👮🏻♂️ There was a shooting in the Vake district of Tbilisi, two people were injured.
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are working at the intersection of Arakishvili and Paliashvili streets. According to eyewitnesses, the moped shooter fired several shots at two men.
ℹ️ This is the sixth case of the use of weapons in the Georgian capital in the current year.
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are working at the intersection of Arakishvili and Paliashvili streets. According to eyewitnesses, the moped shooter fired several shots at two men.
ℹ️ This is the sixth case of the use of weapons in the Georgian capital in the current year.
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⚖️ The country is discussing the words of Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, who, speaking at an event dedicated to Independence Day, made a statement about the trial.
“A fair trial that dates back many centuries in Georgia and is based on the monuments of Georgian law... The history of Georgian law would adorn many European countries, and it’s a bit of a shame that today we cannot properly continue this heritage.”
Irakli Kobakhidze, chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, reacted to these words: "Regarding the statement about the trial, I think it was shameful. A very serious problem is that on May 26, on a holiday, the president does not know what she is talking about. We must hint her about it in order to protect the institution of the president," he told reporters. The politician added that the issue of impeachment is not on the agenda.
“A fair trial that dates back many centuries in Georgia and is based on the monuments of Georgian law... The history of Georgian law would adorn many European countries, and it’s a bit of a shame that today we cannot properly continue this heritage.”
Irakli Kobakhidze, chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, reacted to these words: "Regarding the statement about the trial, I think it was shameful. A very serious problem is that on May 26, on a holiday, the president does not know what she is talking about. We must hint her about it in order to protect the institution of the president," he told reporters. The politician added that the issue of impeachment is not on the agenda.
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🏳️🌈🚫🇬🇪 Radical Georgian movements warn that they will not allow LGBT actions in the country this year.
Zurab Makharadze of Alt-Info (a traditionalist pro-Russian organization) reported on what their reaction would be if someone planned to hold a pride in Georgia this year. According to him, the actions of the movements could become "uncontrollable and much worse than last year." He practically delivered an ultimatum to the government: “Prohibit by law public demonstrations in the streets. If the state fails to rise to the challenge, and this handful of provocateurs and supporting diplomats still try to stage actions, we will have to take drastic measures.”
ℹ️ The tragic events of July 5, 2021 began after representatives of the LGBT community announced the action. The "march of dignity" did not take place, but the radicals took out all their anger on the media - they brutally cracked down on anyone they saw with a microphone or camera in their hands.
July 6 was not without incident. On this day, supporters of the LGBT community were still able to gather on Rustaveli Avenue. The police built a cordon so that the participants in the contraction did not reach them. Nevertheless, there were several skirmishes, and those who quarreled had to be taken out under guard. Since that day, a large Orthodox cross has stood by the Parliament of Georgia.
👮🏻♂️ By this time, the court found 21 people guilty, 20 of whom received prison sentences (from 9 months to 5 years), and one was fined.
⚧ So far, none of the LGBT organizations has announced their intention to hold actions in July.
Zurab Makharadze of Alt-Info (a traditionalist pro-Russian organization) reported on what their reaction would be if someone planned to hold a pride in Georgia this year. According to him, the actions of the movements could become "uncontrollable and much worse than last year." He practically delivered an ultimatum to the government: “Prohibit by law public demonstrations in the streets. If the state fails to rise to the challenge, and this handful of provocateurs and supporting diplomats still try to stage actions, we will have to take drastic measures.”
ℹ️ The tragic events of July 5, 2021 began after representatives of the LGBT community announced the action. The "march of dignity" did not take place, but the radicals took out all their anger on the media - they brutally cracked down on anyone they saw with a microphone or camera in their hands.
July 6 was not without incident. On this day, supporters of the LGBT community were still able to gather on Rustaveli Avenue. The police built a cordon so that the participants in the contraction did not reach them. Nevertheless, there were several skirmishes, and those who quarreled had to be taken out under guard. Since that day, a large Orthodox cross has stood by the Parliament of Georgia.
👮🏻♂️ By this time, the court found 21 people guilty, 20 of whom received prison sentences (from 9 months to 5 years), and one was fined.
