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Monday, June 29, 2026, #116 (6172)

U.S. Backs New Berth at Poti Port with $25 Million Loan as Construction Begins

Construction of a new berth at the New Sea Port of Poti on Georgia's Black Sea coast was formally launched on June 25, marked by a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by Georgian Dream officials and the U.S. chargé d'affaires, hours after Washington announced a second loan agreement worth USD 25 million to support the project. (more)

Georgia in Talks to Send Troops to Gaza Peacekeeping Force, Israeli Media Report

Israeli media reported this week that Georgia is engaged in advanced discussions about contributing troops to the International Stabilization Force (ISF), a U.S.-backed, UN-endorsed multinational peacekeeping body intended to provide security and oversee a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. (more)

The News in Brief

"Georgia's Interior Ministry Allegedly Using Russian FSB-Linked Face Recognition Software, Investigation Claims" (more)

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Opinion & Analysis

Georgian Dream Prime Ministers: The Rotation Pattern Under Ivanishvili

Opposition media have recently begun discussing the prospect of a prime ministerial change in Georgia drawing near, with potential candidates already being named. (more)
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