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Business Line
April 27, 2018
Tbilisi was named after its hot sulphur springs, where, legend goes, a king established the city after being impressed by the springs. Even today, the city has a spa culture with many brick-domed sulphur baths, some built in Persian style with colorful glazed facades, especially the Orbeliani Bathhouse.
Georgia Today
April 27, 2018
Last week saw another scandal in occupied Abkhazia, this time connected with the rest of Georgia. The Asian Stink Bug problem has been substituted with the Abkhazian doctors problem; those who cross the occupation line and travel to Tbilisi to attend medical trainings. As they say in Sokhumi: “whatÃâà...
Civil Georgia
April 27, 2018
As expected, both Sokhumi and Tskhinvali have immediately rejected the initiative. But this does not seem to faze Tbilisi much. “On the economic side of the initiative, we do not expect that it will produce results within two months. But if we do not do anything, nothing will ever happen,” insists Tsikhelashvili.
Agenda.ge
April 25, 2018
The works for Tbilisi Art Fair are being curated by a group of invited experts to ensure that they are of high quality. Members of TAF's board include Rita Janssen, advisor for international cultural cooperation for BOZAR and Nicolas V. Iljine, who participated in the creation of museum projects such asÃâà...
Georgia Today
April 23, 2018
This Thursday, April 26, the Ukrainian Film Festival themed “Ukraine in Focus” starts in Tbilisi. Every day until Sunday, April 29, a handful of contemporary Ukrainian films will be shown at the Amirani Cinema. Entrance is free for all guests wishing to see the latest Ukrainian movie creations. The festival is toÃâà...
Georgia Today
April 23, 2018
A group of Georgians and Armenians living in Tbilisi, gathered on Sunday evening at the Armenian Embassy in Tbilisi to express solidarity with the Armenian people, who have been holding large-scale protest rallies against the Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, since April 13. The demonstrators inÃâà...
Xinhua
April 23, 2018
Video PlayerClose. GEORGIA-TBILISI-FASHION WEEK. A model presents a creation by designer Tamara Tsiteladze from Georgia in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, on April 22, 2018.(Xinhua/Kulumbegashvili Tamuna)Ãâà...
Georgia Today
April 23, 2018
Any economic activity that starts from 8pm and lasts until morning is considered a 'Night Economy.' It involves various directions, including transport and communications, restaurant and hotel business, culture industry, trade and tourism. An explanation was made by Tbilisi Mayor, Kakha Kaladze on Friday,Ãâà...
Agenda.ge
April 21, 2018
Tbilisi will host the meeting of the World Bank executive board for the first time in May this year, Georgia's Finance Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze said after a meeting with the World Bank Group's Executive Director, Frank Heemskerk, which was held in Washington DC yesterday. Mamuka Bakhtadze andÃâà...
Agenda.ge
April 20, 2018
Following in the footsteps of many European cities, Georgia's capital of Tbilisi plans to revive nightlife and the night time economy of the capital which is a significant contributor to a city's economy. Tbilisi City Hall presented the concept plan for developing night-time economy in Tbilisi today, which includesÃâà...
Irish Tech News
April 13, 2018
Tbilisi, Georgia – April 25 @ Adjara Group Property (Top hotel chain in Georgia). How many years has it been going? 1st. What was the inspiration to start it? Education shortfalls and national bank / ministry / gov requests. What exciting things can people look forward to? Regional representation from theÃâà...
The Guardian
April 10, 2018
“Fashion and nightlife are blooming in Tbilisi,” says Gola, adding that nightlife in particular has played a “huge role” in drawing more people to the city. ... In the past five years, however, Tbilisi's electronic music scene has flourished, while new galleries, restaurants and creative spaces continue to open.
Agenda.ge
April 2, 2018
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze spoke of the importance of the land use master plan for Tbilisi and promised his office will assist the authors in improving the project. Photo from Tbilisi City Hall's press office. Kaladze said the master plan is vital for Tbilisi and himself as the mayor of the capital. It cost 2.8 millionÃâà...
Judo Inside
April 2, 2018
Peter Paltchik of Israel reached the highest step on a Grand Prix podium for the second time in his career with a fine win over debuting Russian opponent Mirab Margiev in Tbilisi. Abu Dhabi Grand Slam bronze medallist Paltchik, 26, had too much experience for Merab Margiev, 26, who was gracing the IJFÃâà...
Georgia Today
April 2, 2018
For the fifth year in a row, Tbilisi International Airport has been named one of the best airports in Eastern Europe at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2018, held last week in Stockholm. TAV Georgia (Tbilisi and Batumi International Airports) reports that as a result of surveying air-travelers, the InternationalÃâà...
Messenger.ge
April 2, 2018
The arbitrary change of Tbilisi look, including the change of the color of the buildings will be followed by 500 GEL fine. Under the current Code, ... In addition, tightened administrative punishment also refers to damaging yards, squares and streets on the territory of Tbilisi. Previously, such actions wereÃâà...
FloGrappling
April 2, 2018
The Tbilisi Grand Prix 2018 took place in Georgia last weekend, and there were a number of wins via ground techniques, known as "newaza" in judo terminology. Watch below for five example from the men's divisions, where we've highlighted four armbars and one particularly nasty choke from the back.
Muscat Daily
April 2, 2018
Oman's budget airline SalamAir will be flying to Tbilisi in Georgia and Baku in Azerbaijan starting June 14 directly from Muscat. The airline tweeted on Monday that people looking to travel during the Eid holidays should look no further as 'SalamAir will be flying Tbilisi three times a week and Baku twice aÃâà...
