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Monday, December 15, 2025, #233 (6044)

Georgian Wheat Traditions Added to UNESCO Heritage List, Kobakhidze Calls It a Historic Moment

Georgia's centuries-old relationship with wheat received global recognition as UNESCO added Georgian wheat culture, traditions, and rituals to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a decision Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze described as deeply meaningful for the country's identity and future. (more)

TI Georgia Raises Concerns Over Political Donations and State Contracts in Georgia

Transparency International has reported that political parties in Georgia received a combined 6.9 million GEL in donations in September 2025, with the ruling Georgian Dream party accounting for the majority of that sum, a level of concentration the organization says raises serious questions about political influence and corruption risks. (more)

The News in Brief

"U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen Accuses Georgian Government of Silencing Dissent and Undermining Democracy" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

There Was Never a Completed Transatlantic Project

Almost every week, someone in Brussels or Washington calls for a "new transatlantic project." (more)
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