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5 die in Tbilisi, Georgia, flooding

TBILISI, Georgia, May 13 (UPI) -- Weekend flooding in Tbilisi, Georgia, killed five people, authorities said.

Georgia submits formal bid for 2020 Euro Championship

Tbilisi (Georgia), May 16 (IANS) Georgia has submitted its formal bid for the 2020 European Football Championship, the country's sports minister confirmed.

Georgia: Tbilisi Walks Diplomatic High Wire on Iranian Nuclear Issue

Copyright show:  No Georgia is clearly the closest US ally in the South Caucasus, moving in lockstep with American interests on just about every foreign policy issue – except one: Iran. Not wanting to become embroiled in a potential regional conflict, officials in Tbilisi are trying to finesse relations with Tehran, while staying in Washington’s good graces. read more

JSC Bank of Georgia UK Regulatory Announcement: Annual Information Update

TBILISI, Georgia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Annual Information Update for 12 months up to and including 17 May, 2012 This annual information update is filed pursuant to Prospectus Rule 5.2 made by the Financial Services Authority and not for any other purpose and by filing this annual information update neither the Company, nor any other person, takes any responsibility for, or makes any representation ...

Georgia bidding for Euro 2020

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The former Soviet republic of Georgia is bidding to host the European football championship in 2020. Georgian football federation head Domenti Sinchinava said Tuesday that the country has sent its application to UEFA.

Georgia's patriarch baptizes 400 babies as part of nationwide effort to raise birth rate

TBILISI, Georgia - The patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church has baptized hundreds of babies in a Tbilisi cathedral in an effort credited with helping raise the birth rate in this former Soviet nation.

Georgia's Patriarch Baptizes 400 Babies

TBILISI, Georgia — The patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church has presided over the baptism of hundreds of babies in a Tbilisi cathedral as part of an effort credited with helping raise his country's birthrate.

5 die as river bursts banks in Georgia

TBILISI, Georgia — A flood killed five people in Georgia’s capital overnight after torrential rain caused the local river to burst its banks, officials said Sunday.

‘Georgia’ on Trump’s mind

TBILISI, Georgia — Donald Trump joined Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili yesterday in unveiling plans to build a luxury apartment complex along the Black Sea coast. The 47-story Trump Tower in the city of Batumi will be built by the Silk Road Group under a licensing agreement signed during Saakashvili’s visit...

Georgia to transit Azeri gas to Ukraine

RBC, 18.05.2012, Tbilisi 14:53:59. Georgia has agreed to transport Azeri liquefied natural gas (LNG) via its territory to Ukraine, Azeri news agency Trend reported citing the State Chancellery of Georgia.