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Georgia Introduces Mandatory Health Insurance for All Foreign Tourists
From January 1, 2026, all foreign tourists entering Georgia will be required to have medical insurance covering their entire stay and present it at the border.
From January 1, 2026, all foreign tourists entering Georgia will be required to have medical insurance covering their entire stay and present it at the border.
The European Commission said that Georgia will remain without EU financial assistance by the end of 2025. The issue concerns €120 million frozen back in 2024 due to the country’s failure to meet democratic criteria.
A major demonstration took place in Tbilisi on the anniversary of the Georgian authorities' decision to suspend negotiations on joining the EU. Participants marched through the city center and appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to expedite the enforcement of the MEGOBARI Act.
A Turkish Air Force C-130 transport plane crashed in eastern Georgia near Sighnaghi, close to the Azerbaijani border. All 20 people on board were killed, Turkish authorities confirmed.
A Kazakh logistics terminal has opened in Georgia's Poti port, providing the country with direct access to the Black Sea and becoming part of the Trans-Caspian route.
Mikheil Saakashvili was convicted for using state security funds for personal needs.
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held a meeting with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili, who arrived in Tashkent as part of a government delegation. The parties discussed strengthening bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation in all areas.
Official data reveal billions spent by the U.S. agency worldwide
Tbilisi recalls its delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, signaling a major shift in foreign policy.
Tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets, demanding integration with the European Parliament and expressing discontent with the recent election results. Former President Salome Zourabichvili, 72, has refused to leave office and is calling for new parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, the prime minister has threatened her with criminal charges.
The United States has warned Georgia of the consequences if the country does not change course after the imposition of sanctions for the violent suppression of protests. The mistakes in the statements of the State Department representative attracted attention.
Ex-footballer Mikhail Kavelashvili was elected President of Georgia in indirect elections. The lack of higher education and anti-Western rhetoric have provoked criticism and protests.
In front of the Georgian Parliament, protesters burned a coffin containing an effigy of Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder of the ruling party "Georgian Dream." The demonstration symbolized public dissatisfaction with the government’s policies and has sparked significant public reaction.
The UK Foreign Secretary announced the suspension of all aid programs to Georgia and restrictions on cooperation with the Georgian government. The decision is likely tied to growing tensions and disagreements over political issues.
Hundreds of arrests, dozens injured as police crack down on demonstrations. Critics accuse the ruling party of authoritarianism and pivoting toward Moscow.
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