Jaba Shavishvili
In a historic achievement, NASA successfully transmitted a digital copy of the painting ‘Roman Spring’ by Georgian artist Bruno Vepkhvadze to the Moon for the first time in world history. The groundbreaking event took place on Thursday, as the Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander, named Odysseus, lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from
In a captivating exhibition of skill and determination, Georgia’s national rugby team, the Lelos, secured a resounding victory over the Netherlands in the Rugby Europe Championship with a final score of 31-3. The match, held in Tbilisi on Saturday, marked the triumphant debut of their new British coach, Richard Cockerill. Coach Cockerill’s Impact Richard Cockerill,
In a significant move to strengthen its commercial operations, Silk Hospitality proudly welcomes Kent Cooper as the new Chief Commercial Officer. With over 30 years in the hospitality and entertainment sector, Kent Cooper brings a diverse wealth of expertise to his new role at Silk Hospitality in Georgia. Kent Cooper’s journey in the hospitality sector
Over the weekend, Georgia’s vibrant capital, Tbilisi, played host to an exciting inaugural event—the Tbilisi VR Days. This groundbreaking occasion, spanning from Friday to Sunday, was a collaboration between the French Embassy in Georgia, the Center of Contemporary Art in Tbilisi, and Film XR, a media production company. The event showcased a captivating array of
The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art in Ghent, Belgium proudly presents the inaugural solo exhibition of Karlo Kacharava, an eminent cultural figure from Georgia whose influence reverberated throughout the late 20th century. This exhibition marks a significant highlight within the framework of the Europalia-Georgia cultural initiative. Europalia, a biennial celebration, meticulously crafts a rich tapestry
In a thrilling match at Tbilisi’s Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, the Georgian women’s national football team triumphed over Luxembourg with a 4-2 victory during the UEFA Women’s Nations League’s fifth round. Despite a first-half lead by the visiting Luxembourg team, the Georgian squad rallied magnificently in the second half, netting four impressive goals. Teona Bakradze, Khatia
Sandro Bazadze, the Georgian fencing maestro, emerged as the undeniable titan of sabre fencing throughout the 2022-2023 season, clinching the prestigious title of the world’s premier sabre fencer, an esteemed accolade bestowed by the International Fencing Federation. A trailblazer in his own right, Bazadze etched his name in history as the first Georgian fencer to
The official opening ceremony of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in Nice. Contest participants gathered on the red carpet, including Anastasia Vasily, Nikoloz Karati, and Oto Bazerashvili, representing Georgia. The contest song is “Over The Sky,” written by Georgian representatives for the Eurovision scene, Betkho and Mebo Nucubidze. The shooting of the video
Nominated for the esteemed 2024 Grammy Awards in the Best Latin Jazz album category is the remarkable fusion of talents: the acclaimed Brazilian pianist, singer, and songwriter, Ivan Lins, in collaboration with the Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the maestro Vakhtang Kakhidze. Their stunning creation, “My Heart Speaks,” was born from an inspired
The Georgian national trampoline team made history by clinching a bronze medal, marking their inaugural podium appearance at the prestigious World Trampoline Championships held in Birmingham, UK. According to the United Georgian Gymnastics Federation, this remarkable achievement was announced on a Monday. The women’s squad, comprising talented athletes Luba Golovina, Anano Apakidze, Mariam Ragimov, and
