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.
Tbilisi's historic Winery No. 1, holding up to 20,000 bottles aged over two centuries, including collections from Russian Tsars and Napoleon Bonaparte, has opened to the public. Some wines will be auctioned to fund a new wine school.
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.
On Monday, an expanded meeting of the Georgian Church was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, where 39 members of the Synod voted for a new patriarch; 57-year-old Bishop Shio, who served as locum tenens for Patriarch Ilia II, who died on March 17, received 22 votes and was elected the new patriarch
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.
An electric Day 2 in Tbilisi saw Haruka Kaju take gold in -63kg, Leonardo Valeriani claim his first Grand Slam title, and Madina Taimazova return to the top. Vedat Albayrak sealed victory in the final seconds, while the Georgian crowd celebrated Giorgi Loladze’s bronze.
The World Judo Tour returns to Tbilisi with an exciting opening day. Tugce Beder dominates at -48kg, Izhak Ashpiz claims his first Grand Slam gold, and Blandine Pont shines. Nurkanat Serikbayev snatches victory late, while Timna Nelson Levy secures gold.
