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The MFA of Georgia responded to Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement

12:01 27 May

Georgia is ready to allow Russian experts to visit the Lugar Laboratory in Tbilisi within the framework of the international exercise.
Spread of virus is effectively under control – Giorgi Gakharia

11:13 27 May

Spread of virus is effectively under control. Such a statement made today the Prime Minister of Georgia at the meeting of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia today.
Coronavirus in Georgia – 3 news cases, 20 recoveries

10:29 27 May

3 076 people are in a 14-day mandatory quarantine, 250 are under observation in hospitals. 12 people have died of the virus.
Russia Foreign Ministry speaks about Richard Lugar Laboratory

09:40 27 May

Criticizing the U.S. for “not explaining what it is doing in the close vicinity of the Russian borders,” Moscow said it plans to arrange access for its specialists to the medical research facility, subsidiary of the Georgian Health Ministry’s National Cen
Russian Foreign Ministry accuses Georgia of violating Open Skies agreement

08:40 27 May

Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement about the Open Skies Treaty with the United States.
DRI – The amendments in the law “On Weapons” extend the rights of Russia to the territory of Tskhinvali region

08:11 27 May

Democracy Research Institute released the statement about the amendments in the law “On Weapons” in the occupied so-called South Ossetia.
The source of infection in two new patients not identified - Marina Ezugbaia

10:44 28 April

15 new cases of coronavirus have been identified in Georgia in the last 24 hours. Such a statement made today Marina Ezugbaia, the Medical Director of Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital.
In Sachkere a man retests positive for coronavirus after initial recovery

19:20 19 May

According to existing information he beat COVID-19 a few weeks ago and was self-isolated. He was first transported to the Sachkere medical center from the Sairme quarantine area.

TOP NEWS 11:06

Public transport to recommence service from May 29 – the Prime Minister

As he added, during the journey, wearing face masks will be mandatory.

POLITICS

The State to subsidize mortgage loans for those who decide to take out a mortgage by the end of 2020 - Gakharia

Drivers will not be able to turn on air conditioners in buses and minibuses- Kakha Kaladze

The MFA of Georgia responded to Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement

We must wear face masks at every place of public gathering – the Prime Minister

Hotels will resume operation from June 8 - Giorgi Gakharia

ECONOMICS

Georgia extends its agreement with Газпром, tariffs to be reduced by 15% - Natia Turnava

The Czech Republic can be one of the first European states with which we will restore tourism - Natia Turnava

Natia Turnava spoke with her Lithuanian counterpart about the resumption of tourism relations

The recovery of the economy in a short time - another video conference of the economic team

Beauty salons reopened in Georgia

SOCIETY

Tbilisi Metro to resume its work form May 29 – Giorgi Gakharia

Coronavirus in Georgia – 3 news cases, 20 recoveries

Coronavirus in Georgia - 732 infected, 537 recoveries

I believe in the strength of the strategic partnership between Georgia and Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelensky

The British BBC responds to the family scandal of Nikoloz Basilashvili

CRIME

The supermarket “Magnit” was robbed in Ozurgeti

Police solved the case of robbery in Marneuli as a result of immediate activities-one person detained

Guria police solved case of murder in Chokhatauri municipality - one person detained

In Guria father kills 29-year-old son

26-year-old man killed in Chokhatauri

REGIONS

Persons working in IDP settlement in Zugdidi are demanding their salaries

Occupied Abkhazia opens the so-called crossing point on Enguri Bridge

The Enguri bridge so-called checkpoint to be opened today

Disaster in Mestia has cut off 12 families from the outside world

Café “Vitamin” burned down in Gudauri

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Three injured in shooting at notorious gang corner in Paterson

US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya

Russia to hold World War II victory parade on June 24

Israel will not miss a “historic opportunity” to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank – Netanyahu

The British BBC responds to the family scandal of Nikoloz Basilashvili

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