⚧ So far, none of the LGBT organizations has announced their intention to hold actions in July.
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🏳️🌈🚫 Transgender women was attacked in Tbilisi.
About 20 men forced the door, broke into the house where five transgender women lived and beat them. This happened in the Chugureti region. The owner of the premises, who rented out housing, was also beaten up. According to the victims, screams and threats to life were heard: “Let's kill them!” and others.
❗️UPD: The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed about the crime.
About 20 men forced the door, broke into the house where five transgender women lived and beat them. This happened in the Chugureti region. The owner of the premises, who rented out housing, was also beaten up. According to the victims, screams and threats to life were heard: “Let's kill them!” and others.
❗️UPD: The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed about the crime.
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🇬🇪❤️⛰ The 240-meter unique glass bridge in the Dashbashi canyon is almost ready to open.
The location, which I wrote about recently, will fully open on June 15th and can become one of the diamonds (in the literal sense) of Georgia. A beautiful waterfall, a mesmerizing canyon and a gem-shaped bridge. All this at a distance of 90 kilometers from the capital. Watch footage from the final preparatory work.
📹 video of Marian Tedoradze and Kassland_Tsalka
The location, which I wrote about recently, will fully open on June 15th and can become one of the diamonds (in the literal sense) of Georgia. A beautiful waterfall, a mesmerizing canyon and a gem-shaped bridge. All this at a distance of 90 kilometers from the capital. Watch footage from the final preparatory work.
📹 video of Marian Tedoradze and Kassland_Tsalka
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📈🎰 In 2022, 133 foreign gaming systems translated their websites into Georgian and entered the local market.
Since March 1, according to the new legislation of Georgia, the gambling sector has found itself in a new reality, it is forbidden to play gambling:
- persons under 25 years old
- civil servants
- socially vulnerable
Tax increases for gambling companies have risen to 70%, and they are prohibited from advertising on television, on the streets and local sites. While local providers began to rebuild, foreigners became more active in the market.
🗣 According to the head of the association, Giorgi Mamulashvili: “No one has the illusion that fewer people will play. Many companies have entered Georgia that do not have licenses and do not have the right to work, but have simplified access to their sites, for example, using SMS verification. We counted 133 gaming sites that were translated into Georgian. For example, 1Xbet came, which is not licensed worldwide. This is quite harmful to the social background, the players and all this has poor prospects. ”
Since March 1, according to the new legislation of Georgia, the gambling sector has found itself in a new reality, it is forbidden to play gambling:
- persons under 25 years old
- civil servants
- socially vulnerable
Tax increases for gambling companies have risen to 70%, and they are prohibited from advertising on television, on the streets and local sites. While local providers began to rebuild, foreigners became more active in the market.
🗣 According to the head of the association, Giorgi Mamulashvili: “No one has the illusion that fewer people will play. Many companies have entered Georgia that do not have licenses and do not have the right to work, but have simplified access to their sites, for example, using SMS verification. We counted 133 gaming sites that were translated into Georgian. For example, 1Xbet came, which is not licensed worldwide. This is quite harmful to the social background, the players and all this has poor prospects. ”
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🇬🇪 30.05. - The main news about Georgia in a day.
While we left the June heat approaching Tbilisi (they promise this week until 35) to Adjara, several important events took place, which I write about in the summary:
📍 Employees of the Borjomi company, which is now idle due to sanctions, announce a large-scale strike demanding the return of laid-off employees, improve working conditions and issue wage arrears
📍 Prime Minister Garibashvili is on an official visit to Jordan, where a land plot was handed over to Georgia for the construction of a cultural center on the banks of the Jordan River
📍 TSU students hold protests demanding online exams and hybrid learning
📍 EU Ambassador to Georgia Harzel said that “Georgia could be better prepared for the historic moment of applying to the EU, as it comes at a time when there is growing concern about where the country is heading, what vector of development is it heading for?”
