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Georgian Mayor Accuses Foreign States of Backing Coup Plot
(MENAFN) Tbilisi’s mayor, Kakha Kaladze, has asserted that foreign countries were behind an attempted “coup” in Georgia, linking his remarks to the recent wave of protests in the South Caucasus country. His comments echo persistent concerns...

Tbilisi mayor accuses foreign governments of coup attempt in Georgia
(MENAFN) The mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, has accused foreign governments of orchestrating a “coup” attempt in Georgia, referencing recent protests in the South Caucasus nation. The Georgian government has repeatedly raised concerns about...

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen to visit South-Caucasus
HELSINKI, 10 October 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, will visit Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia from 13 to 15 October for meetings with high-level government officials, as well as...

Georgian PM alleges protesters of trying to dethrone government
(MENAFN) Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused protesters in Tbilisi of trying to topple the government following the ruling party’s declared victory in local elections on Saturday. The Georgian Dream party won over 1.1 million votes,...

Georgia PM Claims Protesters Plotted Failed Coup Attempt
(MENAFN) Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused demonstrators in the capital of orchestrating an attempted coup, following a contentious local election that saw the ruling Georgian Dream party claim an overwhelming victory. Official...

Mass rallies erupt in Georgian following municipal elections
(MENAFN) Mass protests erupted in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, late on Saturday following nationwide municipal elections. Demonstrators breached the grounds of the presidential palace, clashing with police who responded with pepper spray,...

Georgian opera singer gets arrested for trying to overthrow government
(MENAFN) Opera singer Paata Burchuladze and four other pro-EU protest leaders have been charged with inciting a riot and attempting to overthrow the government in Georgia, according to reports. Burchuladze, who has performed alongside Luciano...

Georgian Dream Secures Commanding Victory in Local Elections
(MENAFN) Georgia's Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, declared on Saturday that the ruling Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party is securing a commanding victory in local elections, capturing over 70% of the vote across all municipalities. At...

Ruling Party Dominates Georgia's Local Elections
(MENAFN) Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, announced on Saturday that the Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party is currently leading local elections across all municipalities, securing more than 70% of the vote. “At our election...

Protests Erupt in Tbilisi After Elections Results
(MENAFN) Violent clashes erupted on Saturday in central Tbilisi as protests intensified following the ruling party's declared victory in local elections. Demonstrators stormed the Orbeliani presidential palace grounds, leading to a confrontation...

Protests Shake Tbilisi After Municipal Elections
(MENAFN) Massive demonstrations broke out late Saturday in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, following the municipal elections conducted nationwide. Protesters forcefully entered the presidential palace grounds, clashing with police officers who...

WR Group Holding invests in RETEMS, expanding WR Logistics into Azerbaijan
Strategic investment strengthens WR Logistics’ presence in the Middle Corridor and enhances project logistics capabilities in the CIS region DUSSELDORF, GERMANY, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WR Logistics, a provider of project logistics...

Rose-Roth seminar in Armenia: closer than ever to peace in the South Caucasus
01 October 2025 At the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s (NATO PA) Yerevan Rose-Roth seminar, NATO parliamentarians reaffirmed their support for Armenia’s efforts to strengthen democratic reforms, normalise relations with its neighbours, and pursue...

ARCIS Development Announces a New High of Real Estate Ventures Year in Georgia, Capitalizing on Steady Economic Growth
Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid a rapidly expanding real estate market and continued economic growth, ARCIS Development proudly announces a record number of new projects in Georgia for this year. This accomplishment not...

Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze
AZERBAIJAN, September 25 - On September 25, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze. The head of state congratulated Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on his birthday,...

Defense ministry says Turkey is set to partake of Gaza Task Force
(MENAFN) Türkiye's National Defense Ministry declared on Friday that the Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to take on any role assigned as part of the Gaza Task Force. Responding to inquiries about Turkey’s potential involvement in this...

12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States commenced in Gabala
AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - The 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) got underway in Gabala. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the event. Speech by President...

Speech by Ilham Aliyev at the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in Gabala
AZERBAIJAN, October 7 - - Distinguished heads of state and government, Dear friends, Welcome to Gabala, the ancient city of Azerbaijan. Gabala served as the capital of Caucasian Albania, spanning a vast geographical area, which was established in...

127th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
ERGNETI, 30 September 2025 - The 127th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place yesterday in Ergneti. The meeting was co-facilitated by Tibor Kozma, Deputy Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Christoph...

Wood Manufacturing Market Size to worth USD 626.77 Billion by 2032, Growing at 2.3% CAGR, Coherent Market Insights
Burlingame, CA, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Wood Manufacturing Market is estimated to be valued at USD 534.54 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 626.77 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% from...