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Georgia sees spike in gun sales due to the war in Ukraine

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the sale of personal arms to civilians has been steadily increasing in Georgia. Euronews Georgia reporters went to meet with civilians and lawmakers to find out why.

Georgia

Georgia accuses Ukrainian official of plotting coup

Plotters allegedly wanted to harness anger among young Georgians to violently topple the government, according to Tbilisi.

Economy

New US sanctions to plug loopholes that let Russia get Western tech

The US has announced a raft of new sanctions aimed at people and companies in countries, notably NATO member Turkey, that sell Western technology to Russia that could be used to bolster its war effort.

Georgia

'Georgia has a long way to go': Josep Borrell on EU integration

The EU's top diplomat is in Tbilisi to discuss EU integration. The Balkan State applied for candidate status in March 2022 along with Ukraine and Moldova

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Discover Ajara: Tropical forests and the best of Georgian hospitality

In partnership with Visit Batumi

UNESCO-protected forests, legendary hospitality and futuristic architecture: Georgia’s Ajara region is a gem waiting to be explored

USA

USA: Storm Idalia decends on North Carolina after lashing Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction throughout the Southeast that stretched back to its landfall as a hurricane in Florida.

USA

Trump announces arrest plans ahead of Georgia visit

Former US president, Donald Trump announces plans to turn himself into the authorities in Georgia amid claims of illegal election interference

Culture news

The Killers booed for bringing Russian fan on-stage in Georgia

The band has apologised after asking the Russian fan to play drums for a song last night.

Georgia

Georgia pays tribute to the victims of Russia's 2008 invasion

Georgia's president has called for a united front to face Russia, fifteen years after a fifth of the country's territory was seized and occupied in an invasion.

Georgia

Rescuers still looking for survivors of a deadly landslide in Georgia

Rescue operations are continuing and the government is investigating any possible violations of safety regulations in the area.

Slovenia

Extreme weather: At least 11 dead in Georgia, evacuations in Slovenia

At least 11 people died when a landslide devastated a mountain resort in north-west Georgia, while heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides in parts of Slovenia.

Georgia

Former soviet states fighting against Russian influence

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, propaganda and disinformation have been perceived as a major threat in a number of countries. Why do these materials play such a role and even become a tool of domestic politics?

Europe Decoded

The EU wants 'green' Azeri energy. Here's why it's controversial

‘Green’ Azeri energy isn’t a magic bullet for EU dependence on Russia, experts say.

Georgia

Georgian wheat farmers face fresh challenges as new harvest looms

As last year's crops dampen by the day, Georgian wheat farmers struggle to store and sell this year's harvest due to the war in Ukraine.

Georgia

Waiving visas is a 'provocative' Putin stunt, says Georgia's president

Georgia's president has dismissed Vladimir Putin's decision to waive visas for any Georgians wishing to visit Russia as a 'provocative' stunt designed to undermine her country's aim to join the EU.

Georgia

Georgian government controlled by Moscow, claim protesters

Thousands of opposition supporters gathered outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday amid growing criticism of the government for its pro-Russian authoritarian ways.

Georgia

Euroviews. Weeks after massive pro-EU protests, Georgians wonder what's next

While the government in Tbilisi ponders its next move, the conditions set by the EU for the country's candidacy status remain the civil society's top priority, Keti Khutsishvili writes.

Sport

Wagner's waza-ari brings gold on final day in Tbilisi

Germany's Anne-Maria Wagner took home gold on the final day of the 2023 Tbilisi Grand Slam. There was also high drama on the mat across the men's competition as Georgian collected all 3 available top spots on the podium.

Sport

Mongolia and Great Britain make waves amid Georgia's judo heroes

Day two of the Tbilisi Grand Slam continued the incredible momentum of the first.

Sport

Judo Grand Slam returns to the land of Champions: Georgia

Judo has returned to the land of Champions: Georgia. And as is the tradition, the Tbilisi stadium was packed with judo-crazy Georgian fans.