Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced today during a government meeting that Georgia will henceforth allow Chinese citizens to enter the country without a visa. This landmark decision aims to bolster tourism and fortify economic ties between Georgia and the world's second-largest economy.

Sopho Japaridze, a member of the United National Movement, whom ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili called his representative, told reporters that she was starting a campaign in which she would visit all of Georgia and convey the opinion of the population to Mikheil Saakashvili.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Georgian government apparatus, the prime ministers held a meeting both in person and in an expanded format.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili visited the fraternal cemetery in Mukhatgverdi on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the August war. She honored the memory of those who died in the war and commented to the media:

“Burned houses and bombed-out cities, unhappy families and orphans – the August war was a tragedy that left a deep mark on the modern history of our country,” ex-President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili writes about the August 2008 war.

In his speech at the official opening ceremony of the Georgian Embassy in Zagreb, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, expressed unwavering support for Georgia's journey towards European and transatlantic ambitions. He emphasized Croatia's respect for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while acknowledging the challenges the country faces in resolving issues related to the occupied territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

The US State Department recently published a report lauding the investment environment in Georgia, attributing its success to economic stability and progressive reforms undertaken by the nation.

Natia Turnava, Acting President of the National Bank, expressed her satisfaction with the recent report from S&P Global Ratings, which affirms the robust and sustainable development of the Georgian banking system.

“NATO is not taking effective steps to join Ukraine, and we, Georgia, must first of all think about ourselves, and this example is a lesson for us,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said, commenting on the NATO summit in Vilnius.

Metropolitan Shio Mujiri of Senaki and Chkhorotskuy gave the first comment on the state of his health and the widespread statement about his poisoning.

According to the Metropolitan of Akhalkalaki, Kumurdo and Kari Nikoloz, the case of the poisoning of Metropolitan Shio, as well as the "cyanide case" were fabricated by journalists.

"To join NATO, Georgia must take concrete steps, we are talking about reforms," said US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan.

In a move that highlights Kazakhstan's commitment to the well-being of its citizens, the country has announced a transition to a 4-day work week from July of this year. This decision, aimed at enhancing work-life balance, is expected to benefit employees across the nation.

The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) Council has appointed Natia Turnava as the First Vice President, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to act as the bank's president. The position was established following amendments to the Organic Law on the National Bank by the Georgian Parliament, allowing the First Vice President to assume presidential responsibilities in their absence.

Only 9% of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Have Websites with Sophisticated Functionality.

Near the Tbilisi International Airport, law enforcement officers of Georgia detained several protesters.

In the last May 14 presidential elections in Turkey, none of the candidates scored the 50% required to win in the first round. Подсчитано 99% of votes. If the situation does not change, the winner will be determined in the second round on May 28.

The Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged the retreat of its forces from positions north of Bakhmut. This was stated at a briefing by the official representative of the Ministry Igor Konashenkov.

Georgian Dream left the Socialist Party of Europe, where she was an observer.Irakli Kobakhidze, chairman of the ruling party, cites the ideological transformation of the European Socialist Party and the lack of support for the Georgian Dream as the reason.

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili is calling for a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the introduction of 3-month visas, following Russia's cancellation of the visa regime and restoration of direct flights to Georgia.

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) publishes another sociological study on political parties in Georgia.

Ukraine carried out an attack on the Kremlin using unmanned aerial vehicles. This was reported by the press service of the President of Russia.

Gela Khanishvili, the First Deputy Minister of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, has announced his resignation from the position. 

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili has addressed the parents of children suffering from achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that affects bone growth, and called on the state to finance medicine for the treatment of the disease. Speaking before a government meeting, Gharibashvili assured the parents that the government had not refused to finance the medicine but would do so only when the results and recommendations of the fourth stage of drug testing by the World Health Organization become known.

Davit Narmania, Chairman of the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC), made a speech at the meeting organized by the Georgian Employers’ Association and discussed new opportunities for consumers in the process of liberalization of the energy market. The meeting was opened by the President of the Georgian Employers’ Association, Elguja Meladze.