📍 the national currency depreciated sharply, falling by 9 tetri against the dollar (rate 2.95), and against the euro by 11 tetri (rate 3.18)
📍 Jincharadze, a deputy from the ruling Georgian Dream party, became the chairman of Batumi Sakrebulo, receiving 18 out of 35 votes (the opposition did not participate in the voting)
📍 in Tbilisi, the sons of the late thief in law "Dato Tbilissky" were detained, who are suspected of shooting in the Vake region and possible involvement in the murder of Nika Kvaratskhelia
📍 Tbilisi and Bucharest became twin cities, the corresponding agreement was signed by the capital's mayor Kaladze, who is on a visit to Romania
While we left the June heat approaching Tbilisi (they promise this week until 35) to Adjara, several important events took place, which I write about in the summary:
📍 Employees of the Borjomi company, which is now idle due to sanctions, announce a large-scale strike demanding the return of laid-off employees, improve working conditions and issue wage arrears
📍 Prime Minister Garibashvili is on an official visit to Jordan, where a land plot was handed over to Georgia for the construction of a cultural center on the banks of the Jordan River
📍 TSU students hold protests demanding online exams and hybrid learning
📍 EU Ambassador to Georgia Harzel said that “Georgia could be better prepared for the historic moment of applying to the EU, as it comes at a time when there is growing concern about where the country is heading, what vector of development is it heading for?”
📍 the national currency depreciated sharply, falling by 9 tetri against the dollar (rate 2.95), and against the euro by 11 tetri (rate 3.18)
📍 Jincharadze, a deputy from the ruling Georgian Dream party, became the chairman of Batumi Sakrebulo, receiving 18 out of 35 votes (the opposition did not participate in the voting)
📍 in Tbilisi, the sons of the late thief in law "Dato Tbilissky" were detained, who are suspected of shooting in the Vake region and possible involvement in the murder of Nika Kvaratskhelia
📍 Tbilisi and Bucharest became twin cities, the corresponding agreement was signed by the capital's mayor Kaladze, who is on a visit to Romania
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🔁 The new president of the self-proclaimed South Ossetia, Alan Gagloev, has suspended his predecessor's decree on a referendum pending consultations with Moscow.
In his decree, he noted the inadmissibility of a unilateral referendum decision on issues affecting the legitimate rights and interests of the Russian Federation.
ℹ️ On May 13, Anatoly Bibilov, then president of the South Ossetia, ordered a referendum on unification with Russia to be held on July 17 in the region.
In his decree, he noted the inadmissibility of a unilateral referendum decision on issues affecting the legitimate rights and interests of the Russian Federation.
ℹ️ On May 13, Anatoly Bibilov, then president of the South Ossetia, ordered a referendum on unification with Russia to be held on July 17 in the region.
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📈💳 In the first four months of 2022, transactions worth 1.1 billion lari (about $350 million) were carried out from foreign bank cards in Georgia.
This is three times more than in the same period of the last pandemic year. About 1.6 million transactions with foreign cards are carried out monthly through ATMs and terminals in Georgia, the National Bank said. In terms of lari, this is about 8 million lari per day.
Monthly stats:
January - 257 million lari;
February - 314 million lari;
March - 309 million lari;
April - 230 million lari.
ℹ️ Since March, these data do not include Russian bank cards, the service of which was terminated after the introduction of international banking sanctions.
This is three times more than in the same period of the last pandemic year. About 1.6 million transactions with foreign cards are carried out monthly through ATMs and terminals in Georgia, the National Bank said. In terms of lari, this is about 8 million lari per day.
Monthly stats:
January - 257 million lari;
February - 314 million lari;
March - 309 million lari;
April - 230 million lari.
ℹ️ Since March, these data do not include Russian bank cards, the service of which was terminated after the introduction of international banking sanctions.
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📈🛢From July 1, 2022, the gas tariff for commercial consumers will increase in Georgia.
📍SOCAR Georgia Gas and Sakorgas announced an increase in natural gas tariffs for non-residential consumers. In these networks, one cubic meter of natural gas will cost 1.38 lari instead of 1.15 lari.
📍 Tbilisi Energy raises natural gas tariffs for non-residential consumers from GEL 1.10 per cubic meter of gas to GEL 1.35
📍SOCAR Georgia Gas and Sakorgas announced an increase in natural gas tariffs for non-residential consumers. In these networks, one cubic meter of natural gas will cost 1.38 lari instead of 1.15 lari.
