AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBatumi Security: Two Turkish citizens wanted on Interpol Red Notices were arrested in Batumi; extradition procedures are underway. Middle Corridor Spotlight (Batumi): Armenia’s David Khudatyan will attend the international maritime forum in Batumi on Sept. 7-8, with the Middle Corridor project on the agenda and up to 400 delegates expected. Abkhaz Blogger Case (Tbilisi): Police detained two people over drugs allegedly used by Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava before his death; investigators say marijuana and methadone were seized, and the defense is pushing for another forensic examination. Deportation Anxiety (Georgia): Russian citizen Denis Kulanin, pardoned by President Kavelashvili, ended a dry hunger strike after learning details about his passport and deportation options. Energy Update (Georgia): Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery has stopped processing Russian crude and switched to Kazakhstan and Libyan supplies. Tourism (Adjara/Batumi): Batumi Botanical Garden reports a 10% visitor increase and plans to upgrade infrastructure, including digital services and a new tourist route. Sports & Culture: Nino Kharatishvili received the Winfried Prize 2026; and Batumi’s maritime and tourism momentum continues alongside major regional attention.
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