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Turkish construction starts on Baku–Tbilisi–Kars

Three presidents gathered for a ceremonial start to construction in Kars yesterday

Workers laid foundations for the Turkish section of the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway yesterday at a ceremonial start to construction. (more)

Central bank has gold coins waiting for Georgian Olympic champions

The National Bank of Georgia presented freshly-minted silver and gold Olympic commemorative coins yesterday, the first time the central bank has dedicated a project to the Olympics, according to acting bank president Davit Amaghlobeli. (more)

Tbilisi McDonald’s says test that found contaminated food not credible

McDonald’s management say privately-commissioned testing which found contaminated food at a Tbilisi outlet last month was done improperly.(more)

Russia’s tactics bring the region closer to violence

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SOCAR expands Georgia operations

SOCAR Energy Georgia, the daughter company of Azerbaijani state oil company SOCAR, is planning to open four more gas stations in Georgia by August. (more)

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“Pre-election promises to be fulfilled” (more)