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Scholz and Macron Express Deep Concern Over Georgia's European Path

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron voiced their concerns regarding recent developments in Georgia. 

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Visa-Free Travel to China for Georgian Citizens to Start on May 28

Starting May 28, 2024, Georgian citizens will be able to travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days. This development follows the completion of the necessary procedures for a bilateral agreement on visa exemption signed on April 10, 2024, between the governments of Georgia and the People's Republic of China.

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Biden signs new military aid package to Ukraine into law

US President Joe Biden signed a law providing for the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine totaling $60.64 billion. Previously, the corresponding bill was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the US Congress.

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Macron: the terrorist attack in the Moscow region was inspired by IS. Blaming Ukraine is “cynical and counterproductive”

French President Emmanuel Macron said that, according to intelligence available to France and other countries, the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall was inspired by the Islamic State affiliate IS-Khorasan.

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7.6-Kilometer Tunnel to Connect Batumi to Sarpi: New Highway to Turkey Planned

Georgia is set to connect with Turkey via a new highway. The existing coastal road will be replaced by a new 11.4-kilometer asphalt concrete road, which will link up with the nearly completed Batumi bypass through a new bridge over the Chorokhi River.

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Tbilisi Sees $1.7 Billion in Apartment Sales Over Seven Months

In the first seven months of 2024, more than 22,000 apartments were sold in Tbilisi, totaling $1.7 billion in sales, according to a report by investment bank Galt & Taggart. This marks a 1.9% increase in sales value compared to the same period last year.

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Tourism Revenues in Georgia Projected to Increase by $200 Million in 2024, According to Galt&Taggart

Galt&Taggart's latest analysis indicates a significant rise in tourism revenues for Georgia in 2024. As of July, the revenue from tourism surged by 23.5% year-over-year, totaling $600 million for the month.

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Wizz Air to Resume Direct Flights from Kutaisi to Wroclaw Starting October 30

Wizz Air has announced the resumption of its direct flight service from Kutaisi to Wroclaw, beginning October 30. This route marks the expansion of the airline’s service from Kutaisi to Poland, which now includes four destinations: Wroclaw, Katowice, Warsaw, and Poznan.

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