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Early morning on 7 October, a conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas started.

At 6:30 AM local time, Hamas launched rockets into southern Israel. The exact location of many rocket strikes is unknown. At 7:40 AM, Hamas militants started incursion and took over several Israeli towns. Up to 100 Israelis were taken hostage. Hundreds of young people at an all-night dance festival in southern Israel were under fire.

On 7 October, the annual festival "Wine Days in Georgia" will start. The motto is "Let's celebrate wine days together in the homeland of wine".

More than 50 wine companies, private farms and wineries will participate in the festival, held for the second time this year. The 9-day event will include exhibitions of local products, food and wine tasting, fairs, master classes, and concerts.

From 20 November to 25 November 2023, the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre hosts the 3rd International Voice Competition "Opera Crown".

This biannual competition takes place in the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi, offering contestants from all over the world the most welcoming atmosphere to perform at their best. The competition is open to young opera singers. There is an age limit for the contestants: the competition is open to women between 21 and 30 and men between 22 and 32. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

On 3 August 2023, a landslide hit the Shovi resort in Georgia, East Europe, late afternoon.

The area, which holidaymakers and tourists admired for its beautiful mountain vistas, fresh air, and mineral springs, is about 140 kilometres (85 miles) northwest of the capital city of Tbilisi. Located 1520 meters above sea level, it was a popular summer and winter holiday destination from the 1960s to last Thursday when the disaster destroyed the entire territory.

Chinese President Xi and Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili were delighted to meet in person in Chengdu City of Sichuan Province.

"China has always regarded Georgia as a good friend and partner. No matter how the international situation changes, China is firmly determined to develop its relations with Georgia," President Xi Jinping said. "We should make joint efforts to push for better development of China-Georgia strategic partnership at a new strategic point, provide impetus for the rejuvenation of the development of both countries and contribute positive energy to the progress of human civilisation."