🇬🇪 Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili made several important statements last night.
📍About Zelensky: “We are probably one of the few countries in Europe where he was not given the opportunity to make a speech in parliament. This does not require anything else but total, moral solidarity?! We should have invited Zelensky to the Georgian parliament!”
📍About Saakashvili: "There will be no pardon for the ex-president, as it will increase the polarization in the country."
📍About the application to the EU: “We are probably in shape for obtaining the status of an EU candidate country, since we have been preparing for a long time.”
📍About the courts in the country: “My conclusion about the court is what all our partners tell us. It’s a shame for me that in a country with such a history and traditions regarding the judiciary, we are reminded that reforms are needed and it is not developed properly.”
📍About Zelensky: “We are probably one of the few countries in Europe where he was not given the opportunity to make a speech in parliament. This does not require anything else but total, moral solidarity?! We should have invited Zelensky to the Georgian parliament!”
📍About Saakashvili: "There will be no pardon for the ex-president, as it will increase the polarization in the country."
📍About the application to the EU: “We are probably in shape for obtaining the status of an EU candidate country, since we have been preparing for a long time.”
📍About the courts in the country: “My conclusion about the court is what all our partners tell us. It’s a shame for me that in a country with such a history and traditions regarding the judiciary, we are reminded that reforms are needed and it is not developed properly.”
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🇬🇪📈 Annual inflation in Georgia was 13.3%.
What has risen in price in Georgia:
📍Food and non-alcoholic drinks
- vegetables and fruits and vegetables 51%
- bread and bakery products 34%
- mineral water, drinks, juices 23%
- fruits and grapes 23%
- fish 19%
📍Transport group:
- operation of personal transport 25%
- transport services 12%
- purchase of vehicles 3%
📍Housing, water, gas, electricity:
- actual housing tax 28%
- current content 13%
- electricity, gas and other fuels 11%
What has risen in price in Georgia:
📍Food and non-alcoholic drinks
- vegetables and fruits and vegetables 51%
- bread and bakery products 34%
- mineral water, drinks, juices 23%
- fruits and grapes 23%
- fish 19%
📍Transport group:
- operation of personal transport 25%
- transport services 12%
- purchase of vehicles 3%
📍Housing, water, gas, electricity:
- actual housing tax 28%
- current content 13%
- electricity, gas and other fuels 11%
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📱❗️🇬🇪 American companies Telcell Wireless LLC and International Telcell Cellular, which own Magti, are filing a lawsuit against the Government of Georgia in international arbitration.
According to public information on investment disputes, the amount offered as compensation by investors is 462 million lari (about $ 154 million).
❗️Magti is the No. 1 player in the Georgian communications sector, occupies a leading position both in the fixed Internet market and in the mobile market. The company's assets amount to more than one billion lari.
According to public information on investment disputes, the amount offered as compensation by investors is 462 million lari (about $ 154 million).
❗️Magti is the No. 1 player in the Georgian communications sector, occupies a leading position both in the fixed Internet market and in the mobile market. The company's assets amount to more than one billion lari.
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🇬🇪 Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili spoke today in Bratislava at the global security forum.
What is the most important and interesting he said:
📍we did our homework, we are waiting for the decision of the EU
📍 Georgia will carry out reforms and transform into a real European state, which will allow it to join the European Union in 5-10 years
📍 the only organization in the world that provides security guarantees, NATO
📍 The EU will make Russia very happy if it refuses Georgia the status of a candidate for admission to the European Union
“We, Georgians and Georgia, are always where Europe needs it, where the world and the international community need it,” the Prime Minister said.
What is the most important and interesting he said:
📍we did our homework, we are waiting for the decision of the EU
📍 Georgia will carry out reforms and transform into a real European state, which will allow it to join the European Union in 5-10 years
📍 the only organization in the world that provides security guarantees, NATO
📍 The EU will make Russia very happy if it refuses Georgia the status of a candidate for admission to the European Union
“We, Georgians and Georgia, are always where Europe needs it, where the world and the international community need it,” the Prime Minister said.
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🇦🇿🛫🇬🇪 Azerbaijan's low-cost carrier Buta Airways resumed flights to Batumi on June 3.
