copyright 2026 - Front News Georgia 60 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:44:53 +0400 Front News CMS International affairs expert Batu Kutelia says Ukraine has undergone significant political and military developments since President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first meeting at the White House, arguing that both Ukraine and its leader have demonstrated leadership within the democratic world.“Since... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/batu-kutelia-zelenskis-tetr-sakhlshi-pirveli-shekhvedridan-gushindel-dghemde-dzalian-mnishvnelovani-raghatsebi-mokhda-ukrainashi-da-ukrainelebis-mier https://frontnews.ge/en/news/batu-kutelia-zelenskis-tetr-sakhlshi-pirveli-shekhvedridan-gushindel-dghemde-dzalian-mnishvnelovani-raghatsebi-mokhda-ukrainashi-da-ukrainelebis-mier Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:53:29 +0400 politics Georgia’s newly appointed State Minister for Regional Policy and Vice Prime Minister, Mamuka Mdinaradze, says he is ready to take on the responsibilities of his new role, describing it as both an honour and a significant challenge.Speaking at a briefing at the Government Administration, Mdinaradze... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mamuka-mdinaradze-am-gamotsvevastan-gamklavebashi-chems-gamotsdilebas-movakhmar-chems-gunds-da-chems-kveqanas https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mamuka-mdinaradze-am-gamotsvevastan-gamklavebashi-chems-gamotsdilebas-movakhmar-chems-gunds-da-chems-kveqanas Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:41:49 +0400 politics Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has announced the creation of a State Minister for Regional Policy position within the Government, with Mamuka Mdinaradze appointed to the role.Speaking at a briefing at the Government Administration, Kobakhidze said Mdinaradze will also continue to serve... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-sheikmneba-regionuli-politikis-sakitkhebshi-sakhelmtsipho-ministris-tanamdeboba-romelsats-daikavebs-batoni-mamuka-mdinaradze https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-sheikmneba-regionuli-politikis-sakitkhebshi-sakhelmtsipho-ministris-tanamdeboba-romelsats-daikavebs-batoni-mamuka-mdinaradze Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:15:21 +0400 politics A Moscow court has sentenced Russian journalist Darya Shipacheva to 12 years in prison after convicting her of high treason. The court also imposed a 300,000-ruble ($3,757) fine.Shipacheva will serve her sentence in a general-regime penal colony.According to media reports, the charges are linked to... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/moskovis-sasamartlom-rus-zhurnalists-daria-shipachevas-12-tslit-patimroba-miusaja https://frontnews.ge/en/news/moskovis-sasamartlom-rus-zhurnalists-daria-shipachevas-12-tslit-patimroba-miusaja Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:39 +0400 world Retired Georgian Defence Forces officer and military pilot Zviad Bekauri was killed in a combat aircraft crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to Georgian media reports.The incident occurred on 17 June, when a Soviet-designed Su-25 ground-attack aircraft crashed during a combat... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kongos-respublikashi-samkhedro-mphrinavi-zviad-bekauri-tragikulad-daighupa https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kongos-respublikashi-samkhedro-mphrinavi-zviad-bekauri-tragikulad-daighupa Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:35:15 +0400 military A Thai travel blogger who went missing while visiting Georgia has been found dead in a hotel in Tbilisi, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.The blogger, known online as Hlun Solo, was reported missing on 13 July, prompting his family to launch a search.Georgia's Interior Ministry said an... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sakartveloshi-dakarguli-tailandeli-turisti-gardatsvlili-ipoves https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sakartveloshi-dakarguli-tailandeli-turisti-gardatsvlili-ipoves Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:30:59 +0400 society Georgian opposition politician Gia Japaridze has said Nauru's decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali was the result of years of US and European diplomatic efforts rather than the work of the Georgian government.In a statement on... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/gia-japharidze-naurus-gadatsqvetileba-aris-amerikuli-da-evropuli-diplomatiis-damsakhureba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/gia-japharidze-naurus-gadatsqvetileba-aris-amerikuli-da-evropuli-diplomatiis-damsakhureba Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0400 politics Anna Tsitlidze, one of the leaders of Georgia's opposition United National Movement (UNM), has accused former Culture Minister Tinatin Rukhadze of displaying a lavish lifestyle while “many Georgians struggle with poverty.”Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Tsitlidze claimed that Rukhadze was... