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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 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:22:35 +0400 Front News CMS Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Georgian Parliament, on Sunday said it was difficult to predict the winner of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections due to the narrow gap between competing parties.Speaking while observing the vote, Samkharadze noted that the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/nikoloz-samkharadze-sakmaod-rtulia-imis-prognozireba-tu-vin-moigebs-archevnebs-imdenad-mtsirea-skhvaoba-konkurentebs-shoris https://frontnews.ge/en/news/nikoloz-samkharadze-sakmaod-rtulia-imis-prognozireba-tu-vin-moigebs-archevnebs-imdenad-mtsirea-skhvaoba-konkurentebs-shoris Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:05:24 +0400 politics A Russian drone strike hit an ambulance in northeastern Sumy Oblast overnight on April 12, injuring three paramedics despite an Easter ceasefire being in effect, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.The body added the wounded medics were promptly provided with medical assistance.“The... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/russian-drone-hits-ambulance-in-northeastern-ukraine-injures-3-medics-despite-easter-ceasefire https://frontnews.ge/en/news/russian-drone-hits-ambulance-in-northeastern-ukraine-injures-3-medics-despite-easter-ceasefire Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:19:49 +0400 ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday said Russia had lost about 1,311,180 troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, including 1,070 casualties reported over the past day.The estimated total combat losses of Russian forces between February 25, 2022 and April 12, 2026 also... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-genshtabi-rusetis-sabrdzolo-danakargebis-shesakheb-ganakhlebul-monatsemebs-akveqnebs-21 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-genshtabi-rusetis-sabrdzolo-danakargebis-shesakheb-ganakhlebul-monatsemebs-akveqnebs-21 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:28:46 +0400 ukraine Orthodox Christians, including Georgians, are celebrating Easter today, the most significant feast in the Christian calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Easter follows a 48-day fasting period known as Lent, which concludes with the Easter Sunday service. According to the Gospel,... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dghes-aghdgomaa-2 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dghes-aghdgomaa-2 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0400 society The Metropolitan of Poti and Khobi, Grigol, has stated that the primary task facing Georgian society today is to restore unity, emphasizing that this represents one of the most significant challenges for both the Church and the nation.In his Paschal Epistle, the Metropolitan underlined that,... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/metropolitan-grigol-our-task-is-to-unite-society-once-again-into-a-single-whole https://frontnews.ge/en/news/metropolitan-grigol-our-task-is-to-unite-society-once-again-into-a-single-whole Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:55:46 +0400 society The teachings and legacy of the Catholicos-Patriarch continue tirelessly and unceasingly in every faithful believer, according to the Easter Epistle of Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku, Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne of All Georgia.The epistle states that by following in the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/meuphe-shio-katolikos-patriarkis-stsavlebebi-misi-ghvatsli-dghesats-utsqvetad-dautskhromlad-grdzeldeba-qovel-mortsmuneshi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/meuphe-shio-katolikos-patriarkis-stsavlebebi-misi-ghvatsli-dghesats-utsqvetad-dautskhromlad-grdzeldeba-qovel-mortsmuneshi Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:51:27 +0400 society Paschal Epistle of Metropolitan Shio (Mujiri) Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne of All Georgia Metropolitan of Senaki and Chkhorotsku Easter 2026To the God-blessed spiritual children of the Georgian Orthodox Church,Most Reverend Hierarchs, Venerable Fathers, Deacons, Monks and Nuns, all... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sruliad-sakartvelos-sapatriarko-takhtis-mosaqdris-senakisa-da-chkhorotsqus-mitropolit-shios-saaghdgomo-epistole https://frontnews.ge/en/news/sruliad-sakartvelos-sapatriarko-takhtis-mosaqdris-senakisa-da-chkhorotsqus-mitropolit-shios-saaghdgomo-epistole Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:40:48 +0400 society Georgian Education Minister Givi Mikanadze has departed for an official working visit to the United States, where he is set to participate in the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 in New York City.The Ministry’s press service said Mikanadze will deliver a speech at the forum, which is organised by the United... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/givi-mikanadze-samushao-vizitit-amerikis-sheertebul-shtatebshi-gaemgzavra https://frontnews.ge/en/news/givi-mikanadze-samushao-vizitit-amerikis-sheertebul-shtatebshi-gaemgzavra Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:59:15 +0400 politics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday announced the country had secured the return of 175 soldiers and seven civilians from Russian captivity in a prisoner exchange carried out on the eve of Easter.“Our soldiers are returning home. 175 defenders — members of the Armed Forces, the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukrainashi-rusuli-tqveobidan-kidev-175-jariskatsi-da-7-mshvidobiani-mokalake-dabrunda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukrainashi-rusuli-tqveobidan-kidev-175-jariskatsi-da-7-mshvidobiani-mokalake-dabrunda Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:17:31 +0400 ukraine The Holy Fire ceremony has taken place in Jerusalem, where thousands of believers gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to mark the event ahead of Orthodox Easter.Traditionally, the Patriarch of Jerusalem brought out the Holy Fire from the shrine encasing the Tomb of Christ.The Holy Fire is... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/matskhovris-saphlavze-tsminda-tsetskhli-gadmovida-2 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/matskhovris-saphlavze-tsminda-tsetskhli-gadmovida-2 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:14:21 +0400 society Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv has proposed extending a ceasefire with Russia beyond Easter, expressing hope it could pave the way toward broader peace efforts.Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to adhere to a ceasefire regime and will respond only in a “mirror-like” manner,... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukrainam-rusets-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetis-rezhimis-gakhangrdzliveba-shestavaza https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukrainam-rusets-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetis-rezhimis-gakhangrdzliveba-shestavaza Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:04:42 +0400 ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that Russian forces suffered significant losses over the past 24 hours, including more than 1,400 troops and 64 artillery systems.According to the latest update, Russia has lost about 1,310,110 personnel in Ukraine since the start of the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/64-saartilerio-sistema-1-400-ze-meti-okupanti-ert-dgheshi-rusetis-akhali-danakargebi-ukrainashi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/64-saartilerio-sistema-1-400-ze-meti-okupanti-ert-dgheshi-rusetis-akhali-danakargebi-ukrainashi Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:07:49 +0400 ukraine US President Donald Trump has said Iran has no leverage left except what he described as short-term pressure through international maritime routes.“It seems the Iranians do not understand that they have no cards in their hand, except short-term blackmail of the world through international shipping... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/trampi-iranelebi-ver-atsnobiereben-rom-aravitari-koziri-ar-akvt-tsotskhlebi-mkholod-molaparakebistvis-arian https://frontnews.ge/en/news/trampi-iranelebi-ver-atsnobiereben-rom-aravitari-koziri-ar-akvt-tsotskhlebi-mkholod-molaparakebistvis-arian Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:41:25 +0400 world The head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, Kyrylo Budanov, has said peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow are moving toward an agreement and that the war in Ukraine may not take much longer to resolve.In an interview with Bloomberg, Budanov said there has been progress in discussions... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/budanovi-qvelas-esmis-rom-omi-unda-dasruldes-ar-mgonia-rom-amas-didi-dro-daschirdes https://frontnews.ge/en/news/budanovi-qvelas-esmis-rom-omi-unda-dasruldes-ar-mgonia-rom-amas-didi-dro-daschirdes Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:51:02 +0400 ukraine Pope Leo XIV has said that “God does not bless any conflict” and that followers of Christ must reject violence, calling for peace and dialogue instead of military action.In a message shared on social media, he stressed that those who are disciples of Christ, described as the “Prince of Peace,”... