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Heavyweights Shine on Final Day of Tbilisi Grand Slam

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.

Sport

Georgian Stars Shine on Day 2 of Tbilisi Grand Slam

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.

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: Drama, Glory & Georgian Gold in Tbilisi

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.

Europe News

Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili handed second prison sentence

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.

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The Europe Conversation

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hopes Trump’s US will restore relations

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.

Destinations

From Tenerife to Tbilisi: 2025’s hottest digital nomad destinations

Some European cities like Lisbon consistently make it to the top of digital nomad rankings.

Eurasia Talks

Georgia’s EU membership by 2030 is achievable, PM Kobakhidze says

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told Euronews, in an exclusive interview, that Brussels needs to be more flexible in EU membership talks.

Europe News

Fears grow for Georgian journalist after two weeks of hunger strike

Mzia Amaglobeli has been charged with assaulting a police officer, but her family and supporters say she is being punished for her journalism.

Europe News

Georgia reacts angrily to EU suspension of visa-free travel

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.

Europe News

Workers participating in nationwide strike assaulted in Tbilisi

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.

Georgia

Georgian journalist charged with assault amid ongoing protests

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.

Europe News

Tens of Thousands protest in Tbilisi for a 34th consecutive day

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.

Georgia

Georgia's president agrees to vacate residence - but not her office

Salome Zourabichvili said on Sunday that she will vacate her official residence in Tbilisi, but declared she was still the legitimate president.

Georgia

Georgia's President Salomé Zourabichvili defiantly joins protesters

The president says she won't step down on Monday, when the newly elected president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is due to take over.

Europe News

Protests in Georgia near one-month mark as citizens demand changes

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".

Destinations

Why Tbilisi is the most welcoming place I’ve ever lived as a nomad

Can Tbilisi stay a haven for digital nomads amid rising costs and political tensions?

Europe News

Brussels moves to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats

The Commission's proposal will only apply to Georgian holders of diplomatic and service passports, exempting the general population.

Europe News

Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council

Today, EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Europe News

Georgian outgoing president calls for immediate EU support

In an interview with Euronews, Salomé Zourabichvili asked EU countries to avoid 'business as usual' with the Georgian government, as 'Russia is experimenting a new form of invasion' in the country.

Europe in Motion

These EU members could pay the highest price in case of EU enlargement

A Bruegel study quantified the budget cuts some EU countries could face if the bloc admitted all nine candidate states, with an overall net cost of around €26 billion a year for current members.