The FINANCIAL
April 2, 2018
A. My first impression of Georgia was of course Tbilisi. And when I walked for the first time through the streets of Tbilisi I told myself “what an inspiring city this is!” It is the pull of history, and not only history, but a creative, young spirit; old traditions on one side and on the other side - a young population with aÃâà...
UNIAN
April 1, 2018
Ukraine's Anna Muzychuk ranks third at European Rapid Chess Championship in Tbilisi. 23:20, 01 April 2018. Ukraine. 22. Comments. Muzychuk was earlier reported to have skipped the Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships in Saudi Arabia in December 2017 over human rights controversy. Photo from UNIAN.
Agenda.ge
April 1, 2018
Georgian judokas have triumphed at Tbilisi Grand Prix receiving five gold, three silver and six bronze medals at a competition hosted in the Georgian capital ... Tushishvili received a new title in his ever-growing career to send Georgian fans home happy during the last contest of the Tbilisi Grand Prix 2018.
JAMnews (blog)
March 30, 2018
Moreover, Tbilisi constantly reminds Russia that the Georgian authorities have on multiple occasions taken it upon themselves not to use force in the conflict zones: Georgia signed the six-point Sarkozy-Medvedev agreement in August 2012, and Saakashvili publicly announced Georgia's policy of non-useÃâà...
euronews
March 30, 2018
Day one of the Tbilisi Grand Prix here in Georgia saw Vazha Margvelashvili become man of the day. He was superb all day long and after a sublime ouchi-gari he used an armlock to score ippon in his first contest. Next up was a brilliant counter against Israel's Yarin Menaged before he came up against lastÃâà...
Georgia Today
March 29, 2018
Time will pass and after decades we might recall today's Tbilisi like we evoke Soviet Tbilisi in our memory when looking at old photos of the 70s. Photography is one of the most important archives recording the history of the city and different stages of its development. At present, we are witnessing Tbilisi inÃâà...
https://en.crimerussia.com/
March 17, 2018
The thief in law Suliko Sharikadze (Suliko Tbilissky) has been detained at Tbilisi International Airport, Georgia Online reported. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the criminal on arrival from Belarus. Sharikadze, who was thief-crowned in 1993, is going to be tried for belonging to the "thieves'Ãâà...
Civil Georgia
March 16, 2018
The “illegal occupation and annexation” of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, “were committed in complete disregard for the Constitution and legislation of Ukraine, as well as for the fundamental norms and principles of international law,” the Georgian MFA said in itsÃâà...
The FINANCIAL
March 16, 2018
Senior managers of the Jazeera Airways confirmed their desire to launch regular flights between Tbilisi and El-Kuwait. Representatives of the Kuwait air company noted that they consider Georgia's aviation market to have vast prospects for further growth and development. The meeting also focused on theÃâà...
AZERTAC News
March 16, 2018
“Conduction of Caspian Energy Forum in Tbilisi is particularly important with regard to the development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the development of the business-to-government dialogue, establishment of business contacts and realization of ideas, projects and innovativeÃâà...
Agenda.ge
March 16, 2018
A brand-new international competition for young opera singers will be launched in Tbilisi next month, with an aim of discovering emerging talent judged by famed opera professionals from leading companies. The Tbilisi International Voice Competition Opera Crown, established by the Tbilisi Opera andÃâà...
Belarus News (BelTA)
March 15, 2018
The Days of Minsk will be held in Tbilisi on 21-23 March. The program features business, cultural and sporting events. In particular, the parties will sign a trade and economic cooperation program for 2018-2020. Cooperation agreements will be signed by the Minsk City Technopark and Georgia's InnovationÃâà...
Atlas Obscura
March 14, 2018
They may be marionettes, but this is seriously moving stuff. Attached to the theater, and built by Gabriadze in 2011, is one of the city's most instantly recognizable landmarks: the Leaning Tower of Tbilisi. Keep an eye on the tower on the stroke of each hour, when an angel mannequin comes out to strike theÃâà...
Agenda.ge
March 14, 2018
Over 300 contestants are about to converge in the Black Sea city of Batumi for nearly two weeks of competition within the European Individual Chess Championships, before European Women's Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships take place in capital Tbilisi. The former tournament is set to run betweenÃâà...
Agenda.ge
March 8, 2018
One of the historic parts of the Georgian capital of Tbilisi will soon be given new life as a rehabilitation and restoration project of Lado Gudiashvili Square has officially kicked off today. Unveiling the project, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze thanked the people who have been protecting Gudiashvili Square fromÃâà...
Atlas Obscura
March 5, 2018
The Georgian capital of Tbilisi has long been a crossroads for many different faiths, and a unique example of this religious openness can be seen at the Jumah Mosque. Located amid the sulfur baths of the city's ancient Abanotubani district, down the road from a church and synagogue, this simple red brick mosque is knownÃâà...
Culinary Backstreets
December 31, 1999
Back in Tbilisi, this asparagus appeared in the central bazaar a couple weeks ago, along with other welcomed indications that springtime has finally arrived: baby potatoes, Armenian tarragon, purple basil, nettles and ekala, a wild spinach from west Georgia. While most people here associate springtimeÃâà...
Agenda.ge
December 31, 1999
Tbilisi City Hall has announced the creation of a new public park for Georgia's capital of Tbilisi. Covering 13,000 square metres, the new park will be located in Tbilisi's district of Gldani. Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze visited Gldani today to see how the new park will be developed there. He said that the projectÃâà...
News.Az
December 31, 1999
Tbilisi City Hall has announced the creation of a new public park for Georgia's capital of Tbilisi. Covering 13,000 square metres, the new park will be located in Tbilisi's district of Gldani, according to Agenda.ge. Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze visited Gldani yesterday to see how the new park will be developedÃâà...
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