Flights on the Baku-Batumi route will be performed three times a week - on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The price starts from 140 euros (round trip). There are also flights Baku-Tbilisi. Tickets on the airline's website.
🏎 Those interested can still make it to the Formula 1 stage in Baku on June 12.
🚧 The land border between Georgia and Azerbaijan is still closed.
Flights on the Baku-Batumi route will be performed three times a week - on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The price starts from 140 euros (round trip). There are also flights Baku-Tbilisi. Tickets on the airline's website.
🏎 Those interested can still make it to the Formula 1 stage in Baku on June 12.
🚧 The land border between Georgia and Azerbaijan is still closed.
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📲📊💻 The use of social networks and the Internet at Georgian enterprises.
Geostat published the results of an information technology study. According to the survey, as of January 1, 2022:
📍31.1% of organizations have social media accounts and pages (0.2% more compared to 2021)
📍68% did not use social media tools in business during the specified period.
📍28.8% of enterprise employees used a corporate laptop, tablet or smartphone to connect to the Internet.
📍13.4% of organizations have a website
📍84.2% of surveyed businesses have internet access
📍75.3% used fiber (FTTH), cable technology, DSL connection (ADSL, SDSL, VDSL) to access the Internet.
Geostat published the results of an information technology study. According to the survey, as of January 1, 2022:
📍31.1% of organizations have social media accounts and pages (0.2% more compared to 2021)
📍68% did not use social media tools in business during the specified period.
📍28.8% of enterprise employees used a corporate laptop, tablet or smartphone to connect to the Internet.
📍13.4% of organizations have a website
📍84.2% of surveyed businesses have internet access
📍75.3% used fiber (FTTH), cable technology, DSL connection (ADSL, SDSL, VDSL) to access the Internet.
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⚡️ Thunderstorm in Georgia.
Yesterday, near the village of Tsagvli (120 km from Tbilisi), we managed to capture such beauty.
📹 video Egor Boldovsky
Yesterday, near the village of Tsagvli (120 km from Tbilisi), we managed to capture such beauty.
📹 video Egor Boldovsky
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🇺🇦🇬🇪 The Minister of Education of Ukraine thanked Georgia for supporting Ukrainian children.
“This is a big, powerful support for Ukraine during the war. More than 100 countries have opened Ukrainian classrooms and allocated educational space for our children, and this is very important for all Ukrainians. Our students must have the opportunity to receive an education that is essential for their future. Many thanks to the Georgian people, all of Georgia, our friends for this important and powerful support,” said Sergey Shkarlet.
ℹ️ By the decision of the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, Ukrainian sectors were created in the 41st school named after Grushevsky in Tbilisi and the 20th school in Batumi, where education takes place according to a unified Ukrainian curriculum. Currently, about 400 children study there.
“This is a big, powerful support for Ukraine during the war. More than 100 countries have opened Ukrainian classrooms and allocated educational space for our children, and this is very important for all Ukrainians. Our students must have the opportunity to receive an education that is essential for their future. Many thanks to the Georgian people, all of Georgia, our friends for this important and powerful support,” said Sergey Shkarlet.
ℹ️ By the decision of the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, Ukrainian sectors were created in the 41st school named after Grushevsky in Tbilisi and the 20th school in Batumi, where education takes place according to a unified Ukrainian curriculum. Currently, about 400 children study there.
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🇬🇪⚽️🇧🇬 The Georgian national football team defeated the Bulgarian team with a score of 5-2.
The next game between the same rivals will take place (probably with a full stadium) on June 12 in Tbilisi. We should expect a beautiful match.
🔗 Tickets from 5 GEL are already on sale here.
The next game between the same rivals will take place (probably with a full stadium) on June 12 in Tbilisi. We should expect a beautiful match.
🔗 Tickets from 5 GEL are already on sale here.
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⛔️ Protesting workers blocked the entrances and entry of vehicles to the Borjomi factories.
They stated that the company's administration offers jobs to residents of the regions, as well as citizens of Russia and Ukraine, with whom it plans to replace them. At the same time, they promise a salary 3-4 times higher than that of the protesters, who are not paid a salary for 2 months of downtime.
❗️The management of "Borjomi" has not yet made response statements.
They stated that the company's administration offers jobs to residents of the regions, as well as citizens of Russia and Ukraine, with whom it plans to replace them. At the same time, they promise a salary 3-4 times higher than that of the protesters, who are not paid a salary for 2 months of downtime.
