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PM Modi Hails 'Proud Moment' As Goa Is Named Host For FIDE World Cup 2025
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of Goa as the host city for the FIDE World Cup 2025, describing it as a proud moment for Indian chess and a testament to the sport's growing...
Medvedev calls heads of Abkhazia, South Ossetia to mark 17th anniversary of independence
TASS
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August 26, 2025
MOSCOW, August 26. /TASS/. Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev called Abkhazian President Badra Gunba and head of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev to congratulate them on the 17th anniversary of the republics’ independence, Medvedev’s...
Russia’s recognition of South Ossetia saved country from genocide — president Gagloev
TASS
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August 26, 2025
TSKHINVALI, August 26. /TASS/. By recognizing South Ossetia on August 26, 2008, Russia saved the civilian population from genocide and ethnic cleansing, as well as defended international law, head of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev stated while...
Georgia Man Ends Up In Jail After Repeatedly Greeting DoorDash Drivers Naked
OutKick - Tennessee
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August 26, 2025
Police arrested a Georgia man accused of greeting food delivery drivers without any clothes. PublishedAugust 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT•UpdatedAugust 26, 2025 12:49 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link A Georgia man thought it was a good idea to...
Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky and Batumi ports agree to launch new ferry route
Interfax Ukraine
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August 26, 2025
The state enterprise Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky Sea Port has signed a memorandum with Batumi International Container Terminals LLC (BICT), which operates and manages container, ferry and general terminals in the port of Batumi (Georgia), head of the...
"Girchi" has nominated Iago Khvichia as a candidate for Tbilisi Mayor
Inter Press News
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The “Girchi” party has nominated Iago Khvichia as its candidate for Tbilisi Mayor. The candidacy was announced by Herman Sabo, who stated that the decision was made based on the results of a primary election. On the same day, the candidates for...
Sanctioned Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir visits Tbilisi
Open Caucasus Media
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August 26, 2025
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Salome Zurabishvili: Political justice is rushing to deliver a hasty verdict against prisoners of conscience – Russian-style “justice”
Inter Press News
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Political justice is rushing to issue hasty verdicts for prisoners of conscience in a series of parallel court proceedings, wrote Georgia’s fifth President, Salome Zurabishvili, on the social platform X. According to her, judges have been publicly...
Türkiye’s AJet airline to begin flights from Ankara to Tbilisi
Sabah
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August 26, 2025
Türkiye’s low-cost airline AJet, a subsidiary of flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY), will launch flights to Georgia's capital of Tbilisi from Ankara on Oct. 1, the chairperson of the board of Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Bolat, said on Tuesday. The...
Turkish Airlines Subsidiary AJet to Launch Flights From Ankara to Tbilisi
FTN News
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August 26, 2025
Turkey’s low-cost carrier AJet, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will launch direct flights from Ankara to Tbilisi on October 1, expanding the capital’s international connectivity. The airline will operate four weekly flights on the route, with...
Dry and cooler weather for Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry
WJCL TV - Georgia
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August 26, 2025
Dry and cooler weather for Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry Sunshine and warm weather today but cooler weather on the way MYERS HERE WITH YOUR CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST TODAY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 90. NORTHWEST WIND AROUND 6 MPH. TUESDAY...
Salome Zurabishvili was allowed to attend the court hearing of the 11 individuals detained during the protest
Inter Press News
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Georgia’s fifth President, Salome Zurabishvili, was allowed to attend the court hearing of 11 individuals detained during a protest. As lawyer Eka Beselia explained in the courtroom, Salome Zurabishvili’s identification document was brought to...
Key Things to Know When Buying an Apartment – Special Offer from Tbilisi Acres Until September 20
Inter Press News
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Summer is the best time to make an important decision such as buying an apartment, as companies begin preparing for the new season during this period and usually offer the most favorable conditions. If you are planning to buy a new apartment,...
Jacksonville-area pilot and dog killed in Georgia plane crash
WJAX - Florida
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August 25, 2025
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. — A Jacksonville-area man was killed Saturday evening in a small plane crash in central Georgia, according to Baldwin County’s Deputy Coroner. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said over the weekend that it was...
Ajet to launch Ankara–Tbilisi flights
Georgia Today
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August 25, 2025
Georgia’s aviation sector continues to expand, with low-cost airline Ajet set to begin regular Ankara–Tbilisi–Ankara flights at the end of September. The service will operate four times a week, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, after...
Thompson beats Tuscaloosa Academy, Georgia’s Elite Scholars Academy at Juanita Boddie
The Shelby County Reporter - Alabama
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August 25, 2025
Published 4:55 pm Monday, August 25, 2025 1 of 28 Thompson started the Juanita Boddie strong with wins over Tuscaloosa Academy and Georgia’s Elite Scholars Academy before falling in a tight Silver Bracket matchup to Seckinger. (For the...
Birds Georgia Announces 2025 Fall Flyway Festival: A Celebration of Birds, Native Plants, and Community
Saporta Report
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August 25, 2025
Each September, millions of migratory birds pass through Georgia on their journey south, relying on our state’s native plants for food, shelter, and rest. To highlight this important connection, Birds Georgia will host its annual Fall Flyway...
Video: Analysis as Colorado Buffs football preps for Georgia Tech
The Longmont Times Call - Colorado
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August 25, 2025
BuffZone’s Brian Howell joins Adam Munsterteiger of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football as it prepares for Friday’s opener against Georgia Tech. Originally Published: August 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM MDT
Key Economic Developments in Georgia (18-24 August 2025)
Business Media Gerogia
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August 25, 2025
BMG offers you an overview of the key economic developments in Georgia during the past week (August 18–24). Unemployment in Georgia increased in Q2 2025 In Q2 2025, the number of self-employed persons in Georgia decreased by 29,300, according to...
From Moscow to Tel Aviv to Tbilisi, Daniil Goldman Built a Global Cult Around Jewish Bars. Now, He’s Eyeing New York.
Grit Daily News
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August 25, 2025
Daniil Goldman is not just a restaurateur, he’s a genre. Known for turning Jewish identity into high-concept nightlife experiences, he’s opened bars across three countries, from the mystic underground of Mitzva in Moscow, to the rebellious...