Levan Machavariani, the first deputy chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party faction in the legislative body, on Thursday said the Middle Corridor has become the only safe international transit route, with its strategic importance increasing a hundredfold for the global community.

Positive dynamics of the strategic partnership and bilateral relations between Georgia and China were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between Georgian president Mikheil Kavelashvili and Zhou Qian, the Chinese ambassador to the country.

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday announced that Georgia’s economy experienced a robust growth of 8.8% in February, signaling a strong start to the year.

Allied countries of NATO have reassessed certain aspects of their relationship with Georgia following the 2024 parliamentary elections, while cooperation with the country’s defence forces continues to progress. This is stated in the 2025 annual report by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Georgian law enforcement officers on Tuesday detained 44 individuals linked to the so-called criminal underworld, with charges to be filed in absentia against six others, including a “thief in law” living abroad.

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze, alongside president Mikheil Kavelashvili and Parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili, on Thursday visited the April 9 Memorial to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for Georgia’s independence.

The name of imprisoned former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has been mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the United States Department of Justice.

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday emphasised his government’s commitment to fostering sporting excellence in the country during a ceremony honouring members of the Georgian National Figure Skating Team and representatives of the Georgian Figure Skating Federation with state awards.

Georgia successfully hosted the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, drawing an audience of around 70 million viewers worldwide, with Culture Minister Tinatin Rukhadze stating that the event showcased European-level quality and Georgia’s cultural identity.

The internationally authoritative publication Forbes on Thursday had named Tbilisi among the world’s top 10 trending tourist destinations for 2026, ranking second on the list.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia on Tuesday issued a statement condemning what it describes as continued attempts to distort reality and discredit the 2024 parliamentary elections and the electoral administration.

The State Security Service of Georgia on Wednesday said that a Georgian citizen who was illegally detained last Thursday has been released and is now located in territory controlled by the central government.