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ibis Styles Old Tbilisi – a new creative landmark in the city
Hotel Designs
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July 3, 2025
The ibis Styles brand, part of the Accor portfolio, is built on a philosophy of approachable design, vibrant individuality, and a welcoming atmosphere. Each of its hotels reflects a distinct identity, with a focus on aesthetics, emotional...
‘There were alligators and hippos running wild on the streets of Tbilisi’ – Billy Holland recalls eventful 2015 visit to Georgia
Irish Independent
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Emerging Ireland’s 2015 Tbilisi Cup opening win over Italy is unlikely to ring a bell with most people. Unless, of course, you were part of the squad – in which case the facile 25-0 victory provided the precursor to an unforgettable night on what...
Opera Crown Tbilisi International Voice Competition Announces Schedule & Jury
Opera Wire
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July 2, 2025
The Opera Crown Tbilisi International Voice Competition is set to take place from Nov. 3 – 8, 2025. The competition, which is in the midst of accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2025, will require contestants to sing two arias with piano for...
City ‘sweeps out’ encampment on Georgia Street
The Vallejo Times Herald - California
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July 2, 2025
A fenced-off area bordering Georgia Street, once compounded with dozens of tents and boxes of memorabilia, is now–for the most part–clear. The large empty lot near the tail end of Georgia Street and the Vallejo Ferry Building has been home to...
Zurabishvili: Georgia has rare number of political prisoners — A sign of our strength
Georgia Today
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June 27, 2025
Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zurabishvili, has announced she will join the protest rally scheduled for Sunday, June 29. She called on all sectors of society — party members, activists, parents, NGOs, and those who don’t protest daily — to...
Indo Sport podcast: The Rugby Show | Lions overcome sticky start in Brisbane | Ireland's Tbilisi Test
Irish Independent
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Joe and Ruaidhri discuss all the talking points from the Lions' 52-12 win over the Reds, with Jack Conan among the Irish who impressed. Cian then dials in from Tbilisi to give the lowdown on the Georgian challenge that Paul O'Connell's Irish side...
Historic Tbilisi Telegraph Reopens as Luxury Hotel
Caucasus Business Week
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In 1980, the historic building of Tbilisi’s Central Post and Telegraph Office opened on what is now Republic Square — the city’s first independent communication center that connected Georgia with the world. The Telegraph became a symbol of...
Azerbaijani, Georgian Military Police Officers Meet In Tbilisi (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. A delegation led by the Chief of the Military Police Department of the Main Department of Internal Security and Investigations of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, Major General Elgun...
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the list of measures for the development of North Ossetia
AK&M
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AK&M 02 July 2025 14:48 The Russian government has included new projects in the list of measures for the socio-economic development of North Ossetia. The implementation period has been extended until 2028. The corresponding order was signed by...
The presentation of the "Ambassadori Island Batumi" project was held in a discussion format at the "Economic Forum"
Inter Press News
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During a panel discussion at the Economic Forum, the CEO of Ambassadori Island Batumi, Gocha Kamkia, highlighted the strategic significance and exceptional investment potential of the Ambassadori Island project. The "Economic Forum," organized by...
Georgia residents recount ball of fire that fell from the sky across several states
WDSI - Tennessee
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MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — A big ball of fire falling through the sky is what many people say they saw early Thursday afternoon. The fireball was reported to have been seen across Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina around 12:30 PM. Dash-cam footage...
TBILISI CITY HALL TO REHABILITATE “ORTACHALHES” ARCH BRIDGE
Sarke
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Daily News: Economics June 25, 2025 Tbilisi City Hall will carry out rehabilitation of the arch bridge of OrtachalHES. Works will begin on June 28 and last for 4 months The project envisages dismantle of the bridge’s roadway, construction of new...
Azerbaijani-Georgian military police officers met in Tbilisi
APA
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A delegation led by Major General Elgun Aliyev, Head of the Military Police Department of the Internal Security and Investigation Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited Georgia, APA reports, citing the...
Murder occurs in Tbilisi
Inter Press News
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A murder has occurred in Isani. According to reports, as a result of a conflict, a man killed his neighbor. The alleged perpetrator also has physical injuries. He has been taken to the clinic and will be arrested after his recovery. As...
GEORGIAN MINISTRY OF ECONOMY TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL BY “TAV AIRPORTS” FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF TBILISI AIRPORT
Sarke
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Daily News: Business July 1, 2025 TAV Airports (owner of Tbilisi and Batumi airports’ operator TAV Georgia, part of the French ADP group) is considering investing $150 million in the further development of Tbilisi International Airport, which will...
NKU celebrates first graduates of international cybersecurity partnership with SANGU in Tbilisi, Georgia
Northern Kentucky Tribune
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July 2, 2025
Northern Kentucky University and St. Andrews Georgian University (SANGU) honored the first cohort of students to graduate from an international partnership program. Forty-five students graduated with master’s degrees in cybersecurity from NKU...
School events this July in Coastal Georgia
Coastal GA News - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
Eric Cabrera, Principal of Altama Elementary School | City of Brunswick website Eric Cabrera, Principal of Altama Elementary School | City of Brunswick website The following events are scheduled to take place in Coastal Georgia this month. Week 1...
Georgia public universities back new multi-state accreditation model
Tifton Gazette - Georgia
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June 26, 2025
Published 1:44 pm Thursday, June 26, 2025 By Ty Tagami, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia has joined five other public systems in the South to establish a new accreditation model for their institutions and for...
School events this July in West Central Georgia
WC Georgia News
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July 1, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in West Central Georgia this month. Week 1 - July 1 - 5 Wednesday, July 2: Event: New Teacher Meeting Hardaway High School 8-8:30 am Event: Crochet Club Hardaway High School 4 pm Event: Hardaway...
Britain is unhappy with Tbilisi: Georgian representative summoned to the Foreign Ministry
1in.am
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July 1, 2025
The Georgian chargé d’affaires has been summoned to the UK Foreign Office, which has expressed its protest over official Tbilisi policy. During a meeting with the Georgian chargé d’affaires, c The Georgian chargé d’affaires has been summoned to...