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Zurab Dznelashvili Ends Public Service Career, Moves to Private Sector

Zurab Dznelashvili has officially stepped down from his position as Advisor to the Minister of Finance of Georgia, marking the end of his 20-year career in the public sector.

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Passenger Train to Resume Baku-Tbilisi-Baku Route from April

A passenger train service will be reinstated on the Baku-Tbilisi-Baku route starting in April 2025, according to Azerbaijani media, citing government sources.

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Hazelnut Subsidy Program Budget Increased to 23 Million GEL in 2025

The state program supporting hazelnut farmers will continue in 2025, with an increased budget of 23 million GEL, according to the Rural Development Agency. The Georgian government officially approved the program and published the relevant resolution in the Legislative Gazette on February 11.

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1 US Dollar Now Worth 2.8157 Lari – Exchange Rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of the trading on February 13, the US dollar strengthened and became worth 2.8157 lari. The previous exchange rate was 2.8089 lari.

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Statement of the Political Council of the Georgian Dream

We would like to respond to the resolution adopted today by the European Parliament, which is directed against Georgia and the authorities elected by the Georgian people.

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Orban: "I Had a Good Meeting with Kobakhidze"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban posted on the platform X photos with Irakli Kobakhidze and claimed that he had a good meeting with him.

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Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs Detains 5 Individuals Linked to the "Criminal Underworld"

Officers of the Guria Police Department of Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, in cooperation with the Ozurgeti District Prosecutor’s Office, conducted joint operational measures and investigative actions, resulting in the detention of five individuals connected to the "criminal underworld" in Tbilisi, Ozurgeti, and the settlement of Ureki, based on a court ruling. This was reported by the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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Gas Supply Restoration Underway for 150,000 Subscribers in Vake-Saburtalo – Tbilisi Energy

The restoration of gas supply for up to 150,000 subscribers in Vake-Saburtalo has begun in stages following the repair of a damaged 500 mm central gas pipeline, Tbilisi Energy announced.

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Trump: The U.S. Will Take Control of the Gaza Strip

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would take control of the Gaza Strip. Trump made this statement on February 4 at the White House following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Accident in Eastern Georgia – 1 Person Killed

A fatal traffic accident occurred on the Marneuli-Tbilisi highway (Eastern Georgia).

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Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs Detains 22 People for Drug Crimes, Including 19 Drug Dealers

Officers from the Central Criminal Police of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs, along with departments in Tbilisi, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Adjara, Imereti, and Shida Kartli, in cooperation with the General Prosecutor’s Office, conducted operational and investigative activities that led to the arrest of 22 individuals on drug-related charges, including 19 drug dealers.

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Shalva Papuashvili: Some EU Politicians Called the Rally in Tbilisi Peaceful – Let This Kind of Peace Be on Their Highways Too

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, expressed bewilderment over statements made by some EU politicians regarding the nature of the protest on February 2 near Tbilisi Mall. According to Papuashvili, everyone could see the protesters' "attempt to commit a crime" as they tried to block the highway.

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Figure Skater Anastasia Gubanova Wins Silver Medal at the European Championships

Figure skater Anastasia Gubanova, representing Georgia, won a silver medal at the European Figure Skating Championships held in Tallinn.

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Irakli Kobakhidze: Strengthening Partnership with Kazakhstan is One of Georgia’s Foreign Policy Priorities

Political cooperation between Georgia and Kazakhstan is of great importance, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated during his meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana.

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The Parliament of Georgia Elects Four New Members to the National Bank Council

At a plenary session, the Parliament of Georgia elected four new members to the National Bank Council.

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Lari Continues to Strengthen – Exchange Rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on February 6, the US dollar depreciated to 2.8095 lari. The current rate for today was 2.8224 lari.

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Traffic with Trailers and Semi-Trailers Restored on the Gudauri – Kobi Section

According to the Department of Roads of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia, traffic with trailers and semi-trailers has been restored on the Gudauri – Kobi section of the international highway Mtskheta–Stepantsminda–Lars.

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Ministry of Finance Sells ₾50 Million in Treasury Bills

On January 6, 2025, the Ministry of Finance of Georgia successfully sold ₾50 million worth of 6-month treasury bills, equivalent to $17.8 million USD. According to the Galt & Taggart Weekly Review, demand for the auction was robust, reaching 2.2 times the offered amount. The weighted average interest rate for these treasury bills rose by 0.023 percentage points compared to the previous auction, settling at 7.583%.

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Davit Narmania Delivered a Public Lecture to Students from Multiple Universities

Professor Davit Narmania, Chairman of the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC), delivered a public lecture to students from several universities, covering the specifics of GNERC's activities and regulatory matters.

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Applications Open for RMG Scholarship Program, Now Including TSU Students

Applications for the RMG Scholarship Program began on February 3, marking the seventh consecutive year that the company has awarded scholarships to students interested in mining and geology.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has officially become a Paris Saint-Germain player

The transfer of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain has already been officially confirmed.

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The President of Georgia Pardoned 613 Prisoners in Connection with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, pardoned 613 prisoners in honor of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

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1 US dollar now costs 2.8452 lari – exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on January 20, the US dollar strengthened and reached 2.8452 lari. The rate that was in effect today was 2.8412 lari.

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Israel Released 90 Palestinian Prisoners

Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of a deal with the terrorist organization Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Reuters reports, citing the Israeli Prison Service, which refers to the released Palestinians as terrorists.

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Traffic for Vehicles with Trailers and Semi-Trailers Restored on the Gudauri–Kobi Section

The Department of Highways of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia has shared information about the current road situation.

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