📍 Tbilisi Energy raises natural gas tariffs for non-residential consumers from GEL 1.10 per cubic meter of gas to GEL 1.35
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🏳🌈🚫 Tbilisi Pride has stated that it is dropping the idea of holding a street rally in Tbilisi this year as it is unsafe for the participants.
"LGBTQ is the only group effectively denied the right to gather and demonstrate in our country," the movement said in a statement.
However, according to them, "Pride Week" will still be held from June 28 to July 2, but the organizers will limit themselves to holding several closed events (film screening, conference, festival).
❗️ On May 28, conservative and radical movements made a statement that they would not allow any public actions in support of LGBT people in Georgia and would react to them as harshly as possible.
"LGBTQ is the only group effectively denied the right to gather and demonstrate in our country," the movement said in a statement.
However, according to them, "Pride Week" will still be held from June 28 to July 2, but the organizers will limit themselves to holding several closed events (film screening, conference, festival).
❗️ On May 28, conservative and radical movements made a statement that they would not allow any public actions in support of LGBT people in Georgia and would react to them as harshly as possible.
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👮🏻♂️ Turkish businessman Galip Ozturk was arrested in Batumi.
This is one of the largest entrepreneurs in Adjara, the owner of several hotels, large real estate objects, and a philanthropist. In Turkey, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. He is also known for having 20 children in a year with his 24-year-old wife with the help of surrogate mothers.
❗️Eyewitnesses report that special forces have entered the building where the businessman is located.
This is one of the largest entrepreneurs in Adjara, the owner of several hotels, large real estate objects, and a philanthropist. In Turkey, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. He is also known for having 20 children in a year with his 24-year-old wife with the help of surrogate mothers.
❗️Eyewitnesses report that special forces have entered the building where the businessman is located.
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🇬🇪↔️🇹🇷 Turkey cancels PCR tests for entering the country through all border points from June 1.
From Georgia, respectively, too. This was reported by the Turkish Ministry of Internal Affairs. Let me remind you that the Sarpi checkpoint from Georgia to Turkey operates 24/7.
From Georgia, respectively, too. This was reported by the Turkish Ministry of Internal Affairs. Let me remind you that the Sarpi checkpoint from Georgia to Turkey operates 24/7.
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🦠 Coronavirus statistics for the past (from May 23 to May 29) week:
575 new cases
614 recovered
1 died
- 38 vaccines in the last 24 hours
Epidemiologists suggest that disease rates could rise again in the fall as new strains emerge and vaccination rates are low.
❗️It is expected that the Georgian government will soon consider the possibility of abolishing PCR tests at the border for incoming foreigners.
575 new cases
614 recovered
1 died
- 38 vaccines in the last 24 hours
Epidemiologists suggest that disease rates could rise again in the fall as new strains emerge and vaccination rates are low.
❗️It is expected that the Georgian government will soon consider the possibility of abolishing PCR tests at the border for incoming foreigners.
🇬🇪🚄🇦🇲 Starting June 14, SCR will launch trains between Yerevan and Batumi.
Departure from Yerevan on Tuesdays and Fridays, from Batumi - on Wednesdays and Saturdays. At the same time, on the remaining days of the week, a passenger train will run on the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan route 5 times a week.
The summer season trains will last until September 30.
📌 Tickets here
Departure from Yerevan on Tuesdays and Fridays, from Batumi - on Wednesdays and Saturdays. At the same time, on the remaining days of the week, a passenger train will run on the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan route 5 times a week.
The summer season trains will last until September 30.
📌 Tickets here
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💻📱 According to the 2021 report of the Communications Commission, the number of fixed broadband Internet subscribers exceeded one million and amounted to 1,009,000.
Of these, 962,000 are individuals and 47,000 are legal entities. According to the commission, compared to 2020, the number of subscribers increased by 4.3% (by 41,000 subscribers). In 2021, it was provided in 158 villages across the country. The service of fixed broadband access is implemented in all cities and towns of Georgia, and the Internet is available in 2351 villages (out of 3385) of Georgia.
