Georgia

Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity

Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.

Margaret Island in Budapest.
Itsik Moshe speaking at an event marking 30 years of the Israel-Georgia Business Chamber, July, 2026.

Israeli, Georgia officials meet on antisemitism, public diplomacy at business chamber anniversary

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Georgia destination surges in popularity among Israelis, becomes cheaper

Sen. Jon Ossoff arrives in the U.S. Capitol for a vote, Jan. 7, 2026.

A Trump attack on Jon Ossoff in Thursday night's address could fuel the first Jewish presidency


'Tinder Swindler,' Simon Leviev gets released from Georgian prison

Israeli national Shimon Hayut, widely known as Simon Leviev, has been released from prison, and according to his legal team, German authorities have dropped multiple cases against him.

 The Tinder Swindler, a Netflix crime documentary about Israeli con man Shimon Hayut.

Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

A neo Nazi cult leader pleaded guilty to plotting mass killings, including a plan to poison Jewish schoolchildren in Brooklyn, after directing followers toward violence worldwide.

Photo Maniac Murder Cult members shared on their Telegram channel from the criminal complaint, November 17, 2025.

Turkey says crashed cargo planed had 20 Turkish personnel on board

Turkey has stated that search and rescue operations were underway in coordination with Georgian authorities, but did not provide any other details on the cause of the crash or the casualties.

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

Neo-Nazis raise money for Georgia man wearing Nazi SS uniform who allegedly assaulted UGA student

A Georgia man in a Nazi uniform was arrested after assaulting a UGA student outside a bar. The incident has sparked outrage and drawn support from white supremacists.

Kenneth Leland Morgan wearing a Nazi SS uniform in Athens, Georgia, October 2025.

Taking in the best of Tbilisi in 28 hours

The best parts include wandering among ancient churches, visiting museums, enjoying the local cuisine, and soaking in the vibrant nightlife – all at very affordable prices.

THE COLOSSAL Chronicles of Georgia monument.

Sweet Georgian breezes: Visiting the Lopota Resort Grape Harvest Festival

The resort is especially well-suited for families, thanks to its large rooms, which can accommodate extended families.

THE LOPOTA Resort combining pampering with breathtaking Georgian nature.

From resort to roots: Georgia through Lopota, Telavi, and Nekresi

A perfect day trip from Lopota: Explore historic Telavi, visit King Erekle II’s palace, stroll the local market, see the 900-year-old plane tree, and discover the unique Nekresi Monastery.

Courtyard of Nekresi Monastery. Beyond the historical structures.

Authorities arrest 'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev upon arrival in Batumi, Georgia

The grounds for his arrest are still unknown, even to his attorneys.

Screenshot of Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, in his documentary series on Free TV.

A dream vacation in the green heart of Georgia – and no, it’s not what you thought

Pastoral lake, wine, ATVs through vineyards, a Slavic bathhouse, and local cuisine. Omri Galperin explored eastern Georgia – returning with peace of mind and a bottle of Chacha.

The modern Georgian restaurant at Lopota, beneath which lies the Château Buera winery

1.8 million-year-old human jawbone discovered in Georgia; a key ‘to Eurasia's first colonies’

The Orozmani site, 100 kilometers from Tbilisi, contains layers dated 1.77-1.84 million years old and could reveal the lifestyle of Eurasia's first human colonies outside Africa.

1.8 million year old human jawbone found in Georgia.