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Meet the futuristic farmer growing vegetables vertically in Georgia

In partnership with Media City

“Vertical farming can help us grow more vegetables with less space, less water, and zero pesticides,” says Tusya Garibashvili, who co-founded of Space Farms.

Georgia

Euroviews. Georgia has stumbled on its EU path. We need to do something about it

View: Opposition MP Khatia Dekanoidze argues that rampant, unchecked corruption and an overreliance on the Kremlin will continue to be an obstacle to Georgia's EU membership until something is done about it.

Georgia

Protesters demand release of Georgia's ex-president Saakashvili

Protesters from the #SaveMisha movement demand the release of Georgia's ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili on Wednesday due to his 'worsening' health.

Georgia

Georgia's ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili 'suffering from poisoning'

The country's main opposition party has called for its former leader to be treated abroad.

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Culture news

Film of the Week: 'What Do We See When We Look At The Sky?'

Aleksandre Koberidze’s Georgian-German co-production is a stunning modern fairytale that explores the magic of chance encounters, the celebration of the extraordinary that we so often dismiss as the humdrum of day-to-day life… and the (non-Qatari) World Cup.

Romania

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Moldova impacted by war

On the second day of its summit in Romania, NATO is focusing on countries impacted by Russia’s war in Ukraine - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Moldova.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six top developments you need to know this weekend

From 'indefinite' blackouts to Tehran admitting to having provided Russia with drones, these are the latest developments in the Ukraine war.

Georgia

Inflation in Georgia soars as some locals struggle to make ends meet

Experts claim the arrival of Russian migrants has fuelled the cost of living crisis, with food prices leaping nearly 18%.

Sport

Judo World Championships day: Georgia on top and gold for Japan

Day 4 of the World Judo Championships was a thriller and in the fight of the tournament, Georgian,Tato Grigalashvili, won the World Title, beating reigning champion Matthias Casse in a thrilling re-match of last year's final. Japan's Horikawa Megumi was also spectacular claiming her gold medal.

Georgia

Climate change wreaks havoc with Georgia’s emerging wine market

Winemakers in many of the country's microclimate zones fear this summer's drought and scorching temperatures will affect output after export volumes soared last year.

Focus

Batumi: one of Europe's new tourist hot-spots

In partnership with Visit Batumi

Batumi, the capital of the Georgian autonomous republic of Ajara, is a city that has become an award-winning tourist destination in recent years and is emerging as one of Europe's leading holiday resorts.

Russia

Russians fleeing to Georgia nearly double amid Putin's reservist order

Satellite images have shown huge queues at the Russia-Georgia border

Georgia

'I will go anywhere but Russia': Fleeing Russians arrive in Georgia

The arrival of Russians into Georgia has intensified since Vladimir Putin called up reservists to serve in Ukraine.

Georgia

Gunman holds 12 people hostage at bank in Georgia

He had demanded around €2 million, a helicopter to leave the country and a Russian flag, Georgian media report.

Georgia

Georgia's lack of clean domestic water due to decaying infrastrucre

Georgians are facing a lack of clean domestic water due to decaying infrastructure

Georgia

Russian culture in Georgia: Residents angry about presence of music in capital

Some residents in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, are angry that they still hear Russian music throughout its streets.

Georgia

Tens of thousands hold pro-EU, anti-government protests in Georgia

Protesters blame the ruling Georgian Dream party for the country's failure to be granted European Union candidate status earlier in June.

Georgia

ICC demands three to be arrested for war crimes in 2008 Georgia war

The suspects are all accused of committing war crimes in the Russian-backed self-declared republic of South Ossetia.

Europe Decoded

Why was Georgia not granted EU candidate status?

EU leaders simply recognised Georgia's "European perspective" and asked for further reforms to ensure political stability.

Travel News

Georgia's new hanging bridge is not for the faint-hearted

At the central multi-level bar that hangs some 280 metres above the Dashbashi canyon, you can have a drink and enjoy the view, or ride across on a bicycle attached to a zip line.

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