❗️The management of "Borjomi" has not yet made response statements.
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⛽️🚫🇷🇺 Rosneft is no longer a shareholder in Gulf.
Vano Nakaidze, CEO of Petrocas Energy Group, bought a minority stake in 49% of the shares of the Russian energy giant. As a result of the transaction, Rosneft completely abandoned its share, and two of its representatives left the board of directors. Petrocas Energy Group is one of the leaders in the wholesale and retail network of petroleum products. In Georgia, it includes the network of filling stations of the Gulf brand, the oil terminal in Poti and Petrocas Fuel Service Georgia, one of the largest suppliers of jet fuel.
ℹ️ According to the World Experience for Georgia (WEG) report, Russian companies own capital and assets in the Georgian energy sector. The Russian company Inter RAO owns 75% of the shares of the Tbilisi company Telasi and 75% of the shares of Telmiko. PJSC FGC UES owns a 50% stake in Sakrusenergo, the owner of high-voltage power lines. Also in Georgia, several HPPs are owned by Energia LLC, 70% of which is owned by a Russian.
Vano Nakaidze, CEO of Petrocas Energy Group, bought a minority stake in 49% of the shares of the Russian energy giant. As a result of the transaction, Rosneft completely abandoned its share, and two of its representatives left the board of directors. Petrocas Energy Group is one of the leaders in the wholesale and retail network of petroleum products. In Georgia, it includes the network of filling stations of the Gulf brand, the oil terminal in Poti and Petrocas Fuel Service Georgia, one of the largest suppliers of jet fuel.
ℹ️ According to the World Experience for Georgia (WEG) report, Russian companies own capital and assets in the Georgian energy sector. The Russian company Inter RAO owns 75% of the shares of the Tbilisi company Telasi and 75% of the shares of Telmiko. PJSC FGC UES owns a 50% stake in Sakrusenergo, the owner of high-voltage power lines. Also in Georgia, several HPPs are owned by Energia LLC, 70% of which is owned by a Russian.
🇬🇪📊 The National Tourism Administration has published detailed tourism statistics for May 2022.
Over the past month, 359,238 foreigners visited Georgia. Which countries did the visitors come from and comparison with the same period last year:
🇹🇷Turkey – 60184 ( 175%)
🇷🇺Russia – 51161 ( 377%)
🇦🇲Armenia - 42606 ( 332%)
🇮🇱Israel - 18986 ( 69%)
🇺🇦Ukraine - 15005 ( 30%)
🇦🇿Azerbaijan – 12634 (121%)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan - 10965 (135%)
⚪️🔴⚪️Belarus – 9780 ( 316)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 8559 ( 1802)
ℹ️ The overall level of tourism has increased by 228% compared to 2021, but is only 49.7% of the pre-pandemic 2019.
Over the past month, 359,238 foreigners visited Georgia. Which countries did the visitors come from and comparison with the same period last year:
🇹🇷Turkey – 60184 ( 175%)
🇷🇺Russia – 51161 ( 377%)
🇦🇲Armenia - 42606 ( 332%)
🇮🇱Israel - 18986 ( 69%)
🇺🇦Ukraine - 15005 ( 30%)
🇦🇿Azerbaijan – 12634 (121%)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan - 10965 (135%)
⚪️🔴⚪️Belarus – 9780 ( 316)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 8559 ( 1802)
ℹ️ The overall level of tourism has increased by 228% compared to 2021, but is only 49.7% of the pre-pandemic 2019.
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🏳️🌈🚫🇬🇪 A protest rally was held near the building of the EU Delegation in Tbilisi.
Several dozen anti-LGBT movement participants gathered on Chavchavadze Avenue with placards that state "Diplomats - hands off our children", "Idiot ambassadors must be expelled from the country." All this was accompanied by crossed out photographs of European ambassadors. This is due to the fact that earlier diplomats have repeatedly expressed words of support for LGBT movements in Georgia and pointed out the importance of equal rights in society.
👮🏻♂️Police detained several representatives of violent groups, including protest leader Guram Palavandishvili.
🇪🇺 Let me remind you that this week the EU commission will consider Georgia's application for EU candidate status.
