AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoModernist Heritage Under Threat: Protests are growing over the demolition of Tbilisi’s “Rike Tubes” modernist arts complex, with architects and preservationists warning the city is losing a defining skyline feature. Public Health Alarm: Georgia’s Public Defender’s Office says asbestos may have been found under Rustaveli Avenue during rehabilitation, urging Tbilisi City Hall to investigate and protect students as classes resume. Abkhaz-Georgia Reconciliation in Shock: Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava, a reconciliation advocate, was found dead in a Tbilisi apartment; authorities report no initial signs of violence and are investigating, while rights groups demand a thorough probe amid claims he faced threats. Protest Politics: Supporters of Euro-integration kept marching in Tbilisi for the 639th consecutive day, as more participants from the 2024-2025 protests were pardoned. Diaspora & Culture: The Diaspora Creatives Awards announced its inaugural 2026 ceremony in Atlanta, spotlighting African artists across music, film, media and entrepreneurship. Sports Business Buzz: Ticket sales for the new College Swimming League are surging, with Georgia set to appear in the early season schedule.
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