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The outlet ceased operations on 1 May.
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Georgia–US Relations
Georgian Dream claims ties with US will improve in May
One ruling party MP claimed that the bilateral relations are now ‘restored’.
Abkhazia–Russia Relations
How an international economic forum highlighted Abkhazia’s dependency on Russia
While Abkhazia has investment potential, structural vulnerabilities and a key dependence on Russia limit project realisations.
Georgia
Georgian police briefly detain two in farmers protest in Marneuli
Farmers in the municipality were protesting problems related to the sale of their produce.
South Ossetia
South Ossetian opposition demands President Gagloev’s resignation over embezzlement allegations
Opposition figures accuse South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev of misusing funds and causing a governance crisis.
Georgia–EU Relations
Papuashvili says Ukraine and Moldova’s EU integration involves ceding territories, statehood
Papuashvili referred to comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
Economy
Georgia’s March GDP grows 10.7%, tourism hit hard as Iran tensions continue
Georgia’s National Statistics Bureau (Geostat) has said that the country's economy grew by 10.7% in March, with growth being primarily driven by the IT, transport, manufacturing, and mining sectors. Tourism appears to have taken a hit as the Iran conflict continues to loom over the region. According to Geostat’s executive director Gogita Todradze, in the first quarter of 2026, Georgia’s economy expanded by 9.1% year-on-year. In March, the turnover of Georgia’s private sector — VAT-paying compan