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/romis-papi-qvela-vints-kristes-motsaphea-arasdros-aris-mat-mkhares-vints-bombebs-isvris https://frontnews.ge/en/news/romis-papi-qvela-vints-kristes-motsaphea-arasdros-aris-mat-mkhares-vints-bombebs-isvris Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:40 +0400 world Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat for foreign affairs and security, on Friday said security responsibilities in the Strait of Hormuz should not fall on Europe alone, arguing that international security cooperation must be reciprocal.Speaking in an interview with CNN, Kallas responded... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/chven-ar-gvinakhavs-dakhmareba-rusettan-dakavshirebit-kalasma-hormuzis-srutestan-dakavshirebul-pretenziebs-upasukha https://frontnews.ge/en/news/chven-ar-gvinakhavs-dakhmareba-rusettan-dakavshirebit-kalasma-hormuzis-srutestan-dakavshirebul-pretenziebs-upasukha Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:35:01 +0400 world Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian forces participated in operations involving the downing of Iranian-made Shahed drones in the Middle East.Zelenskyy said Ukrainian units were engaged in real combat operations abroad rather than training... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenskim-pirvelad-daadastura-rom-ukraina-akhlo-aghmosavletshi-shahedebis-chamogdebashi-monatsileobda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenskim-pirvelad-daadastura-rom-ukraina-akhlo-aghmosavletshi-shahedebis-chamogdebashi-monatsileobda Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0400 ukraine A former Georgian official from the United National Movement, Koba Khabazi, has said he is proud to be considered an “enemy of Russia” after being sentenced in absentia by a court in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian region of Donetsk.Responding to the ruling, Khabazi said the sentence was expected... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/koba-khabazi-diakh-me-unda-misjides-donetskis-tvitaghiarebuli-respublika-sasjels-imitom-rom-me-var-mteri-rusetis https://frontnews.ge/en/news/koba-khabazi-diakh-me-unda-misjides-donetskis-tvitaghiarebuli-respublika-sasjels-imitom-rom-me-var-mteri-rusetis Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:08 +0400 politics A court in the Russia-occupied Ukrainian region of Donetsk has sentenced a former Georgian official under the United National Movement Koba Khabazi to 13 years in prison in absentia.The Donetsk de facto prosecutor’s office said Khabazi was accused of acting as a mercenary and fighting on the side... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ets-donetskis-sakhalkho-respublikis-sasamartlom-koba-khabazs-tavisuphlebis-13-tslit-aghkveta-daustsreblad-miusaja https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ets-donetskis-sakhalkho-respublikis-sasamartlom-koba-khabazs-tavisuphlebis-13-tslit-aghkveta-daustsreblad-miusaja Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:24:21 +0400 politics A leader of the Coalition for Change, Nika Gvaramia, has said that any political dialogue in Georgia should not be approached from a position of weakness, arguing that it should be initiated on equal terms.Speaking to journalists on Friday, Gvaramia said that discussions remain possible, but... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/nika-gvaramia-saubris-resurss-qoveltvis-vkhedav-magram-ki-ar-unda-ekhvetso-amas-bidzina-ivanishvils-man-unda-gvtkhovos-es https://frontnews.ge/en/news/nika-gvaramia-saubris-resurss-qoveltvis-vkhedav-magram-ki-ar-unda-ekhvetso-amas-bidzina-ivanishvils-man-unda-gvtkhovos-es Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:21:19 +0400 politics A five-month-old baby has died in hospital in the Polish city of Poznań after being admitted with severe injuries, according to local media reports.Prosecutors, as cited by Polish media, said the infant was taken to hospital on Friday with a fractured skull and multiple bruises, injuries which... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/polonetshi-klinikashi-dazianebebit-gadaqvanili-5-tvis-bavshvi-daighupa-dakavebulia-kartveli-deda-mamaze-ki-dzebna-gamotskhadda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/polonetshi-klinikashi-dazianebebit-gadaqvanili-5-tvis-bavshvi-daighupa-dakavebulia-kartveli-deda-mamaze-ki-dzebna-gamotskhadda Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:10:22 +0400 society The Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Giorgi Jincharadze, has visited the Kvemo Kartli region, where he met with large families displaced from Abkhazia and currently living in the municipalities of Rustavi and Gardabani.During the visit, Jincharadze congratulated... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/aphkhazetis-mtavrobis-tavmjdomare-kvemo-kartlis-regionshi-mtskhovreb-aphkhazetidan-devnil-mravalshvilian-ojakhebs-estumra https://frontnews.ge/en/news/aphkhazetis-mtavrobis-tavmjdomare-kvemo-kartlis-regionshi-mtskhovreb-aphkhazetidan-devnil-mravalshvilian-ojakhebs-estumra Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:24 +0400 society Public transport in Batumi will be free of charge for passengers on 12 and 13 April in connection with the Easter celebrations, the Batumi City Hall has announced.According to the municipality, the initiative is being introduced to facilitate travel during the Easter holiday period.Authorities also... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/aghdgomis-dghesastsaultan-dakavshirebit-batumis-munitsipaluri-transporti-mgzavrebs-uphasod-moemsakhureba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/aghdgomis-dghesastsaultan-dakavshirebit-batumis-munitsipaluri-transporti-mgzavrebs-uphasod-moemsakhureba Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:15:24 +0400 regions Orthodox Christians in Georgia are observing Good Friday today, also known locally as Red Friday, one of the most solemn and spiritually significant days in the Christian calendar.Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion, removal from the cross, and burial of Jesus Christ. According to Orthodox... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dghes-tsiteli-paraskevia https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dghes-tsiteli-paraskevia Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:23:31 +0400 society Metropolitan Grigol of Poti and Khobi has said that the legacy of the late Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia should not only be preserved but further developed, stressing that there was “no reason for hopelessness or despair.”Speaking during the Holy Thursday service at Poti Cathedral, Bishop... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/meuphe-grigoli-patriarkis-gaketebuls-mkholod-shenarchuneba-ki-ara-ganvitareba-schirdeba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/meuphe-grigoli-patriarkis-gaketebuls-mkholod-shenarchuneba-ki-ara-ganvitareba-schirdeba Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:20:16 +0400 society NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday said Ukraine’s accession to NATO is unlikely to be decided in the near future due to a lack of political consensus among allies.Rutte stressed that Ukraine’s membership is not currently at an active stage of political decision-making, noting that member... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/rute-ar-vphikrob-rom-ukrainis-natoshi-gatsevrianebis-sakitkhi-moklevadian-perspektivashi-gadatsqdeba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/rute-ar-vphikrob-rom-ukrainis-natoshi-gatsevrianebis-sakitkhi-moklevadian-perspektivashi-gadatsqdeba Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:53:12 +0400 ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday responded to comments by US Vice President JD Vance regarding territorial negotiations, saying the American official is not directly involved in the talks and may not fully understand the stakes.Zelenskyy criticised Vance’s suggestion that... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-molaparakebis-protsesshi-chartuli-rom-iqos-albat-uket-gaerkveoda-ra-aris-patara-nacheri-da-ra-aris-ukrainis-teritoria https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-molaparakebis-protsesshi-chartuli-rom-iqos-albat-uket-gaerkveoda-ra-aris-patara-nacheri-da-ra-aris-ukrainis-teritoria Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:31:51 +0400 ukraine Czech President Petr Pavel on Thursday said recent statements by US President Donald Trump have done more to weaken trust in NATO than Russian President Vladimir Putin has over several years.Speaking in remarks reported by The Guardian, Pavel warned that such rhetoric risks undermining the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/paveli-trampma-bolo-ramdenime-kviris-ganmavlobashi-aliansis-mimart-ndobis-shesasusteblad-uphro-meti-gaaketa-vidre-putinma-tslebis-ganmavlobashi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/paveli-trampma-bolo-ramdenime-kviris-ganmavlobashi-aliansis-mimart-ndobis-shesasusteblad-uphro-meti-gaaketa-vidre-putinma-tslebis-ganmavlobashi Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:20:11 +0400 world Georgia’s opposition alliance on Thursday called for the “peaceful dismantling” of the Government, warning that the country’s independence is under threat.In a statement marking the anniversary of the April 9 tragedy, the alliance described the date as one of the most significant in Georgia’s... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tavisuphlebis-da-mshvidobis-dasatsavad-sasitsotskhloa-rezhimis-mshvidobiani-demontazhi-romelmats-kveqana-tavisuphali-samqarosgan-izolatsiashi-moaktsia https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tavisuphlebis-da-mshvidobis-dasatsavad-sasitsotskhloa-rezhimis-mshvidobiani-demontazhi-romelmats-kveqana-tavisuphali-samqarosgan-izolatsiashi-moaktsia Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:03:11 +0400 politics Chair of the United National Movement, Tina Bokuchava, on Thursday said Georgia’s freedom and independence remain under threat, as the country marked the 37th anniversary of the April 9 tragedy.Speaking at the April 9 memorial in the capital city of Tbilisi, Bokuchava said the values for which... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tina-bokuchava-dghesats-kvlav-saphrtkheshia-is-tavisuphleba-da-damoukidebloba-ristvisats-37-tslis-adamianebma-sakutari-sitsotskhle-shestsires https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tina-bokuchava-dghesats-kvlav-saphrtkheshia-is-tavisuphleba-da-damoukidebloba-ristvisats-37-tslis-adamianebma-sakutari-sitsotskhle-shestsires Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:48:45 +0400 politics Georgian analyst Zurab Batiashvili has said that the fact both sides were portraying themselves as victorious indicates a highly complicated situation and made any near-term agreement unlikely.Speaking on the prospects for negotiations, Batiashvili argued that both parties were now expected to... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zurab-batiashvili-orive-mkhare-tavs-gamarjvebulad-atskhadebs-es-nishnavs-rom-dzalian-rtuli-vitarebaa https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zurab-batiashvili-orive-mkhare-tavs-gamarjvebulad-atskhadebs-es-nishnavs-rom-dzalian-rtuli-vitarebaa Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:21:37 +0400 politics The Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Giorgi Jincharadze, together with members of the Abkhaz government-in-exile, laid flowers at the memorial to those killed during the events of 9 April 1989 on Rustaveli Avenue, paying tribute to their memory.Also present at the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giorgi-jincharadzem-9-aprils-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miago https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giorgi-jincharadzem-9-aprils-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miago Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:58:37 +0400 politics The Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Tsotne Ananidze, has said that 9 April should remain a symbol of unity and freedom, warning against what he described as attempts to use the date to deepen divisions within Georgian society.In a social media post on Thursday,... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tsotne-ananidze-radikaluri-aktorebi-sabchota-ideologiis-shablonebit-mokmedeben https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tsotne-ananidze-radikaluri-aktorebi-sabchota-ideologiis-shablonebit-mokmedeben Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:23:49 +0400 politics Georgia’s arrested former president Mikheil Saakashvili has said that both he and Georgia’s first president Zviad Gamsakhurdia were targeted by forces opposed to the country’s independence, claiming that despite persecution, fighting for the nation’s freedom remained “an honourable duty for every... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-saakashvili-samshoblos-tavisuphlebistvis-brdzola-ara-mkholod-ghirs-aramed-qvela-chvenganis-sapatio-valia https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-saakashvili-samshoblos-tavisuphlebistvis-brdzola-ara-mkholod-ghirs-aramed-qvela-chvenganis-sapatio-valia Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:01:23 +0400 politics Metropolitan Shio Mujiri, Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne of the Georgian Orthodox Church, has said that those who died during the events of April 9,1989, when Soviet troops violently dispersed a peaceful pro-independence protest in Tbilisi, made a profound contribution to Georgia’s struggle... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/meuphe-shio-damoukideblobis-mopovebas-schirdeba-shenarchuneba-da-ganvitareba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/meuphe-shio-damoukideblobis-mopovebas-schirdeba-shenarchuneba-da-ganvitareba Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:53:54 +0400 society Wizz Air Malta, a Maltese low-cost airline and a subsidiary of the Hungarian low-cost airline group Wizz Air Holdings, will increase its flight frequency between Venice, Italy and Kutaisi, Georgia, for the 2026 summer navigation season.From May 15 to September 4, the airline will add flights on... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/venetsia-kutaisi-venetsiis-mimartulebit-sahaero-mimosvlis-sikhshire-izrdeba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/venetsia-kutaisi-venetsiis-mimartulebit-sahaero-mimosvlis-sikhshire-izrdeba Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:51:19 +0400 business-economics Germany’s Ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, on Thursday marked the 37th anniversary of the 1989 April 9 tragedy, saying the day represents freedom and independence for Georgia.Speaking at the memorial, Fischer paid tribute to those who lost their lives defending Georgia’s sovereignty."This day... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/phisheri-es-dghe-sakartvelostvis-tavisuphlebasa-da-damoukideblobas-nishnavs https://frontnews.ge/en/news/phisheri-es-dghe-sakartvelostvis-tavisuphlebasa-da-damoukideblobas-nishnavs Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:50:53 +0400 politics Georgian President Mikheil Kavlashvili on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of the 1989 April 9 tragedy by laying flowers at the memorial in the capital city of Tbilisi.The presidential press service said Kavlashvili was joined at the memorial by the Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, Parliament... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-qavelashvilma-9-aprilis-tragediisas-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miago-da-memoriali-qvavilebit-sheamko https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-qavelashvilma-9-aprilis-tragediisas-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miago-da-memoriali-qvavilebit-sheamko Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:19:21 +0400 politics Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of the April 9 tragedy at the memorial in the capital city of Tbilisi, saying the protesters “stood to the very end” in defence of the country’s independence.“These are the people who gave their lives for... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/salome-zurabishvili-es-adamianebi-bolomde-idgnen-ase-ikneba-protestis-gza-romelits-bolomde-idgeba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/salome-zurabishvili-es-adamianebi-bolomde-idgnen-ase-ikneba-protestis-gza-romelits-bolomde-idgeba Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:05:56 +0400 politics The Ambassador of Denmark, Anne Toft Sørensen, on Thursday joined Nordic and Baltic counterparts in paying tribute to the victims of the April 9 tragedy.The diplomats laid flowers at the April 9 memorial in the capital city of Tbilisi, honouring those killed during the 1989 crackdown on peaceful... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/daniis-elchma-nordikuli-da-baltiis-kveqnebis-elchebtan-ertad-9-aprilis-mskhverplta-khsovnas-pativi-miago https://frontnews.ge/en/news/daniis-elchma-nordikuli-da-baltiis-kveqnebis-elchebtan-ertad-9-aprilis-mskhverplta-khsovnas-pativi-miago Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:36:12 +0400 society Police in Georgia’s Black Sea resort city of Batumi have arrested a Ukrainian citizen on charges of illegal purchase and possession of a particularly large quantity of narcotics, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia said on Thursday.The body added officers from the Adjara division of the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/batumshi-narkodanashaulis-braldebit-ukrainis-mokalake-daakaves-2 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/batumshi-narkodanashaulis-braldebit-ukrainis-mokalake-daakaves-2 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:13:20 +0400 law The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Thursday said Russia had lost about 1,307,540 troops in Ukraine since 24 February 2022, including an estimated 1,040 casualties over the past day.The reported total combat losses of Russian forces from 25 February 2022 to 9 April 2026... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-genshtabi-rusetis-sabrdzolo-danakargebis-shesakheb-ganakhlebul-monatsemebs-akveqnebs-20 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-genshtabi-rusetis-sabrdzolo-danakargebis-shesakheb-ganakhlebul-monatsemebs-akveqnebs-20 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:05:46 +0400 ukraine The acting US Ambassador to Georgia, Alan Purcell, on Thursday paid tribute to those killed during the April 9 tragedy.In a statement, the US Embassy in Georgia commemorated the victims of the 1989 events, when Soviet forces violently dispersed peaceful demonstrators in the capital city of... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ashsh-is-elchis-movaleobis-shemsrulebelma-9-aprils-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miago https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ashsh-is-elchis-movaleobis-shemsrulebelma-9-aprils-daghupulta-khsovnas-pativi-miago Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:39:10 +0400 politics Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Thursday said the legacy of the April 9 tragedy continues to underscore the importance of unity in safeguarding the country’s freedom and sovereignty.In a statement shared on social media, Kavelashvili described 9 April 1989 as one of the most significant... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-qavelashvili-9-aprili-gvakhsenebs-rom-tavisuphlebisa-da-sakhelmtsiphoebrivi-suverenitetis-datsva-dghesats-mtkitse-ertobas-moitkhovs https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-qavelashvili-9-aprili-gvakhsenebs-rom-tavisuphlebisa-da-sakhelmtsiphoebrivi-suverenitetis-datsva-dghesats-mtkitse-ertobas-moitkhovs Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:21:18 +0400 politics Georgia is marking the 37th anniversary of the April 9 tragedy, when Soviet forces violently dispersed peaceful demonstrators in the country’s capital city of Tbilisi, leaving 21 people dead and hundreds injured.The events of April 9, 1989 followed weeks of escalating tensions. After the so-called... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/9-aprilis-tragediidan-37-tseli-gavida https://frontnews.ge/en/news/9-aprilis-tragediidan-37-tseli-gavida Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:01:58 +0400 society Malte Kaufmann, a Bundestag MP from the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD), has called on the German foreign ministry to revise outdated information about Georgia on its official website and to respect the outcome of the country’s recent parliamentary elections.In an interview with Imedi TV... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/afd-mp-kaufmann-urges-germany-to-update-georgia-information-respect-election-results https://frontnews.ge/en/news/afd-mp-kaufmann-urges-germany-to-update-georgia-information-respect-election-results Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:42:01 +0400 politics Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili on Wednesday claimed a prolonged process is now underway in Iran, during which the population must oust what he describes as an “extremely weakened regime.”Writing on social media, Saakashvili said war in Iran ended within the timeframe he had... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-saakashvili-akhla-itsqeba-grdzeli-protsesi-rotsa-khalkhma-unda-daamkhos-es-ukiduresad-dasustebuli-rezhimi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/mikheil-saakashvili-akhla-itsqeba-grdzeli-protsesi-rotsa-khalkhma-unda-daamkhos-es-ukiduresad-dasustebuli-rezhimi Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:37:23 +0400 politics Three minors have been sentenced to prison in connection with the murder of teacher Giga Avaliani, in a case that has drawn significant public attention in Tbilisi.According to the court ruling, Aleksandre Gabashvili and Giorgi Rikadze were each sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison, while... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giga-avalianis-mkvlelobis-sakmeze-2-arasrultslovans-106-tslit-erts-ki-69-tslit-patimroba-miesaja https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giga-avalianis-mkvlelobis-sakmeze-2-arasrultslovans-106-tslit-erts-ki-69-tslit-patimroba-miesaja Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:22:11 +0400 law Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has welcomed the reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, expressing hope it will contribute to regional stability.In a statement posted on Wednesday on the social media platform X, Kobakhidze praised the mediation efforts that led... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-sakartvelo-miesalmeba-gantskhadebas-ashsh-sa-da-irans-shoris-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetis-shesakheb https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-sakartvelo-miesalmeba-gantskhadebas-ashsh-sa-da-irans-shoris-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetis-shesakheb Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:03:23 +0400 politics