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Friday, July 31, 2026, #140 (6196)

Zourabichvili Criticizes New 'Values' Group, Warns Against Escalating Tensions

Georgia's fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, has criticized a newly formed group seeking to draft legislation protecting "traditional values" and national identity, saying its creation represents a "great insult" to the Georgian police and shows a lack of trust in state institutions. (more)

ADB Approves $250 Million Loan for Tbilisi Bypass Road Project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million loan to finance the construction of a key section of Georgia's Tbilisi bypass road, aimed at reducing congestion in the capital and improving the country's role as a regional transport hub. (more)

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"Nauru Withdraws Recognition of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Regions" (more)

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Opinion & Analysis

Georgia's Strategic Reorientation Since 2022

Since 2022-particularly following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine-a dramatic transformation has taken place in Georgia's foreign policy and strategic partnership priorities. (more)
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