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Lasha Magradze Appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia

Lasha Magradze, who previously served as First Deputy Head of the State Security Service, has been appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia.

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Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association plan

US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first "associate member", a move he described as a possible "hostile act". Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday, has been pursuing closer ties with the EU as he seeks to pivot away from the US. 

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US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and actions it said undermined peace prospects. 

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Georgia’s Deputy Economy Minister: We have record figures in the transport sector over the past decade — in maritime, rail and aviation

“The transport sector is showing unprecedented figures. If we compare the data for the first eight months of this year with the same period last year, we have record figures over the past decade in maritime, rail and aviation,” Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Tamar Ioseliani said, speaking about trends in Georgia’s transport sector this year.

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Georgia’s Deputy Economy Minister: We have record figures in the transport sector over the past decade — in maritime, rail and aviation

“The transport sector is showing unprecedented figures. If we compare the data for the first eight months of this year with the same period last year, we have record figures over the past decade in maritime, rail and aviation,” Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Tamar Ioseliani said, speaking about trends in Georgia’s transport sector this year.

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Lari Strengthens Further — Currency Exchange Rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set new exchange rates.

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Georgian Prime Minister Nominates Tamaz Borashvili as Head of the State Security Service

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has nominated Tamaz Borashvili for the position of head of the State Security Service of Georgia.

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Geka Geladze Resigns as Head of Georgia’s State Security Service

Geka Geladze has resigned from his position as head of Georgia’s State Security Service. This is stated in a statement by Geka Geladze published on the SSSG’s page.

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Official Value of 1 U.S. Dollar Reaches 2.6128 GEL

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new official exchange rate.

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Trump’s Negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Arrive in Moscow

The plane carrying U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the U.S. president, has landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, RIA Novosti and TASS correspondents report.

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SOCAR Georgia Petroleum imports first petrol shipment from Italiana Petroli, part of the SOCAR Group

The 5,000-tonne EN 228 shipment marks the first direct supply transaction between the two companies following Italiana Petroli's acquisition by the SOCAR Group.

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Unsettled Weather Expected to Continue Across the Country in the Coming Days, Forecasters Say

Rain is expected again today in most parts of Georgia. According to the National Environment Agency, unsettled weather will continue across the country over the coming days.

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Official Exchange Rate of US Dollar Reaches 2.6250 GEL

The National Bank of Georgia has set the new official exchange rates.

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Vance to address Republican Jewish Coalition as activists raise concerns over anti-Semitism

US Vice President JD Vance will make a private address on Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, a collection of conservative Jewish activists. Vance's more equivocal stance on Israel has been criticised by some pro-Israel figures within the conservative movement, who have also raised concerns over his refusal to distance himself from commentators such as Tucker Carlson, who have given a platform to far-right anti-Semitic figures. 

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Mikheil Kavelashvili: I Express Deep Sorrow Over the Death of King Harald V, Extend My Condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family and the Norwegian People

President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili has expressed deep sorrow over the death of King Harald V and extended his condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family and the Norwegian people.

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Georgia Comfortably Defeats Montenegro in FIBA World Cup Qualifier

The Georgian national basketball team defeated Montenegro 101–74 in Tbilisi in a qualifying match for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Mamuka Mdinaradze: I Have Decided to Leave My Position and Step Away from Politics

“I want to inform the public about a personal decision I have made. I have decided to leave my position and, in principle, politics as well,” Georgian Deputy Prime Minister Mamuka Mdinaradze said at a briefing today.

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Georgian Prime Minister meets with US Chargé d’Affaires Amy Diaz

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with US Chargé d’Affaires Amy Diaz.

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Alexander Darakhvelidze: Manipulative disinformation is being spread claiming that the number of passengers entering Georgia through the Georgian-Russian land border has increased recently

“The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and every state agency are doing their utmost to, on the one hand, facilitate the entry of tourists into the country and, on the other, ensure the security of our country’s borders,” Georgian Deputy Interior Minister Alexander Darakhvelidze said.

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Hundreds missing, villages destroyed in massive flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border

Massive flash floods that swept through the Himalayan border regions of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed at least 95 people and destroyed villages and infrastructure, according to officials. Hundreds are still missing, including foreign tourists and pilgrims from neighbouring India, as authorities raced to send humanitarian assistance to affected communities. 

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Official exchange rate of US dollar set at GEL 2.6195

The National Bank of Georgia has set new official exchange rates. Following trading on August 26, the US dollar strengthened to GEL 2.6195. The rate in effect today was GEL 2.6153.

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Rain, Wind and River Flooding — Georgia’s National Environmental Agency Warns the Public

Georgia’s National Environmental Agency has issued information about the weather expected in the coming days.

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Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance in the Caribbean despite a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain as pressure mounts over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. 

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Educational Resources LLC publishes addresses of school uniform sales points

The Educational Resources LLC has published a list of addresses of school uniform sales points where school students across Georgia will be able to purchase uniforms.

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Mayor Kaladze: Rustaveli Avenue works continue around the clock, traffic to resume on September 10 from Chovelidze Street to Elbakidze Descent

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze says large-scale rehabilitation works are underway on Rustaveli Avenue, with the project causing significant traffic disruption.

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