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Transport and Vehicles 09.10.2026, 08:41
Kukushka Train from Borjomi to Bakuriani Due Back in December 2026, a Month Earlier Than Planned
The historic narrow-gauge train between Borjomi and Bakuriani should resume service in December 2026, Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said on 9 October. No exact date, timetable or fares have been announced yet.
Transport and Vehicles 08.10.2026, 08:48
Vaziani-Gombori-Telavi Road Reopens at km 26 on 8 October: All Vehicles Can Pass Again
Traffic for all types of vehicles has been restored at km 26 of the Vaziani-Gombori-Telavi road, the Roads Department of Georgia reported on 8 October.
Life 08.10.2026, 08:44
Georgia's Ekalata Price Comparison Portal Launches Android and iOS Apps: 16 Retail Chains in One Place
The Competition and Consumer Protection Agency of Georgia has released Android and iOS apps for ekalata.gov.ge. The state portal compares prices across 16 retail chains.
Transport and Vehicles 08.10.2026, 08:48
Vaziani-Gombori-Telavi Road Closed at km 26 Since 6 October After Rockfall: No Reopening Date
A rockfall has closed the Vaziani-Gombori-Telavi road at km 26 to all vehicles since 6 October. The Roads Department of Georgia has not named a reopening date.
Education 06.10.2026, 17:40
Georgia's Higher Education Quality Agency Is Back on the EQAR Register: Registration Valid Until April 2029
The European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) has renewed the registration of Georgia's National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement until 30 April 2029. In November 2024 EQAR had refused to renew it.
Banks and Finance 06.10.2026, 11:41
Basisbank Cards Now Work at Liberty ATMs on the Same Terms: Over 700 ATMs in One Network
Basisbank said on 6 October that its cardholders can now withdraw cash at Liberty ATMs on the same terms and tariffs as at its own machines. Liberty cardholders get the same access to Basisbank ATMs.
Business 05.10.2026, 17:45
Georgia Writes Off Pension Fines for Employers Who Pay by 31 December: New 300 Lari Fine from 15 October
Employers in Georgia with unpaid fines for missed pension contributions will have them cancelled if they pay the contributions and the surcharge by 31 December 2026. From 15 October, the fine for a new violation is 300 lari.
Healthcare 05.10.2026, 11:41
Georgia Extends Free Medical Care and Cash Aid for Ukrainians Until 1 January 2027
Ukrainian citizens who came to Georgia because of the war keep free state medical services and monthly payments of 45 lari per person and 300 lari per family until 1 January 2027.
Life 05.10.2026, 08:43
Tbilisi Water and Gas Cuts on 6-7 October: Rustaveli Avenue, Old Town and Isani-Samgori for 24 Hours
From 11:00 on 6 October to 11:00 on 7 October, GWP will cut water in central Tbilisi and Tbilisi Energy will cut gas to 12,000 customers in Isani-Samgori.
Transport and Vehicles 04.10.2026, 11:36
Road to Omalo in Tusheti Closed on 4 October: Snow and Ice Shut km 22 to km 72
All traffic is banned on the km 22-72 section of the Pshaveli-Abano-Omalo road because of heavy snow and ice. No reopening date has been announced.
Life 04.10.2026, 08:38
Gas Cut in Tbilisi's Varketili on 4 October: 7,700 Customers Without Supply Until Evening
A traffic accident damaged a gas pipeline in Varketili at 02:00 on 4 October. Tbilisi Energy plans to restore supply to 7,700 customers between 14:00 and 21:00.
Life 03.10.2026, 15:25
Power Cuts in Tbilisi on 5 October: 29 Chugureti Streets at Night, Petofi and Tsulukidze Streets by Day
Telasi will switch off electricity on 5 October: from 01:00 to 04:00 on 29 streets of the Chugureti district for network switching, and from 11:00 to 15:00 on Sandor Petofi and Aleksandre Tsulukidze streets for emergency work.