Levan Vasadze claims Georgian banks blocked his and his family’s accounts following UK sanctions

Levan Vasadze has stated that, following the imposition of sanctions by the United Kingdom, Georgian banks have blocked his and his family members’ accounts and restricted their access to banking services. Vasadze has shared a letter he claims to...

Oklahoma's education system gets a new leader with Lindel Fields

TO LINDEL FIELDS, A NEW SEASON FOR OKLAHOMA STUDENTS, FOR FAMILIES, AND FOR TEACHERS. GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT, IN AN ANNOUNCEMENT THURSDAY, NAMED A NEW MAN TO LEAD THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ALONG WITH NEW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MEMBERS, A...

Georgia’s heroes take on the world

MMA – THE stage is set for one of the most defining nights in Georgian mixed martial arts (MMA) history. Tomorrow, Tbilisi New Sports Palace transforms into the battleground for BRAVE CF: Georgia vs the World, a blockbuster showcase where...

Georgian Court Secures 2-0 Win, Van Eif Shines with Two Goals

Georgian Court Men's Soccer secured their second consecutive victory with a 2-0 win over Chestnut Hill, marking their first conference win of the season. The Lions showcased their defensive prowess by shutting out one of the strongest scoring...

Hi Tbilisi: Where Elegance Meets Pleasure

Tbilisi has a a new premium venue that is fast becoming the city’s most popular address for big events. ‘Hi Tbilisi’ is more than just a multifunctional hall: it is a new standard for refined and high-quality gatherings in the capital. From the...

Here is all the new entertainment you can expect at the 36th annual Georgia National Fair

PERRY, Ga. (WALB) - Are you a frequent fairgoer? Think you’ve seen it all? Well, you are in luck. This year, the Georgia National Fair offers 13 new acts. Take a look at this year’s new talent: Mahelani Polynesian Revue - Aloha come to experience...

Gov. Kevin Stitt announces new state education leadership in Tulsa

KOCO MEGHAN MOSLEY WAS AT TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT. GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT SAYS THIS IS A NEW SEASON FOR OKLAHOMA STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS. HE SAYS AS WE MOVE FORWARD WITH NEW LEADERSHIP, THIS IS A FRESH START. TODAY ISN’T JUST ABOUT A NEW LEADER...

Selma talent takes stage at College Culture Showcase and Battle of the Bands in Millbrook

Published 3:13 pm Thursday, October 2, 2025 By NICHLOS CUTRELL | Special to the Selma Times-Journal MILLBROOK – When the 2025 College Culture Showcase and Battle of the Bands hits the stage in Millbrook this Sunday, Selma will be represented among...

Oklahoma teen rescued from sex trafficking in Georgia

ELISE. ABBY, THAT OHP TELLS ME THAT 15 YEAR OLD GIRL WAS IN CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES HERE IN OKLAHOMA IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. WHEN SHE RAN AWAY. SHE WAS FOUND ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN A HOTEL ROOM ALONE. THESE ARE PEOPLE RIGHT...

Awaiting Georgia’s uncertain 4 October

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Azerbaijan asparagus era: A new chapter in agriculture

iCsquared GmbH, a Swiss-based company, together with its Azerbaijani subsidiary and local partner ABAK AGRO Alliance MMC, began supplying the local retail sector with the country's first locally produced fresh green asparagus at the beginning of...

Tbilisi TV tower modernization begins with $4m investment

Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that the long-discussed modernization of Tbilisi’s iconic TV tower is officially in progress after investor company KASS GROUP received a permit. KASS GROUP, already known for its successful Tsalka Canyon development,...

Perran Moon: What took Putin 12 years in Russia has happened in Georgia in just 12 months – the windows of democracy in Georgia are closing faster than anyone feared

What took Putin 12 years in Russia has happened in Georgia in just 12 months, Perran Moon (United Kingdom) told the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). It is now clear, he said, that “the windows of democracy in Georgia are...

Georgia Department of Corrections K9 killed, officer injured in Ware County crash

Georgia Department of Corrections K9 killed, officer injured in Ware County crash According to Georgia State Patrol, the driver of a Ford F-250 failed to stop at a stop sign, causing the crash ALL THE ACTION RIGHT HERE ON WJCL 22. THATS A LOOK AT...

Georgian opposition politician Kuprava detained over video on upcoming election protest

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Crash Course on Armenia and Armenians

By Okhuz Donuz “Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights from Istanbul to Yerevan,” recently reported the Turkish Hayat newspaper and Public Radio of Armenia. On the occasion of the airline’s inaugural Istanbul-Yerevan flight, its inflight...

Activists are calling for protests this weekend

Georgia risks fresh political turmoil this weekend as the ruling party -- accused by critics of aligning the Black Sea nation with Moscow -- faces its first electoral test since a disputed parliamentary poll threw the country into chaos last year.

Georgia invites GCC travellers to explore Europe’s charm

Georgia's latest campaign, “Feel the Rhythm,” aligned with the global brand promise “Emotions are Georgia,” invites GCC travellers to explore a destination where European elegance meets warm hospitality, just four hours away. As GCC outbound...

Laura D. Minasyan: Bridging Cultures — Armenian, Khmer, Swedish, Russian

And yet you were drawn to distant, unexplored horizons. To go to Leningrad and study such a rare language as Khmer! What did knowledge of Khmer give a young Armenian woman? Yes, I went to apply to Leningrad University — but not for journalism, for...

Georgia’s Local Vote Faces Credibility Crisis as Party Loyalists Fill Observer Ranks

In addition to opposition leaders remaining jailed and several parties boycotting Georgia’s upcoming local elections on October 4, the vote will, for the first time in decades, proceed without oversight from major international organizations—such...