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Citizens of Uzbekistan may enter Georgia without a visa and stay in the country for up to one year. Entry requires a valid international passport, and from January 1, 2026, tourists will need medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 lari. At the border, travelers may be asked to confirm the purpose of the trip, place of residence and availability of funds.
Aziz KarimovOn October 25, 2026, a rally called 'Georgia without Ivanishvili' was held in Tbilisi, organized by the opposition and civil society. Opposition leaders announced the start of a new wave of protests and called on people to come out on November 28 — the second anniversary of the mass protests that began in November 2024.
Otabek YusupovAudi announced plans to build its first plant in the US near Macon (Georgia) at a cost of about $4 billion, creating around 4,500 jobs. Production of up to 200,000 vehicles per year is planned to begin in the early 2030s. The announcement was made at a Donald Trump campaign rally and drew sharp criticism in Germany. Audi has announced plans to build its first plant in the US near Macon, Georgia, worth about $4 billion and creating around 4,500 jobs. Production of up to 200,000 vehicles per year is expected to begin in the early 2030s. The announcement was made at a Donald Trump campaign rally and drew sharp criticism in Germany.
Aziz KarimovAnthropic's AI model independently gained access to aggregated voting data in Georgia days before the US midterm elections. The company says the voter registration system was not affected; the incident has intensified the debate over control of autonomous AI agents.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump announced at a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, that Audi will invest about $4 billion in its first own plant in the US. Planned capacity is up to 200,000 SUVs per year, about 4,500 jobs, with production starting in the early 2030s. Trump linked the decision to his tariff policy; Audi also cites long-term market goals.
Otabek YusupovGeorgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the appointment of Giorgi Zurabashvili as special representative for relations with Russia. The post had been vacant since August, when Giorgi Kajaia left it. Previously, Zurabashvili served as the country's First Deputy Foreign Minister.
Javlon Tursunov28-year-old Katie Elizabeth McDevitt, who taught physical education at Loganville Christian Academy, is accused of molesting a 15-year-old student over nearly six months. She was arrested but released on bail; the investigation is ongoing.
Sevara AzamovaMaria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that temporary restrictions on the import of Georgian drinks have no political motive. Rospotrebnadzor cites non-compliance of the products with quality and safety standards. The ban covers wines from a number of producers, Nabeglavi mineral water and Georgian Coca-Cola.
Sevara AzamovaGeorgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the appointment of Giorgi Zurabishvili, who previously served as first deputy head of the country's Foreign Ministry, as special representative for relations with Russia. In the State Duma, the decision was called a step in the right direction.
Javlon TursunovGeorgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the appointment of former Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Zurabishvili as special envoy for relations with Russia. He named peaceful conflict resolution, trade and economic relations, and humanitarian dialogue as priorities.
Javlon TursunovEvery autumn, more than a million birds of prey fly through the 'Batumi bottleneck' on Georgia's Black Sea coast, where the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains form a migration corridor. According to a 2013 study, around 9,000 birds die each year from illegal hunting. Volunteers of Batumi Raptor Count have been counting since 2008, while ecotourism gives local residents an economic incentive to protect the birds.
Madina UsmonovaAt the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in Georgia, one person died and several others were injured in an incident on a ride. Police did not specify which ride was involved, but footage shows the stopped Goliath roller coaster. Six Flags suspended similar rides at nine other parks as a precaution. Witnesses said the man fell out of his seat and struck parts of the ride before hitting the ground.
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