Several dozen anti-LGBT movement participants gathered on Chavchavadze Avenue with placards that state "Diplomats - hands off our children", "Idiot ambassadors must be expelled from the country." All this was accompanied by crossed out photographs of European ambassadors. This is due to the fact that earlier diplomats have repeatedly expressed words of support for LGBT movements in Georgia and pointed out the importance of equal rights in society.
👮🏻♂️Police detained several representatives of violent groups, including protest leader Guram Palavandishvili.
🇪🇺 Let me remind you that this week the EU commission will consider Georgia's application for EU candidate status.
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🇬🇪The President of Georgia, who is on an official visit to Italy, spoke about the anti-LGBT actions that took place in the country yesterday.
According to her, “It is unimaginable and defies logic that the activation of pro-Russian, violent, homophobic, anti-European groups at the most important moments for the country is uncontrollable. These are deliberate actions that damage the European path of Georgia and do not reflect the opinion of the people.”
ℹ️ Yesterday, several dozen people came to protest at the EU Delegation in Tbilisi. Participants' posters featured homophobic slogans and crossed-out photographs of European diplomats working in the country.
According to her, “It is unimaginable and defies logic that the activation of pro-Russian, violent, homophobic, anti-European groups at the most important moments for the country is uncontrollable. These are deliberate actions that damage the European path of Georgia and do not reflect the opinion of the people.”
ℹ️ Yesterday, several dozen people came to protest at the EU Delegation in Tbilisi. Participants' posters featured homophobic slogans and crossed-out photographs of European diplomats working in the country.
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📍The government of Georgia will become a co-owner of Borjomi.
The Ministry of Economy of Georgia has completed negotiations on the transfer to the government of a controlling stake in Borjomi, owned by Alfa Group, which fell under the sanctions.
The details of the deal are expected to be announced in the coming days.
The Ministry of Economy of Georgia has completed negotiations on the transfer to the government of a controlling stake in Borjomi, owned by Alfa Group, which fell under the sanctions.
The details of the deal are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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🦠 Coronavirus statistics for the past (from 30.05 to 05.06) week:
511 new cases
514 recovered
7 died
💉 44.1% of the adult population is fully vaccinated.
ℹ️ Omicron BA2 strain circulates and predominates in the country.
511 new cases
514 recovered
7 died
💉 44.1% of the adult population is fully vaccinated.
ℹ️ Omicron BA2 strain circulates and predominates in the country.
💧🚫 Due to the natural disaster and floods in the suburbs of Tbilisi (Saguramo - 28 km from the center), in many areas of the capital until tomorrow the water supply is cut off.
It will definitely affect the city center, the Mtatsminda and Vake districts, as well as Saburtalo, Didube and Gldani.
Estimated time of inclusion 08.06 at 12.00, but will be specified.
List of streets is here.
❗️In Saguramo, several cars were completely submerged, streets and private houses were flooded. Emergency services are working on the spot.
It will definitely affect the city center, the Mtatsminda and Vake districts, as well as Saburtalo, Didube and Gldani.
Estimated time of inclusion 08.06 at 12.00, but will be specified.
List of streets is here.
❗️In Saguramo, several cars were completely submerged, streets and private houses were flooded. Emergency services are working on the spot.
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⛈ Torrential rain and hail hit the Gori municipality and suburbs of Tbilisi last night.
A stream resulting from prolonged rain flooded several sites in Gori. The most difficult situation is on the territory of “tsminda tskali”, the so-called barrack settlements. On several streets, water flooded the first floors of residential buildings. The city is working to eliminate problems.
❗️Heavy rains caused flooding of territories in Saguramo, where the river overflowed its banks and flooded private property. Several streets were flooded, cars and residential buildings were damaged. Because of this, water supply has been cut off in several districts of Tbilisi.
A stream resulting from prolonged rain flooded several sites in Gori. The most difficult situation is on the territory of “tsminda tskali”, the so-called barrack settlements. On several streets, water flooded the first floors of residential buildings. The city is working to eliminate problems.
❗️Heavy rains caused flooding of territories in Saguramo, where the river overflowed its banks and flooded private property. Several streets were flooded, cars and residential buildings were damaged. Because of this, water supply has been cut off in several districts of Tbilisi.
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