The Georgian civilisation has been added to the popular Age of Empires video game; gamers can find unique monuments and examples of Georgian cultural heritage, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Svan Towers, monastic complexes and many others

Ilia State University announced admission quotas reduced to 300 students for the 2026-27 academic year, a destabilizing drop from 3.828 admissions in 2025; students and staff protested admission restrictions rallying outside the Ministry of Education

Invasive surveillance technology has been introduced against pro-democracy protesters: capable of recognizing a person whose photo is uploaded to the system, they give police means to fine for obstructing streets; fines exceed the average salary

State Security Service SSSG said it has launched an investigation into “sabotage” and “unauthorized penetration of a government computer system” after media outlets found classified documents on an official government website

Georgian citizens who remain abroad for over six months will benefit from the Universal Healthcare Program at the same conditions they were previously entitled to and will receive healthcare services without any changes, an official clarification reads