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ana-tsitlidze-es-iqo-mshieri-khalkhis-ets-kulturis-ministri-saertod-ras-tsarmoadgenda-da-ramdenma-mokalakem-itsoda-misi-sakheli-da-gvari https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ana-tsitlidze-es-iqo-mshieri-khalkhis-ets-kulturis-ministri-saertod-ras-tsarmoadgenda-da-ramdenma-mokalakem-itsoda-misi-sakheli-da-gvari Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:40:35 +0400 politics Georgian Interior Minister Sulkhan Tamazashvili and Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze have paid tribute to the victims of the 2022 Gudauri helicopter crash, marking the third anniversary of the tragedy.The ministers visited the crash site near the Gudauri mountain resort, where they laid a wreath... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sulkhan-tamazashvilma-da-mikheil-sarjveladzem-gudaurtan-samashvelo-operatsiis-dros-tragikulad-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miages https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sulkhan-tamazashvilma-da-mikheil-sarjveladzem-gudaurtan-samashvelo-operatsiis-dros-tragikulad-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miages Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:32:13 +0400 society Nauru's decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) is the result of years of sustained diplomatic efforts by Georgia.Speaking after the decision was announced this week, Botchorishvili described it as a significant... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/maka-bochorishvili-mudmivad-vmushaobdit-skhvadaskhva-partniortan-rom-es-gadatsqvetileba-ukan-qophiliqo-tsaghebuli https://frontnews.ge/en/news/maka-bochorishvili-mudmivad-vmushaobdit-skhvadaskhva-partniortan-rom-es-gadatsqvetileba-ukan-qophiliqo-tsaghebuli Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:29:27 +0400 politics Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has said his objective is not to return to power personally but to help bring a new generation of political leaders to government.Speaking by video link during a court hearing on Wednesday, Saakashvili compared his situation to that of former South... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-saakashvili-chven-gvchirdeba-meti-organizebuloba-initsiativa-da-ara-is-rom-mudmivad-mskhverplis-rolshi-viqot https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-saakashvili-chven-gvchirdeba-meti-organizebuloba-initsiativa-da-ara-is-rom-mudmivad-mskhverplis-rolshi-viqot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:56:34 +0400 politics Georgian prosecutors have charged two people, including a foreign national, with acquiring, possessing and distributing large quantities of counterfeit US dollars, authorities said.The Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday said an investigation by the Ministry of Finance's Investigation Service found... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/prokuraturam-jguphurad-didi-odenobit-qalbi-phulis-shedzenis-shenakhvis-da-gasaghebis-phaktze-or-pirs-braldeba-tsarudgina https://frontnews.ge/en/news/prokuraturam-jguphurad-didi-odenobit-qalbi-phulis-shedzenis-shenakhvis-da-gasaghebis-phaktze-or-pirs-braldeba-tsarudgina Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:20:47 +0400 law Georgian analyst Davit Chikhelidze has described Nauru's decision to end diplomatic relations with Georgia's Russian occupied Abkhazia region and withdraw its recognition of the territory as a major diplomatic victory for the Georgian government.In a post on social media, Chikhelidze said the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/davit-chikhelidze-amis-ukan-dgas-sagareo-sakmeta-saministrosa-da-kartuli-diplomatiis-tanmimdevruli-mravaltsliani-mushaoba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/davit-chikhelidze-amis-ukan-dgas-sagareo-sakmeta-saministrosa-da-kartuli-diplomatiis-tanmimdevruli-mravaltsliani-mushaoba Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:03:38 +0400 politics A senior member of Georgia's opposition United National Movement (UNM) has accused the government of using proposed restrictions on public insults as a tool to suppress freedom of expression rather than protect public order.Irakli Pavlenishvili, deputy secretary general of the UNM, said the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-phavlenishvili-sajaro-sivrtseshi-sheuratskhqophis-aghkveta-sinamdvileshi-ar-aris-mizani https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-phavlenishvili-sajaro-sivrtseshi-sheuratskhqophis-aghkveta-sinamdvileshi-ar-aris-mizani Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:50:59 +0400 politics Former Georgian Defence Forces Chief Vladimir Chachibaia has told a court that the Interior Ministry justified its actions during the 2019 Chorchana operation by citing concerns that Russian occupation forces could seize territory near the village.Testifying before the Tbilisi City Court in the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/vladimer-chachibaia-mashin-rogorts-agvikhsnes-iqo-raghats-garkveuli-saphrtkhe-teritoriis-dakavebis-okupanti-dzalebis-mkhridan-da-es-iqo-mati-reagireba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/vladimer-chachibaia-mashin-rogorts-agvikhsnes-iqo-raghats-garkveuli-saphrtkhe-teritoriis-dakavebis-okupanti-dzalebis-mkhridan-da-es-iqo-mati-reagireba Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:42:25 +0400 politics Georgia's State Security Service has arrested three foreign nationals on suspicion of illegally trafficking firearms and ammunition, saying they were members of a major international criminal network.The suspects belonged to a large criminal organisation operating abroad and had illegally brought... