Anaklia Port Push: Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze says Georgia aims to complete the first phase of the Anaklia deep-sea port by 2029, with dredging already underway after contract revisions cut costs by about $50 million. Identity Law Debate: Kobakhidze warned that a “coordinated attack” on Georgia’s identity must be met, saying authorities may consider new legislation to curb hatred and insults. Opposition Under New Case: Jailed UNM-linked politician Aleko Elisashvili faces a new contempt-of-court charge after prosecutors accused him of insulting a police officer during a hearing. Protest Detentions: A Tbilisi activist, Tornike Toshkhua, received five days’ administrative detention for an offensive banner targeting Bidzina Ivanishvili, continuing a wider protest crackdown. Rail Corridor Efficiency: Azerbaijan and Georgia agreed to speed up rail border crossings twofold and expand real-time digital data exchange to boost the Middle Corridor. Regional Diplomacy: Georgia’s Central Asia outreach continues as leadership engagement with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signals a strategic recalibration toward Eurasian transit. Public Diplomacy: Deutsche Welle launched a Georgian-language service supported by the EU’s European Information Shield to counter disinformation.