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Georgia’s First Climbing route Via Ferrata to open in Birtvisi Canyon
Georgia Online
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July 1, 2025
Tbilisi, Georgia: The first ever climbing route in Georgia’s protected areas, “Via Ferrata” will be developed in the territory of Birtvisi Canyon. This eco-tourism initiative aims to promote adventure tourism while preserving the natural...
OSCE PA adopts resolution against Georgia
APA
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July 3, 2025
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has adopted a resolution on the socio-political situation in Georgia, APA's Tbilisi correspondent reports. The resolution calls for the release of political prisoners, calls for dialogue, and demands the protection...
Depleted Ireland name much-changed side for Georgia test
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
Wing Tommy O’Brien and lock Darragh Murray will make their debuts for Ireland after interim coach Paul O’Connell named his side to face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday, a selection without 16 players on British and Irish Lions duty in Australia....
Georgia Showcases Wine Heritage at Seoul Wine & Spirits Expo 2025
Georgia Online
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July 1, 2025
Seoul, South Korea: The Deputy Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, Solomon Pavliashvili, attended the prestigious international exhibition “Seoul Wine and Spirits Expo 2025.” It represented Georgia’s rich winemaking tradition, also...
Georgia Risks EU Sanctions; Ukraine Hits Roadblocks In NATO, EU Bids
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 1, 2025
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor...
Georgia, FAO expand Cooperation for Sustainable Agriculture
Georgia Online
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, David Songulashvili, met with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Koo Dongju, during his working visit to Rome. Food and Agriculture...
Amnesty International launches campaign to punish police for protest violence in Georgia
JAMnews
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July 3, 2025
Amnesty International: punish Georgian police for brutality The international human rights organization Amnesty International has launched a global campaign urging the Georgian authorities to hold those responsible for violence against protesters...
Entertainment event this weekend in East Central Georgia: Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6
EC Georgia News
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July 3, 2025
Bennish Brown, President/CEO of Destination Augusta | Destination Augusta website Bennish Brown, President/CEO of Destination Augusta | Destination Augusta website Don't miss out on the best entertainment in East Central Georgia this weekend....
Georgian opposition leader Gvaramia sentenced to 8 months in prison
Open Caucasus Media
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July 1, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Georgian opposition politician Khoshtaria ends hunger strike
Open Caucasus Media
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July 1, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Paul O'Connell warns things will be far from 'perfect' against Georgia as team named
Irish Mirror
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July 3, 2025
Paul O'Connell has, more or less, been left holding the fort as Ireland's front-line players are away with Andy Farrell, Simon Easterby, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman and the British and Irish Lions in Australia. It is up to the former Ireland...
ibis Styles Old Tbilisi – a new creative landmark in the city
Hotel Designs
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July 3, 2025
The ibis Styles brand, part of the Accor portfolio, is built on a philosophy of approachable design, vibrant individuality, and a welcoming atmosphere. Each of its hotels reflects a distinct identity, with a focus on aesthetics, emotional...
Israeli Embassy slams Georgian deputy FM for attending Iranian solidarity event
Georgia Today
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July 3, 2025
The Israeli Embassy in Georgia has sharply criticized Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandre Khvtisiashvili for attending a solidarity event at the Iranian Embassy in Tbilisi, calling the act “morally wrong.” “We were dismayed to learn that Georgia’s...
Ireland team to face Georgia is named
Cork 96
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July 3, 2025
Pic: IRFU Munster's Craig Casey is the captain. Ireland Men’s interim Head Coach Paul O’Connell has named the Ireland team to face Georgia in the opening game of the two-Test Summer series on Saturday evening in Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi...
Unified National Exams 2025 start in Georgia
Georgia Today
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July 3, 2025
The 2025 Unified National Examinations officially kicked off today, marking the start of a month-long assessment cycle for thousands of students across the country. The National Center for Assessment and Examinations says tests are being held...
Exploring Georgia's southern highlands
The Week Magazine
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July 3, 2025
In the past few years, Georgia has seen a large rise in international tourists, says Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent in the Financial Times. Despite fears about its ruling party's "growing authoritarianism and support for Russia", numbers rose 37%...
New CCTV emerges as Thai police rubbish Bella Culley’s drug torture claims
Metro
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July 7, 2025
Thai police rubbished a British teenager’s claims that she was forced to smuggle drugs out of Thailand (Credits: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPres) A Thai police chief has disputed Bella May Culley’s defence that she was tortured into smuggling...
Rugby-Depleted Ireland name much-changed side for Georgia test
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
(Reuters) -Wing Tommy O’Brien and lock Darragh Murray will make their debuts for Ireland after interim coach Paul O’Connell named his side to face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday, a selection without 16 players on British and Irish Lions duty in...
Levan Sanikidze: Israel must take decisive measures regarding “Georgian Dream”; it, along with other states, must pass a verdict on this government
Inter Press News
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If “Lelo” and Gakharia’s party participate in the elections, Bidzina Ivanishvili will hold a “praiseworthy” election, won’t falsify a single vote, and will defeat these two parties with zero effort. Joining a pseudo-battle is nonsense – a much...
One Offaly man starting and one on bench on Ireland rugby team to face Georgia
Offaly Live
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July 3, 2025
One Offaly man is starting and another is on bench on the Ireland rugby team named to face Georgia in Tbilisi this Saturday. Cormac Izuchukwu has been named to start in the second row with prop Michael Milne named on the bench by men’s interim...