http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:16:59 +0200 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:16:59 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/iran-war-and-energy-supply-disruptions-accelerate-south-caucasus-collaboration http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/iran-war-and-energy-supply-disruptions-accelerate-south-caucasus-collaboration Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:16:27 +0200 When it comes to connecting the continents of Asia and Europe, Azerbaijan and Georgia play a vital role in the transit of energy. The leaders of both countries have outlined how they will work together to broaden the Middle Corridor. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/22/georgia-shows-its-heavyweight-power-on-day-3-in-tbilisi http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/22/georgia-shows-its-heavyweight-power-on-day-3-in-tbilisi Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:49:00 +0100 A powerful final day in Tbilisi saw Luka Maisuradze win gold at -90kg, Audrey Tcheumeo dominate, and Idar Bifov impress. Raz Hershko staged a comeback victory, while Irakli Demetrashvili thrilled the home crowd. Georgia confirmed its strength with multiple medals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/21/thrilling-finishes-light-up-day-2-in-tbilisi http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/21/thrilling-finishes-light-up-day-2-in-tbilisi Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:06:12 +0100 An electric Day 2 in Tbilisi saw Haruka Kaju take gold in -63kg, Leonardo Valeriani claim his first Grand Slam title, and Madina Taimazova return to the top. Vedat Albayrak sealed victory in the final seconds, while the Georgian crowd celebrated Giorgi Loladze’s bronze. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/tbilisi-welcomes-the-world-judo-tour-in-spectacular-fashion http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/tbilisi-welcomes-the-world-judo-tour-in-spectacular-fashion Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:18:18 +0100 The World Judo Tour returns to Tbilisi with an exciting opening day. Tugce Beder dominates at -48kg, Izhak Ashpiz claims his first Grand Slam gold, and Blandine Pont shines. Nurkanat Serikbayev snatches victory late, while Timna Nelson Levy secures gold. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/georgian-orthodox-patriarch-ilia-ii-hailed-as-an-epochal-figure-dies-at-93 http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/georgian-orthodox-patriarch-ilia-ii-hailed-as-an-epochal-figure-dies-at-93 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:58:45 +0100 Ilia II was hospitalised on Tuesday morning in critical condition with "mass bleeding from the stomach," the director of the Caucasus Medical Centre said. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/23/georgia-village-revives-berikaoba-an-ancient-pagan-spring-festival http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/23/georgia-village-revives-berikaoba-an-ancient-pagan-spring-festival Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:07:51 +0100 Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/putin-never-wants-peace-georgias-zourabichvili-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/putin-never-wants-peace-georgias-zourabichvili-tells-euronews Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:35:48 +0100 In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Salomé Zourabichvili said that Russian President Vladimir Putin "has to be brought to peace by constraint". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/europe-today-first-meeting-of-trumps-board-of-peace-interview-with-the-5th-president-of-ge http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/19/europe-today-first-meeting-of-trumps-board-of-peace-interview-with-the-5th-president-of-ge Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:43:30 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/31/natural-wine-long-hikes-and-history-could-kutaisi-be-georgias-next-great-travel-destinatio http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/31/natural-wine-long-hikes-and-history-could-kutaisi-be-georgias-next-great-travel-destinatio Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:01:30 +0100 Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/23/electrifying-everything-is-key-to-europes-future-iea-chief-tells-euronews-at-davos http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/23/electrifying-everything-is-key-to-europes-future-iea-chief-tells-euronews-at-davos Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:52:57 +0100 The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief told Euronews that safeguarding the continent's energy security and reaching climate goals will be dependent on electrifying "everything" — from energy infrastructure, to transport and buildings. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/georgia-marks-orthodox-christmas-amid-ongoing-eu-protests http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/georgia-marks-orthodox-christmas-amid-ongoing-eu-protests Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:53:27 +0100 Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/11/stolen-children-new-documentary-explores-fate-of-infants-classed-as-dead-but-sold-for-adop http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/11/stolen-children-new-documentary-explores-fate-of-infants-classed-as-dead-but-sold-for-adop Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:08:47 +0100 From the 1970s until at least 2005, nurses, doctors or taxi drivers were involved in child theft in Georgia. The mothers were told their babies had died and the bodies were not released. Now, a new documentary has given the children a chance to find their biological family. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/14/turkey-holds-funeral-ceremony-for-20-military-personnel-killed-in-georgia-plane-crash http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/14/turkey-holds-funeral-ceremony-for-20-military-personnel-killed-in-georgia-plane-crash Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:01:05 +0100 The C-130 military cargo was flying from Azerbaijan back to Turkey when it crashed in Georgia's Sighnaghi municipality close to the Azerbaijani border on Tuesday. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/13/turkey-temporarily-grounds-c-130-planes-after-crash-kills-20-military-personnel http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/13/turkey-temporarily-grounds-c-130-planes-after-crash-kills-20-military-personnel Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:42:09 +0100 US-made C-130 Hercules military cargo planes are widely used by Turkey's armed forces for transporting personnel and handling logistical operations. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/11/turkish-military-c-130-cargo-plane-crashes-in-georgia-after-taking-off-from-azerbaijan http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/11/turkish-military-c-130-cargo-plane-crashes-in-georgia-after-taking-off-from-azerbaijan Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:18:29 +0100 Investigations to determine the cause of the crash are still ongoing. Georgia says it is conducting a joint probe with Turkish investigators at the crash site. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/05/bulgaria-georgia-andorra-where-are-europes-best-value-ski-destinations http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/05/bulgaria-georgia-andorra-where-are-europes-best-value-ski-destinations Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:28 +0100 A study from earlier this year found that overall, the cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/pregnant-british-teen-may-get-two-years-in-georgia-prison-in-drug-smuggling-plea-deal http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/pregnant-british-teen-may-get-two-years-in-georgia-prison-in-drug-smuggling-plea-deal Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:17:15 +0100 The family of Bella May Culley, 19, paid more than €157,000 in a plea deal that could result in a two-year prison sentence in the former Soviet republic. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/27/protesters-in-tblisi-call-for-fair-elections-and-european-future http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/27/protesters-in-tblisi-call-for-fair-elections-and-european-future Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:24:43 +0100 A march titled “Until the End, Until Victory” was held in Tbilisi on 26 October, beginning in Republic Square and moving toward the Parliament. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/22/imprisoned-journalists-from-belarus-and-georgia-win-eus-sakharov-prize-for-2025 http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/22/imprisoned-journalists-from-belarus-and-georgia-win-eus-sakharov-prize-for-2025 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:38:54 +0200 The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/06/georgias-prime-minister-accuses-opposition-of-attempting-to-topple-him-and-vows-further-cr http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/06/georgias-prime-minister-accuses-opposition-of-attempting-to-topple-him-and-vows-further-cr Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:40:03 +0200 Kobakhidze says he’s prepared to engage in dialogue and establish relations with everyone, including the EU, and move on from mass violent protests which have gripped the country for close to a year. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/05/heavy-police-presence-in-georgia-after-protesters-attempt-to-storm-presidential-palace http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/05/heavy-police-presence-in-georgia-after-protesters-attempt-to-storm-presidential-palace Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:13:46 +0200 Tens of thousands rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Saturday to protest the policies of the ruling Georgian Dream party. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/03/georgia-heads-to-municipal-elections-amid-partial-opposition-boycott http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/03/georgia-heads-to-municipal-elections-amid-partial-opposition-boycott Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:28:27 +0200 Georgia is set to hold local elections on Saturday amid a boycott by eight opposition parties. Others are participating, highlighting divisions within the opposition. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/01/georgian-pm-kobakhidze-says-eu-membership-path-remains-steady-and-irreversible http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/01/georgian-pm-kobakhidze-says-eu-membership-path-remains-steady-and-irreversible Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:41:49 +0200 PM Kobakhidze insists that Georgia's goal of EU membership by 2030 is realistic, despite past paused talks and strained relations. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/01/georgias-path-toward-eu-membership-remains-steady-and-irreversible http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/01/georgias-path-toward-eu-membership-remains-steady-and-irreversible Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:36:46 +0200 Georgia’s path is European, peaceful, and principled. We are doing our part. We remain steadfast in reform, committed to our obligations, and focused on delivering results, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze writes in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/09/clashes-in-tbilisi-as-ruling-party-supporters-target-opposition-rally http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/09/clashes-in-tbilisi-as-ruling-party-supporters-target-opposition-rally Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:05:58 +0200 Several people were injured in Tbilisi on Monday after supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party attacked opposition activists outside the election headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/25/georgia-hosts-nato-military-exercises-despite-perceived-pivot-towards-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/25/georgia-hosts-nato-military-exercises-despite-perceived-pivot-towards-russia Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:14:23 +0200 The war games involve more than 2,000 troops from 10 countries, such as Germany, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Moldova. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/12/european-foreign-ministers-express-deep-concern-over-deteriorating-situation-in-georgia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/12/european-foreign-ministers-express-deep-concern-over-deteriorating-situation-in-georgia Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:24:32 +0200 A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig'as accession process. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/10/georgia-faces-european-parliaments-criticism-over-rule-of-law-and-russian-influence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/10/georgia-faces-european-parliaments-criticism-over-rule-of-law-and-russian-influence Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:18:50 +0200 With 490 votes in favour and 147 against, MEPs adopted a report which “deplores the backsliding of the rule of law as well as the growing Russian influence on the ruling party, Georgian Dream." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/24/georgia-jails-opposition-figures-as-ruling-party-denies-arrests-are-politically-motivated http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/24/georgia-jails-opposition-figures-as-ruling-party-denies-arrests-are-politically-motivated Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:42:15 +0200 Anti-government protests continue daily in central Tbilisi with demonstrators accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of being pro-Russia and derailing the country’s efforts to join the EU. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/30/georgia-arrests-second-opposition-figure-in-days-as-ruling-party-faces-more-protests http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/30/georgia-arrests-second-opposition-figure-in-days-as-ruling-party-faces-more-protests Fri, 30 May 2025 22:58:28 +0200 Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/22/georgias-eu-accession-is-moving-in-a-very-active-way-first-deputy-prime-minister-tells-eur http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/22/georgias-eu-accession-is-moving-in-a-very-active-way-first-deputy-prime-minister-tells-eur Thu, 22 May 2025 22:41:37 +0200 Since last year, Georgia’s European Union accession process has completely stalled. However, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili has told Euronews that the government still aims to join the bloc by 2030. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/16/georgias-kobakhidze-engages-with-european-leaders-at-tirana-summit-signalling-thaw-in-eu-r http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/16/georgias-kobakhidze-engages-with-european-leaders-at-tirana-summit-signalling-thaw-in-eu-r Fri, 16 May 2025 22:31:13 +0200 Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/20/golden-mosaics-and-giant-frescoes-4-art-filled-churches-to-visit-in-europe-this-year http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/20/golden-mosaics-and-giant-frescoes-4-art-filled-churches-to-visit-in-europe-this-year Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:00:04 +0200 With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/01/mass-protests-in-tbilisi-demand-new-elections-and-release-of-prisoners http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/01/mass-protests-in-tbilisi-demand-new-elections-and-release-of-prisoners Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:15:57 +0200 Opposition groups and civil society organisations staged a protest rally in front of the Georgian Parliament building on March 31, symbolically choosing Georgia’s Independence Restoration Day. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/23/heavyweights-shine-on-final-day-of-tbilisi-grand-slam http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/23/heavyweights-shine-on-final-day-of-tbilisi-grand-slam Sun, 23 Mar 2025 22:06:30 +0100 The final day in Tbilisi saw thrilling battles from judo’s heavyweights. Bozorov, Lobnik, and Savytskiy claimed their first Grand Slam golds, while Dicko and Tasoev dominated their categories. Georgia’s Tushishvili fell short, but the home team secured multiple medals in a spectacular finale. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/22/georgian-stars-shine-on-day-2-of-tbilisi-grand-slam http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/22/georgian-stars-shine-on-day-2-of-tbilisi-grand-slam Sat, 22 Mar 2025 21:04:38 +0100 The second day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo action. Lasha Shavdatuashvili electrified the home crowd with gold at -73kg, while Canada’s Beauchemin-Pinard, Hungary’s Ozbas, and Turkey’s Albayrak also claimed titles. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/21/judo-grand-slam-drama-glory-georgian-gold-in-tbilisi http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/21/judo-grand-slam-drama-glory-georgian-gold-in-tbilisi Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:35:33 +0100 The 2025 Tbilisi Grand Slam kicked off with electrifying judo action. Mongolia’s Ganbaatar Narantsetseg, France’s Luka Mkheidze, and Amandine Buchard shone, but the night belonged to Georgia’s Eteri Liparteliani, who staged a thrilling comeback to secure the host nation’s first gold. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/17/georgia-ex-president-mikheil-saakashvilis-total-prison-time-extends-to-over-12-years-in-ne http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/17/georgia-ex-president-mikheil-saakashvilis-total-prison-time-extends-to-over-12-years-in-ne Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:11:12 +0100 Saakashvili was found guilty of illegal border crossing and given a second prison sentence of four and a half years on Monday, in addition to his existing sentence on charges of abuse of power and embezzlement. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/08/georgian-prime-minister-irakli-kobakhidze-hopes-trumps-us-will-restore-relations http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/08/georgian-prime-minister-irakli-kobakhidze-hopes-trumps-us-will-restore-relations Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:00:03 +0100 Irakli Kobakhidze is optimistic that a strategic partnership with the US and Georgia suspended under the Biden regime can be restored under the presidency of Donald Trump, the Georgian Prime Minister has told Euronews’ in an exclusive interview. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/07/portugal-georgia-hungary-here-are-the-countries-expected-to-draw-digital-nomads-in-2025 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/07/portugal-georgia-hungary-here-are-the-countries-expected-to-draw-digital-nomads-in-2025 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:00:27 +0100 Some European cities like Lisbon consistently make it to the top of digital nomad rankings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/06/brussels-needs-to-be-more-flexible-in-eu-membership-talks-georgias-pm-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/06/brussels-needs-to-be-more-flexible-in-eu-membership-talks-georgias-pm-tells-euronews Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:43:32 +0100 Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Euronews, in an exclusive interview, that Brussels needs to be more flexible in EU membership talks. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/29/fears-grow-for-detained-georgian-journalist-mzia-amaglobeli-after-two-weeks-of-hunger-stri http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/29/fears-grow-for-detained-georgian-journalist-mzia-amaglobeli-after-two-weeks-of-hunger-stri Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:29:59 +0100 Mzia Amaglobeli has been charged with assaulting a police officer, but her family and supporters say she is being punished for her journalism. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/28/georgias-fm-says-eu-decision-to-suspend-visa-free-travel-is-politically-wrong http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/28/georgias-fm-says-eu-decision-to-suspend-visa-free-travel-is-politically-wrong Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:45:15 +0100 The European Commission had proposed to suspend the visa-free travel regime for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protesters, who took to the streets for weeks to denounce the ruling party's gradual pivot away from Europe and towards Russia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/16/workers-participating-in-opposition-called-general-strike-assaulted-on-the-streets-of-tbil http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/16/workers-participating-in-opposition-called-general-strike-assaulted-on-the-streets-of-tbil Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:55:06 +0100 Workers participating in a three-hour general strike called by opponents of the Georgian government were attacked in the street, reportedly by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party. http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/13/georgian-journalist-mzia-amaglobeli-officially-charged-after-arrests-amid-ongoing-protests http://www.euronews.com/2025/01/13/georgian-journalist-mzia-amaglobeli-officially-charged-after-arrests-amid-ongoing-protests Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:48:22 +0100 A prominent Georgian journalist was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer. However, she alleges mistreatment by the police and claims officers handled her roughly - leading to an interaction with the police chief. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/01/tens-of-thousands-take-to-the-streets-of-tbilisi-in-anti-government-protests-on-new-years- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/01/tens-of-thousands-take-to-the-streets-of-tbilisi-in-anti-government-protests-on-new-years- Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:30:18 +0100 Tens of thousands of pro-Europe protesters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament building in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday for the 34th consecutive day. Anti-government protests erupted after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced a suspension in the country’s EU-bid a month ago. http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/29/georgias-president-agrees-to-vacate-residence-but-not-her-office http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/29/georgias-president-agrees-to-vacate-residence-but-not-her-office Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:37:08 +0100 Salome Zourabichvili said on Sunday that she will vacate her official residence in Tbilisi, but declared she was still the legitimate president. http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/28/georgias-president-salome-zourabichvili-defiantly-joins-protesters http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/28/georgias-president-salome-zourabichvili-defiantly-joins-protesters Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:23:39 +0100 The president says she won't step down on Monday, when the newly elected president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is due to take over. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/26/protest-in-georgia-near-their-one-month-mark-as-citizens-demand-significant-changes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/26/protest-in-georgia-near-their-one-month-mark-as-citizens-demand-significant-changes Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:01:21 +0100 On Wednesday, a large group of Armenians, Azerbaijanis and other national minorities living in Georgia joined the protests in what was called the "Unity March". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/24/ive-worked-remotely-all-over-the-world-tbilisi-in-georgia-is-the-most-welcoming-place-ive- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/24/ive-worked-remotely-all-over-the-world-tbilisi-in-georgia-is-the-most-welcoming-place-ive- Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:03:53 +0100 Can Tbilisi stay a haven for digital nomads amid rising costs and political tensions?