Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze stated that NATO has been deceiving Georgia and Ukraine for years with open-door membership promises it never intended to fulfill, with Ukrainian and Georgian officials echoing concerns about the alliance's expansion plans.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed optimism about restoring strategic partnership with the United States, despite recent strains over Georgia's foreign agent law and EU accession talks. Tbilisi is maintaining communication and awaits reciprocal steps from Washington.
BP has transferred the operator functions of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil export pipeline to SOCAR Midstream Operations LLC, a subsidiary of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic. The transfer, effective July 1, 2026, covers all three pipeline segments in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey, as well as related operations for the South Caucasus Gas Pipeline.
Henry Pollock, a rising star in English rugby, is preparing for a high-profile Prem final with Northampton. Despite past distractions, he has refocused on his game, impressing with a strong semi-final performance and showing maturity that could lead to an England start.
Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that the country is ready to reset its strategic partnership with the United States, provided it is based on the principle of justice. He attributed the current strain in relations to the previous US administration's "unfair approach" and called for mutual trust.
A symbolic opening ceremony will be held in Akhalkalaki tomorrow for the full operational capacity of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway Line. Ministers from Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan will attend and speak at the event.
Georgia celebrated its Independence Day with a military parade, followed by a pro-Europe rally in Tbilisi, where thousands protested against the government's perceived democratic backsliding and anti-Western stance.
A Trump Tower project in Tbilisi, Georgia, is planned on land partly owned by Uta Ivanishvili, son of US-sanctioned leader Bidzina Ivanishvili. The deal raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the Trump Organization's involvement.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze stated that Western countries are making false and aggressive remarks about Georgia because it has refused to join anti-Russian sanctions and opted for peace, which he claims would harm Georgia's economy and people.
In women’s competitions Alexandra Babintseva took the silver earlier in the day in the under-78 kg weight category
A powerful final day in Tbilisi saw Luka Maisuradze win gold at -90kg, Audrey Tcheumeo dominate, and Idar Bifov impress. Raz Hershko staged a comeback victory, while Irakli Demetrashvili thrilled the home crowd. Georgia confirmed its strength with multiple medals.
