Media representatives held a demonstration outside Parliament in support of Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti media, demanding her immediate release

In 2024, the Georgian National Wine Agency registered a record USD 565 million in wine and spirits exports, up 24%from the previous year; the export country showing the largest increase was the United Arab Emirates

A fact-finding mission to Tbilisi will be conducted by the Assembly of Council of Europe on 14-16 Jan to assess Georgia's compliance with obligations and commitments as member state of Council of Europe upon political crisis and suspension of negotiations

The country imported 1.283 tonnes of fireworks and other pyrotechnic products for a total value of US$8,5 million in the first 11 months of 2024, up 51% in value and 108% in volume

The European Higher Education Quality Assurance Registry suspended the registration of the National Centre for Quality Improvement in Education of Georgia due to violations dating back to 2023