What's Up Georgia

13/08/2026

💔 A 12-year-old boy has died after taking his parents’ car without permission and crashing it in Georgia.

The fatal accident happened in Ponichala, Tbilisi, on 12 August. According to local media reports, the child lost control of the vehicle and died at the scene.

The victim has been identified as Ponichala resident Tafdig Gahramanov. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released.

12/08/2026

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia delivers on the big stage once again! His sensational finish gives PSG the lead against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup final. Georgia’s superstar is built for nights like this. 🇬🇪🔥⚽️

12/08/2026

Georgia Reopens Search for Teen Missing Since 2014

Georgia’s Interior Ministry has renewed investigative and search operations in the case of Guram Dadianidze, who disappeared 12 years ago at the age of 17.

Dadianidze vanished on 11 June 2014 while returning from the Lomisoba festival near the village of Mleta. An eyewitness recalled the disappearance in an interview with Georgian broadcaster TV Pirveli, saying: “It was as if the sky had swallowed him—he vanished without a trace.”

The case received renewed attention after a video recorded that same day resurfaced online. Guram’s mother believes her son can be heard in the footage pleading: “Don’t leave me, please.”

Police say more than 20 people have recently been questioned, including the person who filmed and uploaded the video. Around 50 officers equipped with specialist technology are now re-examining the area where Guram was last seen. His fate remains unknown.

The photograph accompanying this article reportedly shows Guram Dadianidze alongside people who were with him on the night he disappeared. His family believes those present may hold crucial information about what happened and is calling on them to tell investigators everything they know.

12/08/2026

Bulletproof Umbrella

An old video of former Polish President Andrzej Duda visiting Ukraine has gone viral again—not because of the armed security team, but because of a mysterious umbrella carried by one of his bodyguards.

Social media users claim it is a bulletproof umbrella designed to unfold into a portable ballistic shield. Such protective umbrellas do exist.

12/08/2026

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NO LIFERISK

12/08/2026

Locals force convicted s*x offender out of Leeds neighbourhood

Around 80–90 residents gathered outside the home of Desmond Newton in Seacroft, Leeds. Newton was convicted in 2017 of s*xually grooming a minor online and attempting to meet her.

After tensions escalated and the property was damaged, police arrived and escorted Newton and his partner from the house for their safety. There is no indication that he was arrested over a new offence.

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

Georgian Judo World Champion Koba Mchedlishvili Gets Married

Georgian judoka Koba Mchedlishvili has married Maria Meskhishvili in a stunning wedding ceremony.

Mchedlishvili is a former cadet world and European champion, as well as a European champion at under-23 level.

The newlyweds shared beautiful moments from their celebration on social media, offering followers a glimpse of their special day.

10/08/2026

Man Who Saved a Mother and Her Two Children from a River Found Safe

Irakli Makatsaria rescued a mother and her two children from drowning in the River Skuri, but was then swept away by the current himself.

He was later found safe and unharmed after managing to escape from the river on his own.

09/08/2026

He Scored, Fell Down a Tunnel — Then VAR Ruled Out the Goal

Source: Yahoo Sports⁠

Brazilian footballer Jacy had possibly the worst goal celebration imaginable during Coritiba’s match against Chapecoense.

After scoring, he jumped over the advertising boards to celebrate — without realising there was an open dressing-room tunnel behind them. He disappeared down the stairs and was later substituted because of the injury.

Then came the final blow: VAR ruled out the goal for offside.

So, in one sequence, Jacy got a goal, an injury — and then no goal.

Coritiba still won the match 2–1.