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Georgia plans unprecedented ban on plastic beverage bottles

The Georgian government has proposed a nationwide ban on the sale of beverages in plastic bottles, a move experts say has few parallels anywhere in the world. According to bm.ge, no similar large-scale restriction currently exists in the United States, the European Union, or OECD countries.

13 Mar 2026-11:55
Georgian sailors survive tanker attack near Basra

Twenty-three Georgian sailors survived an Iranian attack on the oil tanker Zefyros in the Persian Gulf near the Iraqi port of Basra on the night of March 12, the Georgian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.

12 Mar 2026-15:30
Former Georgian Speaker: Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia is very important for the region

Peace and improved relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia are crucial for the stability and development of the wider region, former Georgian Parliament Speaker Nino Burjanadze has said.

12 Mar 2026-09:40
How a new energy bridge between Asia and Europe is being formed

Last week, an important meeting took place in Baku that nearly went unnoticed amid the dramatic events unfolding across the region. A launch seminar organized by the Asian Development Bank with the participation of the governments of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan was held on the Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor project.

12 Mar 2026-08:44
The Middle Corridor amid a new crisis

Global politics continues to reaffirm a longstanding reality: transport routes are not merely economic infrastructure but a vital component of the strategic stability of both states and entire regions. What was once viewed simply as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe is rapidly emerging as a key artery of global logistics. This refers to the Middle Corridor, which links China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye with European markets.

10 Mar 2026-10:50
Books that explain the geopolitics of the South Caucasus

The South Caucasus is small on the map. Yet it carries weight far beyond its size. Three countries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, sit between larger powers. Russia to the north. Turkiye to the west. Iran to the south. The Caspian Sea to the east. Energy routes cross the region. Empires have crossed it too.

09 Mar 2026-09:16
Archil Sikharulidze: Tbilisi uses regional projects, ties with Baku and Yerevan to reach Trump - INTERVIEW

Georgia is seeking to strengthen its regional and international position through closer cooperation with Armenia and Azerbaijan, experts say. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent visit to Tbilisi highlighted ongoing political dialogue but produced no clear agreements.

07 Mar 2026-20:25
Georgian and Armenian defense ministers talk regional security

Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Irakli Chikovani held a phone call with Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan on Friday to discuss the current security situation in the region and other pressing issues.

06 Mar 2026-18:45
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials

The European Commission said on Friday it has suspended visa-free travel privileges for Georgian officials holding diplomatic, service, and official passports.

06 Mar 2026-16:15
Georgia expresses concern over Iran’s drone attacks on Azerbaijan

Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili expressed concern over Iran’s recent drone attacks targeting Azerbaijan during a phone call with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.

05 Mar 2026-17:14