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.

BBC Radio 3 has heralded Georgian pianist Giorgi Gigashvili as this year's recipient of the prestigious Terence Judd-Hallé Award, marking a significant milestone in the young artist's burgeoning career. This accolade is reserved for standout pianists within the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme, spotlighting Gigashvili's exceptional talent and promising future.

Georgian pianist Giorgi Gigashvili is set to grace the stage with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The concert, taking place in London on April 16, will spotlight Gigashvili's remarkable skills.

Georgian documentary filmmaker Salome Jashi has been honored with a prestigious award from the Berlin Academy of Arts, as announced by the Georgian Film Institute on social media.

Georgian model Matilda Gvarliani has made history by becoming the first from her country to grace the cover of Vogue, appearing on the March 2024 issue of the Dutch edition.

Georgian actor, director and athlete Soso Jachvliani died at the age of 66.

Georgian musician, composer and teacher Vazha Azarashvili died at the age of 87. Relatives of the Azarashvili family confirm this information.

The Tbilisi City Hall has proposed a bill, now in its third reading in Parliament, to restrict the movement of large vehicles in the city during peak hours. As per the bill, vehicles classified under categories M3, N2, and N3 will be prohibited from using public highways within Tbilisi’s administrative boundaries from 08:00-11:00 and 17:00-20:00.

The world-renowned MADRIDFUSIÓN2024 gastronomic congress is set to witness a momentous event this year as Georgia steps into the spotlight as a guest country. This significant development marks a new era in the global culinary landscape, with Georgia showcasing its rich and diverse gastronomic culture.

The renowned "Banff" World Mountain Film Festival is set to make its appearance in Tbilisi, hosted by the non-governmental organization "Transcaucasian Trail" on October 21.

Oktoberfest 2023 has begun, and Löwenbräu is bringing the authentic Bavarian festival spirit to Georgia. Thanks to the #Lowenfest contest on social media, enthusiasts had the opportunity to showcase their creativity and passion for both the festival and the Löwenbräu brand. The best contestants enjoyed a unique event and competition, and the winner, Lasha Qamadadze, will go to Oktoberfest in Munich.

The prohibition on the entry of tourists into Shiomghvime Monastery's premises remains in effect, as announced by Gocha Kavtaradze, the Deputy State Representative for the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.

In an unprecedented move, Georgia is set to host its first international public debate from June 19-21, 2023. The event is part of the "Debates for Better Education" initiative, spearheaded by the Debate and Education Institute of Georgia (GIDE). The institute has invited representatives from its partner debate organization in Latvia, who will participate in various project activities during their visit.

Sazano Wine, a Georgian wine producer and hotel owner, has reportedly received interest from the Chinese market for the complete purchase of their wine. Founder and wine producer Levan Chanturidze confirmed negotiations are underway, with the company currently having 70 pitchers and cisterns with a total capacity of 140 tons.

Georgia's National Tourism Administration has launched a new tourist portal, Georgia.travel, as part of the country's digital transformation project. The website was developed after extensive research and analysis of tourist portals from 70 countries and includes about 3,200 articles in Georgian and English languages.

Biochimpharm, a phage production company based in Georgia, is set to re-enter the local market in the coming weeks following a major upgrade of its infrastructure. The company plans to introduce its products to the European Union and United States markets as well.

In Tbilisi, for category A taxis, whose age does not exceed 10 years, another innovation will be implemented.