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Gas Prices in Europe Reach a Three-Year High

Gas prices on the European exchange rose to nearly €60 on March 3 — a third higher than the previous day and the highest level since February 2023. The day before, QatarEnergy announced a halt in LNG production due to attacks by Iran.

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Law enforcement officers detained 5 people on drug charges — an especially large quantity of various types of drugs was seized

Employees of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs carried out police operations that resulted in the detention of five people on charges of drug-related crimes. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.

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Lari strengthens — exchange rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on March 6, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.7362 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.7419 lari.

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Maka Bochorishvili Meets with Armenian Foreign Minister – “Both Sides Noted that Regional Stability, Security, and Sustainable Development Are a Shared Interest”

On March 4 of this year, within the framework of the 15th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Georgia and Armenia, Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Maka Bochorishvili, met with the Foreign Minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan.

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The Parliament of Georgia approved amendments to the “Election Code” in the first reading

The Parliament of Georgia, in its first reading, considered and, by 80 votes to 9, approved amendments to the “Election Code,” which provide for clarifying certain issues related to electoral procedures, including the registration of international observers and the interpreters accompanying them.

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Government of Georgia: We express hope that peace will be restored in the Middle East in the near future, and that diplomacy and political dialogue should help achieve this

The Government of Georgia is following with deep concern the ongoing military actions in the Middle East, which threaten the security and well-being of all countries in the region without exception.

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The lari continues to strengthen — exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. Following trading on February 20, the US dollar depreciated to 2.6760 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.6769 lari.

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What weather do meteorologists forecast in Georgia for the coming days

The National Environment Agency of Georgia reports that on February 21–22, relatively warm and mostly dry weather is expected across the country, while on February 23, rain is expected, with snow in some mountainous areas. Air temperatures will drop.

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Maka Bochorishvili: No route can replace Georgia’s unique strategic role

In the program Imedi LIVE, the Foreign Minister of Georgia, Maka Bochorishvili, spoke about the country’s strategic role in the region and the prospects for developing the Middle Corridor.

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Journalist Eliso Kiladze detained in Georgia in the so-called call-center case

The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office has uncovered another large-scale crime related to fraudulent call centers and has launched criminal proceedings against 10 individuals on charges of fraud and money laundering committed by an organized group, officials said at a briefing.

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Georgia’s Foreign Minister took part in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference

On February 13, 2026, within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Bochorishvili, participated in a panel discussion titled: “Defining the Strategic Order of Eurasia: The Middle Corridor as a European Security Agenda for Stability, Peace, Security, and Connectivity.”

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The Investigative Service of the Ministry of Finance detained a Russian citizen in Georgia for the illegal sale of alcohol without an excise stamp

Officers of the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, following operational and investigative measures, detained a citizen of the Russian Federation for the possession and sale of alcohol without an excise stamp.

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The Georgian national football team will face Hungary, Ukraine, and North Macedonia in the Nations League

In the 2026/2027 season of the Nations League, the Georgian national team will once again compete in Division B. It was placed in Group 2, where it will play against the teams of Hungary, Ukraine, and North Macedonia. The draw took place in Brussels.

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Law enforcement officers detained a Jordanian citizen in Georgia on charges of sexual abuse of children and domestic violence

Officers from the Main Directorate for Juvenile Affairs of the Tbilisi Police Department of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a Jordanian citizen, S.A., born in 1980, on charges of domestic violence and committing lewd acts against a family member.

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Nika Gvaramia has left Rustavi Penitentiary Facility No. 12

Nika Gvaramia, the leader of the “Coalition for Change,” has left Penitentiary Facility No. 12 in Rustavi.

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The lari strengthened — exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on February 12, the U.S. dollar weakened and amounted to 2.6819 lari. The rate in effect today was 2.6830 lari.

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Fog, blizzards, and landslide processes — the National Environmental Agency warns the public

The National Environmental Agency is warning the public about the weather expected in Georgia in the coming days.

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Fog, blizzards, and landslide processes — the National Environmental Agency warns the public

The National Environmental Agency is warning the public about the weather expected in Georgia in the coming days.

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Prime Minister of Georgia: Technical University Will No Longer Be Merged with TSU

“We have agreed that the Technical University will no longer be merged with Tbilisi State University,” Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at a briefing.

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Lari Strengthens — Exchange Rates

The National Bank of Georgia has set new exchange rates. As a result of trading on February 9, the U.S. dollar weakened to 2.6856 lari, down from the previous rate of 2.6870 lari.

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Olympics: Georgia Finishes Fourth in the Figure Skating Team Event

At the Winter Olympic Games being held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Georgian national team finished fourth in the figure skating team event.

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Georgian Parliament Passes Amendments to the Law on Higher Education in First Reading

The Parliament of Georgia, under an accelerated procedure, reviewed and approved in the first reading amendments to the Law on Higher Education.

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Georgian Prime Minister Arrives in the UAE on Official Visit

The visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the United Arab Emirates has begun, according to the Georgian government administration.

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Prime Minister of Georgia Discusses Fuel Prices with Representatives of Major Fuel Companies

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, met with representatives of major fuel companies operating in Georgia in the format of the existing government coordination commission on food prices.

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Lari Strengthens Again — Exchange Rate Update

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. Following trading on January 30, the US dollar weakened to 2.6908 lari. Today’s rate was 2.6922 lari.

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