During a municipal meeting, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that the capital city will install 200 additional electric vehicle chargers. The auction for the project has been completed, and winning companies were already selected, he claimed. Contractors will install smart chargers at their own expense within eight months of signing the contract, while also ensuring
The National Tourism Administration of Georgia on Saturday said it had showcased the country’s tourism potential at one of the world’s largest exhibitions, the New York Travel and Adventure Show. At the exhibition, the Administration promoted Georgia’s tourist products at its stand along with the regional Adjara Tourism Department, the Destination Management Organisation of the
Aleksandre Topuria, the Georgian and Spanish professional mixed martial artist, on Saturday, after being away from the arena for almost two years, made his UFC debut and defeated Australian Colby Thicknesse in the bantamweight division at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Topuria, who had taken a hiatus from the sport to focus on coaching
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation appointed the Georgian basketball player Zaza Pachulia as a Special Ambassador for Sports Tourism, along with American basketball legend Stephen Curry, the organisation said on Wednesday. Zurab Pololikashvili, the UN Tourism Secretary-General, who presented the greatest athletes at the Golden State Warriors arena in San Francisco, said “It’s a
The foreign income of Georgia’s IT sector declined significantly in the first nine months of 2024, according to statistics published by the National Bank of Georgia. From January to September, the sector generated $475 million in foreign income, representing a 22% decrease—or $133 million—compared to the same period last year. In 2023, the IT sector
Katalysta, an international IT academy operating under the Telerik Academy brand since 2009 in Bulgaria, enters the Georgian market in collaboration with Spinom Digital, a leading local IT sector company. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for qualified IT professionals amid rapid technological sector development in Georgia. Due to the swift adaptation of
Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, a player of Valencia and the Georgian National Football Team, ranked third in the Federation of Football History and Statistics as a male goalkeeper. Mamardashvili, securing 55 points, was acknowledged alongside such prominent players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Unai Simon, and Emiliano Martinez, the winner of the title. Mamardashvili’s outstanding performances during
Tbilisi, Georgia – Silk Hospitality is proud to announce that its properties have been recognized with the highly esteemed Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, a reflection of their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to excellence. The Traveller Review Awards are globally recognized honors presented by the renowned travel platform Booking.com to properties that receive outstanding reviews
Georgian top model Mathilda Gvarliani continues to pile up achievements in the fashion industry. Earlier today, she walked for Chanel’s 2025 Spring/Summer Haute Couture show in Paris. Just yesterday and the day before, she appeared at Sacai’s 2025 Fall/Winter show during men’s fashion week. Remarkably, this is her second runway appearance in Paris this year,
The Japanese capital city of Tokyo hosted a presentation of Georgian wine with the support of the National Wine Agency of the country and Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, the Agency said on Tuesday. The presentation featured two main segments – a wine tasting led by Ana Godabrelidze, the Tasting Commission Chair at the Agency,