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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, 04 May 2026 05:31:12 +0400 Front News CMS Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s participation in the 8th summit of the European Political Community is “important”, particularly in the context of discussions on regional connectivity.Speaking ahead of the meeting in Yerevan, Botchorishvili... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/maka-bochorishvili-evropis-politikuri-gaertianebis-merve-shekhvedrashi-premier-ministris-monatsileoba-dzalian-mnishvnelovania https://frontnews.ge/en/news/maka-bochorishvili-evropis-politikuri-gaertianebis-merve-shekhvedrashi-premier-ministris-monatsileoba-dzalian-mnishvnelovania Sun, 03 May 2026 09:26:19 +0400 politics US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to withdraw a significant number of American troops from Germany, saying the reduction will exceed 5,000 personnel.“We are reducing significantly and the reduction will be much more than 5,000 troops,” Trump said.The announcement follows earlier remarks... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/trampi-germaniidan-5000-ze-met-jariskatss-gamoviqvant https://frontnews.ge/en/news/trampi-germaniidan-5000-ze-met-jariskatss-gamoviqvant Sun, 03 May 2026 07:23:14 +0400 world Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said the country’s defence forces have struck two Russian oil tankers in the waters near the port of Novorossiysk.Zelenskyy added the vessels were used for transporting oil and were part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”, which has been linked to... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-tavdatsvis-dzalebma-novorosiiskshi-or-rusul-navtobtankers-daartqes https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-tavdatsvis-dzalebma-novorosiiskshi-or-rusul-navtobtankers-daartqes Sun, 03 May 2026 07:07:39 +0400 ukraine The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces on Sunday said Russia has lost about 1,334,030 troops in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, including those killed and wounded, with an increase of 1,080 over the past 24 hours.The updated estimates of Russia’s total combat losses between... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/76-saartilerio-sistema-1000-ze-meti-okupanti-ert-dgheshi-rusetis-akhali-danakargebi-ukrainashi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/76-saartilerio-sistema-1000-ze-meti-okupanti-ert-dgheshi-rusetis-akhali-danakargebi-ukrainashi Sun, 03 May 2026 06:54:57 +0400 ukraine Russia’s offensive operations in Ukraine showed negative momentum in April 2026, with occupying forces recording a net territorial loss rather than gains, according to the Institute for the Study of War.ISW reported that Russian forces lost control of 116 square kilometres over the course of the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/isw-rusuli-sheteva-shecherda-da-okupantebma-ert-tveshi-116-kvadratuli-kilometri-dakarges https://frontnews.ge/en/news/isw-rusuli-sheteva-shecherda-da-okupantebma-ert-tveshi-116-kvadratuli-kilometri-dakarges Sun, 03 May 2026 06:45:57 +0400 ukraine Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will take part in the 8th summit of the European Political Community, which is being hosted by Armenia.The Government Administration said Kobakhidze will participate in a roundtable discussion focusing on strengthening connectivity and economic security,... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-evropuli-politikuri-sazogadoebis-me-8-samitshi-miighebs-monatsileobas https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidze-evropuli-politikuri-sazogadoebis-me-8-samitshi-miighebs-monatsileobas Sun, 03 May 2026 06:39:52 +0400 politics The 100-page conclusion of the parliamentary commission on the causes of rising food prices in Georgia has become the centre of political and economic debate. Although initial expectations were linked to exposing cartel agreements, the document failed to confirm the existence of direct collusion in... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giorgi-kepuladze-komisiam-raghats-kvleviti-institutis-phunktsia-sheitavsa-rasats-mosakhleobistvis-realuri-shedegi-ar-moakvs https://frontnews.ge/en/news/giorgi-kepuladze-komisiam-raghats-kvleviti-institutis-phunktsia-sheitavsa-rasats-mosakhleobistvis-realuri-shedegi-ar-moakvs Sun, 03 May 2026 05:17:00 +0400 interview Chair of the Supreme Council of Adjara Tsotne Ananidze has questioned how many partners must distance themselves before what he described as “Eurobureaucracy” reflects on its own mistakes.Ananidze was commenting on media reports that Azerbaijan has suspended cooperation with the European Parliament... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tsotne-ananidze-sainteresoa-kidev-ramdeni-mokavshiris-gamo-unda-daphikrdes-evrobiurokratia-sakutar-shetsdomebze https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tsotne-ananidze-sainteresoa-kidev-ramdeni-mokavshiris-gamo-unda-daphikrdes-evrobiurokratia-sakutar-shetsdomebze Sat, 02 May 2026 13:38:12 +0400 politics A new educational and innovation space, UniverCity, has been opened by Kutaisi International University in the central boulevard of the western Georgian city of Kutaisi.The project aims to promote Kutaisi as a leading university city, in line with the Georgian Government’s broader education reform... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kutaisis-saertashoriso-universitetis-akhali-sivrtse-univercity-gaikhsna https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kutaisis-saertashoriso-universitetis-akhali-sivrtse-univercity-gaikhsna Sat, 02 May 2026 13:09:20 +0400 society Chair of the European Integration Committee of the Georgian Parliament Levan Makhashvili on Saturday said “double standards” are “clearly evident” in criticism directed at Georgia by countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany.“All countries, especially amid today’s political turbulence, are... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-makhashvili-dzalian-kargad-chans-is-siqalbe-da-ormagi-standarti-rasats-vkhedavt-kholme-didi-britanetisgan-germaniisgan-da-skhvebisgan https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-makhashvili-dzalian-kargad-chans-is-siqalbe-da-ormagi-standarti-rasats-vkhedavt-kholme-didi-britanetisgan-germaniisgan-da-skhvebisgan Sat, 02 May 2026 11:27:09 +0400 politics Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is set to hold a brief meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Armenia on Sunday, but has said he does not plan to travel to Ukraine.Speaking to the Czech outlet iDnes.cz, Babiš said the talks would take place on the sidelines of the European... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/babishi-zelenskis-somkhetshi-shekhvdeba-tumtsa-ukrainashi-gamgzavrebas-ar-gegmavs https://frontnews.ge/en/news/babishi-zelenskis-somkhetshi-shekhvdeba-tumtsa-ukrainashi-gamgzavrebas-ar-gegmavs Sat, 02 May 2026 09:02:22 +0400 ukraine The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces on Saturday said Russia has lost about 1,332,950 troops in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, including those killed and wounded, with an increase of 1,240 over the past day.The updated estimates of Russia’s total combat losses between 25... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-genshtabi-rusetis-sabrdzolo-danakargebis-shesakheb-ganakhlebul-monatsemebs-akveqnebs-28 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/ukrainis-genshtabi-rusetis-sabrdzolo-danakargebis-shesakheb-ganakhlebul-monatsemebs-akveqnebs-28 Sat, 02 May 2026 06:36:59 +0400 ukraine US President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the war with Iran is over, according to Politico, which reports it has obtained a White House letter outlining the administration’s position.The communication comes as the conflict in the Middle East reportedly reached a 60-day statutory... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/politico-trampma-kongress-atsnoba-rom-irantan-omi-dasrulda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/politico-trampma-kongress-atsnoba-rom-irantan-omi-dasrulda Fri, 01 May 2026 19:38:41 +0400 world Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has taken part in the opening ceremony of the youth festival Studfest 2026, alongside Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, Minister of Education Givi Mikanadze and Rustavi Mayor Nino Latsabidze.The Government Administration said Kobakhidze congratulated young... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidzem-studphesti-2026-is-gakhsnis-ghonisdziebashi-miigho-monatsileoba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/irakli-kobakhidzem-studphesti-2026-is-gakhsnis-ghonisdziebashi-miigho-monatsileoba Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:13 +0400 politics Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has praised the scale and spirit of youth participation at the opening of the Student Festival 2026, saying he is encouraged by the “strong energy of the future” as thousands of students gather in the city of Rustavi.The festival, organised by the Tbilisi City Hall, the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kakha-kaladze-mikharia-rom-amdeni-akhalgazrdaa-shekrebili-dzalian-dzlieri-energia-igrdznoba-energia-momavlis https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kakha-kaladze-mikharia-rom-amdeni-akhalgazrdaa-shekrebili-dzalian-dzlieri-energia-igrdznoba-energia-momavlis Fri, 01 May 2026 17:56:56 +0400 politics Ukraine is reinforcing all areas of its defence in response to large-scale attacks by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, adding that specific decisions have already been made regarding the Dnipro and Odesa regions.He added several regions across the country — including... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukraina-adzlierebs-tavdatsvas-mtris-tavdaskhmebisgan-gadatsqvetilebebi-ukve-mighebulia-or-kalaktan-dakavshirebit https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukraina-adzlierebs-tavdatsvas-mtris-tavdaskhmebisgan-gadatsqvetilebebi-ukve-mighebulia-or-kalaktan-dakavshirebit Fri, 01 May 2026 17:43:10 +0400 ukraine Levan Khabeishvili, chair of the political council of the United National Movement, has accused fuel companies and public officials of profiteering, as debate continues over prices in key sectors.The arrested opposition leader made the remarks during discussions linked to a parliamentary commission... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-khabeishvili-madlieri-var-isetits-rom-verapheri-moiphikret-rats-me-mavnebda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/levan-khabeishvili-madlieri-var-isetits-rom-verapheri-moiphikret-rats-me-mavnebda Fri, 01 May 2026 10:54:53 +0400 politics New regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals in Georgia have come into force, with authorities warning of fines for both workers and employers who fail to comply.Under amendments to the law on labour migration, enforcement has now begun, granting the Labour Inspection Office of... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dgheidan-shromiti-migratsiis-shesakheb-sakartvelos-kanonshi-shetanili-tsvlilebebis-aghsruleba-itsqeba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dgheidan-shromiti-migratsiis-shesakheb-sakartvelos-kanonshi-shetanili-tsvlilebebis-aghsruleba-itsqeba Fri, 01 May 2026 10:13:59 +0400 society A temporary parliamentary commission in Georgia has begun reviewing its final report on the structure of pricing in key sectors, including food products, medicines and fuel.Shota Berekashvili, the commission chair, on Friday said the report was developed through joint efforts and is based on... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/shota-berekashvili-chveni-rekomendatsiaa-uphro-rbili-chareva-vidre-agresiuli-da-phasebis-administrireba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/shota-berekashvili-chveni-rekomendatsiaa-uphro-rbili-chareva-vidre-agresiuli-da-phasebis-administrireba Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:14 +0400 politics An opposition representative in Georgia has criticised parking policies and fines in the capital, Tbilisi, claiming they place a heavy burden on citizens.Vaso Urushadze, anti-corruption secretary of the United National Movement, said that around 1,100 people are fined 50 lari each day in Tbilisi.... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/vaso-urushadze-tbilisshi-dgheshi-1100-adamians-utseren-50-larian-jarimas-tselitsadshi-es-aris-otsi-milioni-lari-romelits-ikharjeba-aramiznobrivad https://frontnews.ge/en/news/vaso-urushadze-tbilisshi-dgheshi-1100-adamians-utseren-50-larian-jarimas-tselitsadshi-es-aris-otsi-milioni-lari-romelits-ikharjeba-aramiznobrivad Fri, 01 May 2026 08:43:03 +0400 politics Georgia’s Central Election Commission delegation has held meetings in France as part of an official visit aimed at strengthening international cooperation.The commission’s chair, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and secretary, Giorgi Javakhishvili, met Georgia’s ambassador to France, Irakli Kurashvili, as... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tseskos-tavmjdomare-da-mdivani-saphrangetis-respublikashi-sakartvelos-sagangebo-da-sruluphlebian-elchs-shekhvdnen https://frontnews.ge/en/news/tseskos-tavmjdomare-da-mdivani-saphrangetis-respublikashi-sakartvelos-sagangebo-da-sruluphlebian-elchs-shekhvdnen Fri, 01 May 2026 08:01:23 +0400 politics Georgia’s Finance Minister, Lasha Khutsishvili, has appointed Levan Kharabadze as the new head of the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Finance.Kharabadze previously served as deputy head of the State Security Service of Georgia.He was introduced to staff at a meeting attended by the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/lasha-khutsishvilma-phinansta-saministros-sagamodziebo-samsakhuris-akhali-khelmdzghvaneli-levan-kharabadze-tanamshromlebs-tsarudgina https://frontnews.ge/en/news/lasha-khutsishvilma-phinansta-saministros-sagamodziebo-samsakhuris-akhali-khelmdzghvaneli-levan-kharabadze-tanamshromlebs-tsarudgina Fri, 01 May 2026 07:51:41 +0400 politics A foreign national has been detained at Georgia’s border with Turkey on charges of illegal possession and importation of a large quantity of drugs, the Georgian Interior Ministry said on Friday. The suspect, identified by the initials U.T. and born in 1985, was arrested at the Sarpi Border Crossing... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/didi-odenobit-narkotikuli-sashualebis-sakartveloshi-shemotanis-braldebit-turketis-mokalake-daakaves https://frontnews.ge/en/news/didi-odenobit-narkotikuli-sashualebis-sakartveloshi-shemotanis-braldebit-turketis-mokalake-daakaves Fri, 01 May 2026 07:17:09 +0400 law A Turkish national wanted under an Interpol red notice has been detained in Georgia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Friday.The suspect, identified by the initials S.E. and born in 1984, was arrested in the Black Sea city of Batumi following a joint operation by the Adjara division of the... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/acharashi-interpolis-tsiteli-tsirkularit-dzebnili-turketis-mokalake-daakaves-3 https://frontnews.ge/en/news/acharashi-interpolis-tsiteli-tsirkularit-dzebnili-turketis-mokalake-daakaves-3 Fri, 01 May 2026 07:10:51 +0400 law Two men have been detained in western Georgia following a fatal shooting in the city of Kutaisi, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said.Officers from the Imereti Police Department arrested two previously convicted individuals, identified by their initials as Sh.R., born in 1991, and G.S., born... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kutaisshi-dachrili-mamakatsi-gardaitsvala-dakavebulia-2-piri https://frontnews.ge/en/news/kutaisshi-dachrili-mamakatsi-gardaitsvala-dakavebulia-2-piri Fri, 01 May 2026 07:01:30 +0400 law Two key global flashpoints - Ukraine and Iran - are entering a decisive phase. As US President Donald Trump speaks about the possibility of a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine and a strict naval blockade of Iran, military experts are offering deeper analysis of the developments.In an interview with... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/vakhtang-kapanadze-irani-ekonomikurad-ikhrchoba-ukrainashi-ki-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetis-periodi-akhlovdeba https://frontnews.ge/en/news/vakhtang-kapanadze-irani-ekonomikurad-ikhrchoba-ukrainashi-ki-tsetskhlis-shetsqvetis-periodi-akhlovdeba Fri, 01 May 2026 05:33:59 +0400 interview Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has congratulated Mihaela Dotsova on her election as Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly.In a statement, Papuashvili said he looked forward to further strengthening co-operation between the legislative bodies of Georgia and Bulgaria.He added... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/shalva-papuashvili-mikhaela-dotsovas-bulgaretis-erovnuli-asambleis-tavmjdomared-archevas-ulotsavs https://frontnews.ge/en/news/shalva-papuashvili-mikhaela-dotsovas-bulgaretis-erovnuli-asambleis-tavmjdomared-archevas-ulotsavs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:01:30 +0400 politics Georgian Justice Minister Paata Salia and Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday discussed prospects for deepening relations between the two countries.The Ministry of Justice said during the talks, Salia... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/paata-salia-arabta-gaertianebuli-saamiroebis-sagareo-sakmeta-sakhelmtsipho-ministrs-shekhvda https://frontnews.ge/en/news/paata-salia-arabta-gaertianebuli-saamiroebis-sagareo-sakmeta-sakhelmtsipho-ministrs-shekhvda Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:03:55 +0400 politics US President Donald Trump has said the German Chancellor should spend more time rebuilding what he described as a “broken” Germany instead of interfering in international matters.Writing on social media, Trump said Germany’s leader had been “completely ineffective” in efforts to end the war between... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/trampi-germaniis-kantslerma-meti-dro-unda-dautmos-tavisi-dangreuli-kveqnis-aghdgenas https://frontnews.ge/en/news/trampi-germaniis-kantslerma-meti-dro-unda-dautmos-tavisi-dangreuli-kveqnis-aghdgenas Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:47:25 +0400 world Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine will not allow any short-term ceasefire around 9 May to become what he described as a “tactical deception” by Russia.Zelenskyy said the Kremlin’s push for a temporary truce is aimed primarily at protecting the military parade in Moscow... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukraina-ar-daushvebs-rom-9-maisis-khanmokle-zavi-rusetis-taktikur-tquilad-iktses https://frontnews.ge/en/news/zelenski-ukraina-ar-daushvebs-rom-9-maisis-khanmokle-zavi-rusetis-taktikur-tquilad-iktses Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:49 +0400 ukraine Gakharia For Georgia opposition party has called on the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to publicly clarify whether it is taking part in what it described as “confidential” negotiations regarding the possible relocation of the Geneva International Discussions format.In a statement, the party... https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dauqovnebliv-movitkhovt-sagareo-sakmeta-saministrom-sajarod-ganatskhados-monatsileobs-tu-ara-am-konphidentsialur-molaparakebebshi https://frontnews.ge/en/news/dauqovnebliv-movitkhovt-sagareo-sakmeta-saministrom-sajarod-ganatskhados-monatsileobs-tu-ara-am-konphidentsialur-molaparakebebshi Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:41:51 +0400 politics