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tsetskhlsasroli-iaraghisa-da-sabrdzolo-masalis-martlsatsinaaghmdego-gasaghebis-phaktze-utskho-kveqnis-mskhvili-kriminaluri-dajguphebis-sami-tsevri-daakaves https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tsetskhlsasroli-iaraghisa-da-sabrdzolo-masalis-martlsatsinaaghmdego-gasaghebis-phaktze-utskho-kveqnis-mskhvili-kriminaluri-dajguphebis-sami-tsevri-daakaves Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:35:39 +0400 law Georgia has welcomed Nauru's decision to terminate diplomatic relations with the Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia), calling the move a reaffirmation of international law.In a statement on Wednesday, Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nauru's... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/naurus-respublikam-okupirebul-ets-samkhret-osettan-da-aphkhazettan-diplomatiuri-urtiertobebi-gaaukma https://frontnews.ge/en/news/naurus-respublikam-okupirebul-ets-samkhret-osettan-da-aphkhazettan-diplomatiuri-urtiertobebi-gaaukma Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:13:24 +0400 politics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy achieved what Politico described as the "unthinkable" during his visit to Washington on 28 July, convincing US leaders that Ukraine is capable of defeating Russia in the war.Unlike his contentious visit to the White House in February 2025, when he clashed... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/politico-zelenskim-ashsh-daartsmuna-rom-ukrainas-omis-mogeba-sheudzlia https://frontnews.ge/en/news/politico-zelenskim-ashsh-daartsmuna-rom-ukrainas-omis-mogeba-sheudzlia Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:17:32 +0400 ukraine Rehabilitation works on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue are progressing at full pace, with the project designed to ensure the capital's main thoroughfare remains in good condition for decades, Mayor Kakha Kaladze said.Speaking at a municipal government meeting on Wednesday, Kaladze said milling of the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kakha-kaladze-aktiurad-mimdinareobs-rustavelis-gamziris-reabilitatsiis-proekti-romelmats-ateul-tsels-unda-gaudzlos https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kakha-kaladze-aktiurad-mimdinareobs-rustavelis-gamziris-reabilitatsiis-proekti-romelmats-ateul-tsels-unda-gaudzlos Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:42:45 +0400 society Iran considered launching a retaliatory missile strike on a Ukrainian port after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, but ultimately backed away from the plan following diplomatic efforts, The New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with intelligence... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/nyt-irani-ukrainaze-balistikuri-raketit-dartqmas-gegmavda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/nyt-irani-ukrainaze-balistikuri-raketit-dartqmas-gegmavda Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:29:14 +0400 ukraine Georgian Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs Mikheil Sarjveladze has met South Korean Ambassador Hyon Du Kim to discuss cooperation and potential joint projects.Sarjveladze outlined the agency's work, including ongoing programmes... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-sarjveladze-koreis-respublikis-elchs-hion-du-kims-shekhvda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-sarjveladze-koreis-respublikis-elchs-hion-du-kims-shekhvda Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:54:16 +0400 politics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said US President Donald Trump wants to end the war in Ukraine, but accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of refusing to agree to even a temporary ceasefire needed for peace negotiations."We want to stop this war. President Trump wants to stop this... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-tramps-surs-am-omis-shechereba-magram-putini-droebit-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetazets-uars-ambobs https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-tramps-surs-am-omis-shechereba-magram-putini-droebit-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetazets-uars-ambobs Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:49:23 +0400 ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday met with executives from Lockheed Martin during his visit to the United States to discuss expanding defence co-operation, including joint production and technology sharing.The company - one of the largest defence manufacturers in the US - produces... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ashsh-shi-f-16-isa-da-patriot-is-raketebis-mtsarmoebel-kompanias-shekhvda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ashsh-shi-f-16-isa-da-patriot-is-raketebis-mtsarmoebel-kompanias-shekhvda Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:36:04 +0400 ukraine One individual with a previous conviction has been arrested on charges of fraudulently obtaining ₾45,360 ($17,315), Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Tuesday.The Ministry said the investigation found that the suspect promised an acquaintance they would purchase mobile phones at... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/45-360-laris-taghliturad-dauphlebis-braldebit-erti-piri-daakaves https://frontnews.ge/en/news/45-360-laris-taghliturad-dauphlebis-braldebit-erti-piri-daakaves Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:57:19 +0400 law Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said he had a productive meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, thanking him for Washington's continued support for Ukraine.“Thank you for everything we are doing together to protect Ukrainian lives and achieve peace,” Zelenskyy... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-madloba-qvelaphristvis-rasats-ertad-vaketebt-ukrainelebis-sitsotskhlis-dasatsavad-da-mshvidobis-misaghtsevad https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-madloba-qvelaphristvis-rasats-ertad-vaketebt-ukrainelebis-sitsotskhlis-dasatsavad-da-mshvidobis-misaghtsevad Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:44:58 +0400 ukraine Head of the Georgian Government Administration Levan Zhorzholiani on Tuesday said the Government will not compromise on the quality of infrastructure projects and is committed to paying a fair market price for public works.Speaking about a meeting with members of the Infrastructure Construction... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-zhorzholiani-kompromisebi-khariskhis-kharjze-gamoritskhulia-aseve-ar-vapirebt-gadavikhadot-an-dzalian-bevri-an-dzalian-tsota https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-zhorzholiani-kompromisebi-khariskhis-kharjze-gamoritskhulia-aseve-ar-vapirebt-gadavikhadot-an-dzalian-bevri-an-dzalian-tsota Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:52:42 +0400 politics US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a closed-door meeting at the White House, with strengthening Ukraine’s air defence and efforts to achieve a peaceful end to the war topping the agenda.Kyiv’s top priority in the talks is reinforcing its air defence... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-da-trampi-tetr-sakhlshi-dakhurul-kars-mighma-shekhvdnen https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-da-trampi-tetr-sakhlshi-dakhurul-kars-mighma-shekhvdnen Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:50:36 +0400 ukraine Georgian Culture Minister Tinatin Rukhadze has resigned from her position, citing health reasons.In a statement released by the Ministry of Culture on Tuesday, Rukhadze said she made the decision after consulting with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and explained that she requires a specialised... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tinatin-rukhadze-mivighe-gadatsqvetileba-davtovo-kulturis-ministris-tanamdeboba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tinatin-rukhadze-mivighe-gadatsqvetileba-davtovo-kulturis-ministris-tanamdeboba Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:46:27 +0400 politics Georgian ruling party MP Irakli Kadagishvili defended the praise of Georgian Dream founder and honorary chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili, saying his contributions to churches, cultural institutions and universities would endure for generations.Responding to questions about complimentary social media... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kadagishvili-sanam-kartveli-katsi-pirjvars-gadaitsers-tu-khelovnebis-nimushit-datkbeba-ra-tkma-unda-ik-ivanishvilis-ketili-sakmets-tanamonatsile-ikneba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kadagishvili-sanam-kartveli-katsi-pirjvars-gadaitsers-tu-khelovnebis-nimushit-datkbeba-ra-tkma-unda-ik-ivanishvilis-ketili-sakmets-tanamonatsile-ikneba Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:43:03 +0400 politics Georgian ruling party lawmaker Levan Machavariani defended the government's measures against hate speech, arguing that they target insults rather than free expression, and dismissed concerns raised by the US Embassy over the policy.Speaking on Tuesday, Machavariani, a member of the parliamentary... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-machavariani-saelchodan-vints-es-gantskhadeba-gaaketa-an-sakitkhs-kargad-ar-itsnobs-an-shegnebulad-shetsdomashi-sheiqvanes https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-machavariani-saelchodan-vints-es-gantskhadeba-gaaketa-an-sakitkhs-kargad-ar-itsnobs-an-shegnebulad-shetsdomashi-sheiqvanes Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:29:37 +0400 politics Georgian opposition politician Zurab Japaridze said freedom of speech and expression remained the public's "last tool" and could not be eliminated, as court proceedings continued for protesters detained during a demonstration outside Tbilisi City Assembly.Speaking on Tuesday, Japaridze, one of the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zurab-japharidze-sitqvisa-da-gamokhatvis-tavisuphleba-aris-bolo-instrumenti-romelits-chvens-khelshia-da-amas-ver-moklaven https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zurab-japharidze-sitqvisa-da-gamokhatvis-tavisuphleba-aris-bolo-instrumenti-romelits-chvens-khelshia-da-amas-ver-moklaven Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:14:33 +0400 politics Georgian opposition politician Roman Gotsiridze, who earlier chaired the country’s national bank, on Tuesday said European Union sanctions against Russian energy company Inter RAO highlighted what he described as the Georgian government's failed energy policy, accusing the ruling Georgian Dream... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/roman-gotsiridze-energetikis-spheroshi-mighebuli-qvela-gadatsqvetileba-romlebmats-sakhelmtsiphos-mravalmilioniani-zarali-miaqena-gakhdeba-gamodziebis-sagani https://frontnews.ge/en/news/roman-gotsiridze-energetikis-spheroshi-mighebuli-qvela-gadatsqvetileba-romlebmats-sakhelmtsiphos-mravalmilioniani-zarali-miaqena-gakhdeba-gamodziebis-sagani Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:01:01 +0400 politics Georgia's opposition United National Movement (UNM) plans to introduce a mechanism allowing party members to participate directly in decision-making on major issues, while seeking to strengthen the party's financial independence through public donations, senior party member Anna Tsitlidze said on... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ana-tsitlidze-imistvis-rom-partia-gakhdes-kidev-uphro-metad-sakhalkho-shemogvakvs-damatebiti-mekanizmi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ana-tsitlidze-imistvis-rom-partia-gakhdes-kidev-uphro-metad-sakhalkho-shemogvakvs-damatebiti-mekanizmi Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:49:17 +0400 politics Georgian police have arrested 27 people over alleged links to the country's criminal underworld and plan to charge six more, including a suspected crime boss known as a "thief-in-law" who is believed to be abroad, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.Speaking at a briefing, Central Criminal Police... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/shss-m-kurdul-samqarostan-kavshirshi-mqophi-27-piri-daakava-kholo-6-pirs-brali-daustsreblad-tsaredgineba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/shss-m-kurdul-samqarostan-kavshirshi-mqophi-27-piri-daakava-kholo-6-pirs-brali-daustsreblad-tsaredgineba Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:39:18 +0400 law Georgia's Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Agency will purchase homes for nearly 300 internally displaced families across the country under its housing programme, the agency said on Tuesday.The agency said the list of families approved for housing assistance by the commission responsible for... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/devnilta-saagento-idzulebit-gadaadgilebul-300-mde-ojakhs-satskhovrebel-sakhlebs-sheusqidis https://frontnews.ge/en/news/devnilta-saagento-idzulebit-gadaadgilebul-300-mde-ojakhs-satskhovrebel-sakhlebs-sheusqidis Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:13:26 +0400 politics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had arrived in the US for talks with President Donald Trump, with strengthening Ukraine's air defenses and expanding strategic cooperation topping the agenda.In a post on social media this week, Zelenskyy said his schedule included meetings with... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-prezidenti-ashsh-shi-chavida https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-prezidenti-ashsh-shi-chavida Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:34:49 +0400 ukraine Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian on Monday said it had been a “great honour” to contribute to the rapid development of China-Georgia relations over the past four years.Speaking at an event marking the end of his diplomatic mission, Zhou said bilateral relations had advanced... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/chou-tsieni-bolo-otkhi-tslis-ganmavlobashi-chemtvis-didi-pativi-iqo-tsvlilis-shetana-chinet-sakartvelos-urtiertobebis-stsraph-ganvitarebashi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/chou-tsieni-bolo-otkhi-tslis-ganmavlobashi-chemtvis-didi-pativi-iqo-tsvlilis-shetana-chinet-sakartvelos-urtiertobebis-stsraph-ganvitarebashi Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:54:41 +0400 politics Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday said peace and stability are among the core principles shared by Georgia and China, describing China as “a global, peaceful superpower” committed to international cooperation and stability.Speaking at an event marking the conclusion of Chinese... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-im-printsipebs-shoris-romlebits-chinetsa-da-sakartvelos-aertianebs-mshvidobasa-da-stabilurobas-gansakutrebuli-adgili-ukavia https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-im-printsipebs-shoris-romlebits-chinetsa-da-sakartvelos-aertianebs-mshvidobasa-da-stabilurobas-gansakutrebuli-adgili-ukavia Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:51:44 +0400 politics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and announced an agreement for the UK to provide electronic warfare technology to help protect Ukrainian drones.Zelenskyy is the first international leader to meet Burnham since he took office as... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukraina-dronebis-dasatsavad-akhal-teknologiebs-miighebs-zelenski-britanetis-akhal-premier-ministrs-shekhvda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukraina-dronebis-dasatsavad-akhal-teknologiebs-miighebs-zelenski-britanetis-akhal-premier-ministrs-shekhvda Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:38:49 +0400 ukraine Romania has declared a member of the Russian embassy staff persona non grata and ordered the diplomat to leave the country within five days.According to Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision follows three incidents between 24 and 26 July in which Russian drones violated Romanian... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ruminetma-rusetis-saelchos-tanamshromeli-kveqnidan-gaadzeva https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ruminetma-rusetis-saelchos-tanamshromeli-kveqnidan-gaadzeva Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:19:36 +0400 world Georgian lawyer Omar Purtseladze said the creation of a newly announced movement aimed at opposing people on ideological grounds could constitute a serious criminal offence and warned it risked further deepening political polarization.In a social media post on Monday, Purtseladze was responding to... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/omar-phurtseladze-imeds-vitoveb-minimaluri-ketilgoniereba-maints-aghmoachndeba-vinmes-rom-mdgomareobis-sruli-radikalizatsia-ar-daushvas https://frontnews.ge/en/news/omar-phurtseladze-imeds-vitoveb-minimaluri-ketilgoniereba-maints-aghmoachndeba-vinmes-rom-mdgomareobis-sruli-radikalizatsia-ar-daushvas Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:11:08 +0400 politics Georgian opposition politician Giga Lemonjava accused Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, of helping Russia generate additional financial resources.Lemonjava, one of the leaders of the Coalition for Change, made the remarks on Monday while... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giga-lemonjava-chemi-azrit-mat-akvt-inphormatsia-rom-igegmeba-damatebiti-sanktsiebis-datseseba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giga-lemonjava-chemi-azrit-mat-akvt-inphormatsia-rom-igegmeba-damatebiti-sanktsiebis-datseseba Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:12:50 +0400 politics The Georgian government will open around 3,000 paid internship positions across the public sector from Sept. 1 as part of a government programme aimed at attracting young people into public service, Government Administration head Levan Zhorzholiani said on Monday.The official said the initiative... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-zhorzholiani-pirveli-sektembridan-gamovatskhadebt-daakhloebit-3-000-vakansias-premieris-mier-initsiirebul-anazghaurebad-stazhirebaze https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-zhorzholiani-pirveli-sektembridan-gamovatskhadebt-daakhloebit-3-000-vakansias-premieris-mier-initsiirebul-anazghaurebad-stazhirebaze Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:10:57 +0400 politics Georgia's State Security Service has arrested a former law enforcement officer on suspicion of defrauding the relatives of two detainees by falsely claiming he could secure their release through senior officials, the agency said on Monday.The GSSS Anti-Corruption Agency said the suspect used the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/daakaves-piri-romelmats-geka-geladzis-da-tsotne-ivanishvilis-sakhelis-gamoqenebit-patimrebis-ojakhebisgan-11-300-lari-aigho https://frontnews.ge/en/news/daakaves-piri-romelmats-geka-geladzis-da-tsotne-ivanishvilis-sakhelis-gamoqenebit-patimrebis-ojakhebisgan-11-300-lari-aigho Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:54:52 +0400 law A Georgian citizen who was detained by Russian occupation forces near the village of Perevi in western Georgia has been released and returned to territory controlled by the Georgian central government, the State Security Service said on Monday.The agency said the individual had been detained near... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sachkheris-munitsipalitetshi-rusetis-saokupatsio-dzalebis-mier-ukanonod-dakavebuli-sakartvelos-mokalake-tavisuphalia https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sachkheris-munitsipalitetshi-rusetis-saokupatsio-dzalebis-mier-ukanonod-dakavebuli-sakartvelos-mokalake-tavisuphalia Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:02:39 +0400 conflicts