With the support of the National Wine Agency and organized by the U.S.-based marketing firm Colangelo & Partners, a delegation of American wine professionals — including esteemed master sommeliers — visited Georgia for an in-depth exploration of the country’s winemaking traditions.

In the second quarter of 2025, revenues from travel (tourism) in Georgia increased by 5.0% year-on-year, reaching a record high for the second quarter — USD 1,145.0 million.

Today, July 12, the Orthodox Church commemorates the feast day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

The “Georgian Natural Wine Day” festival was held in Brussels, the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, with the support of the National Wine Agency and organized by its contracted company, FLOW SRL.

A Georgian wine course has been added to the online platform Cellar Class, created by renowned German Master of Wine Konstantin Baum.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has presented two new Rolls-Royce models for the first time at an exclusive media reception in the capital, celebrating their respective debuts in Georgia.

A 12-member delegation from the United Kingdom visited Georgia as part of an initiative to raise awareness and boost exports of Georgian wine in the UK market. The visit was organized by Swirl Wine Group, a contractor of the National Wine Agency.

With the support of the National Wine Agency, a presentation and professional tasting of Georgian wine was held in the Burgundy region of France.

According to the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia, the information circulated in Georgian media claiming that the Department of Inclusive Education has been abolished is not true.

Informa Connect Academy, a global leader in professional learning and development, has officially entered the Caucasus region through a strategic cooperation agreement with THE Crossroads, aimed at expanding access to internationally certified training programs in Georgia and Azerbaijan.

With the support of Georgia’s National Wine Agency, three Georgian family wineries—Iora, Manavi Wines, and Baghdati Estate—participated in RAW Wine Shanghai, a leading international exhibition dedicated to natural, organic, and biodynamic wines.

Nine Georgian wine-producing companies have received a total of ₾692,969 in co-financing under the State Program for Promoting the Promotion of Georgian Wine, aimed at increasing export potential and diversifying target markets.

The “New Wine Festival” was held in Mtatsminda Park, Tbilisi, as part of a broader state program aimed at promoting Georgian wine production within the domestic market.

The Environmental Supervision Department of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture identified 137 cases of illegal forest use across Georgia between April 1 and April 30, 2025, as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on environmental violations.

Tbilisi's Whisky Festival 2025 invites whisky enthusiasts, industry professionals, and lovers of fine taste to explore the diverse and refined world of whisky. Over two vibrant days at Expo Georgia, visitors will experience: 

The Kazakh-Georgian Economic Union has issued a special statement expressing concern over the mistreatment of Kazakh citizens visiting Georgia, warning that such incidents risk damaging bilateral economic and cultural ties.

Monumental artist, sculptor, and president of the Russian Academy of Arts, Zurab Tsereteli, has passed away at the age of 91, Tsereteli’s assistant, Sergei Shagulashvili, told Interfax.

On the Monday of Bright Week, the Orthodox Church observes the Day of Commemoration of the Departed.

Georgian politician Nikoloz (Niko) Lekishvili has passed away at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness.

In Tbilisi, a cable car linking Rustaveli Avenue to Mtatsminda Park has been inaugurated. The rehabilitation of the cable car began in 2021.

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.

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.

Kutaisi is set to transform the former Parliament building into its first technological hub, encompassing a broad array of innovative facilities. This hub will include an interactive-scientific-technological museum, a startup accelerator, an international IT school, conference spaces, communal workspaces, and a high-capacity data center aimed at advancing Georgian artificial intelligence.

The National Statistics Service has released the main findings of a study on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in enterprises. As of January 1, 2024, 94.4% of enterprises had access to the Internet.

The newly constructed road bridge connecting Bagebi settlement and University Street is now open to vehicle traffic.