ℹ️ The largest number of subscribers from individuals is 474,000 "MagtiCom", 286,000 - "Silknet", 59,000 subscribers - "New Networks Group", 50,000 - "Skytel", and 94,000 subscribers are distributed among various small and medium-sized companies.
Of these, 962,000 are individuals and 47,000 are legal entities. According to the commission, compared to 2020, the number of subscribers increased by 4.3% (by 41,000 subscribers). In 2021, it was provided in 158 villages across the country. The service of fixed broadband access is implemented in all cities and towns of Georgia, and the Internet is available in 2351 villages (out of 3385) of Georgia.
ℹ️ The largest number of subscribers from individuals is 474,000 "MagtiCom", 286,000 - "Silknet", 59,000 subscribers - "New Networks Group", 50,000 - "Skytel", and 94,000 subscribers are distributed among various small and medium-sized companies.
📈 Food prices will rise in Georgia.
An increase in gas tariffs for commercial users will cause an increase in prices for goods produced in the country. The head of the Union of Taxpayers Alexander Ratishvili spoke about this:
"Someone will be forced to raise prices tomorrow, someone may keep them for a while at the expense of their own profits, but not more than for 2-3 months."
ℹ️ Yesterday, several gas distribution companies announced an increase in tariffs for legal entities by 21-22%.
An increase in gas tariffs for commercial users will cause an increase in prices for goods produced in the country. The head of the Union of Taxpayers Alexander Ratishvili spoke about this:
"Someone will be forced to raise prices tomorrow, someone may keep them for a while at the expense of their own profits, but not more than for 2-3 months."
ℹ️ Yesterday, several gas distribution companies announced an increase in tariffs for legal entities by 21-22%.
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📱 Which smartphone manufacturers are the most popular in Georgia.
The Communications Commission has published a report for 2021, which reflects the statistics of the number of mobile devices in Georgia. According to the document, there are 5 million telephones in the country (for 3 million 600 thousand inhabitants).
📊 Rating of the most popular smartphone brands in Georgia:
1. Samsung - 39% of the market
2. Apple - 15%
3. Xiaomi - 13%
4. HUAWEI - 7%
5. Nokia - 5%
6. Lenovo - 1%
7. Other brands (in general) 18%
The Communications Commission has published a report for 2021, which reflects the statistics of the number of mobile devices in Georgia. According to the document, there are 5 million telephones in the country (for 3 million 600 thousand inhabitants).
📊 Rating of the most popular smartphone brands in Georgia:
1. Samsung - 39% of the market
2. Apple - 15%
3. Xiaomi - 13%
4. HUAWEI - 7%
5. Nokia - 5%
6. Lenovo - 1%
7. Other brands (in general) 18%
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👮🏻♂ The Prosecutor's Office of Georgia issued a statement regarding the detention of one of the largest businessmen of Adjara, Turkish citizen Galip Ozturk.
According to the investigation, during an inspection conducted on May 31, cocaine (7.2 grams) was found in the apartment of Galif Ozturk, in connection with which he was charged under Article 260 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, related to the acquisition and possession of a large amount of drugs. Punishment under this article is from 8 to 20 years or life imprisonment.
❗️The case against the businessman is also being investigated by the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Finance, which includes deliberate large-scale tax evasion, the production and use of fake payment documents and the legalization of illegal income. The businessman has not yet been charged in this regard.
According to the investigation, during an inspection conducted on May 31, cocaine (7.2 grams) was found in the apartment of Galif Ozturk, in connection with which he was charged under Article 260 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, related to the acquisition and possession of a large amount of drugs. Punishment under this article is from 8 to 20 years or life imprisonment.
❗️The case against the businessman is also being investigated by the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Finance, which includes deliberate large-scale tax evasion, the production and use of fake payment documents and the legalization of illegal income. The businessman has not yet been charged in this regard.
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🇬🇪The Georgian national football team defeated the team 🇬🇮Gibraltar in the Nations League match with a score of 4-0.
The match was held in Tbilisi. The next game will also take place in the Georgian capital on 12.06., but the opponent will be of a much higher level, the Bulgarian team.
The match was held in Tbilisi. The next game will also take place in the Georgian capital on 12.06., but the opponent will be of a much higher level, the Bulgarian team.
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