📈🍕Khachapuri index in Georgia increased by 2.6% over the month
In October 2022, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri, based on the prices of ingredients, was 6.57 GEL, which is 2.6% more than last month. These studies are regularly conducted by the International School of Economics (ISET).
📊 The lowest cost of khachapuri is in Batumi 6.18 GEL, and the most is in Telavi 7.49 GEL. In Telavi, the cost of making khachapuri increased by 9.4% over the month, and Kutaisi set a record for the year with an increase of 37.2%
❗️TSU predicts a further increase in prices for cheese, milk and, possibly, wheat.
📉 As the authors of the index point out, the rise in food prices in Georgia was affected by: the war in Ukraine, the disruption of supply chains, the rise in prices for fertilizers and energy carriers.
In October 2022, the average cost of preparing one standard Imeretian khachapuri, based on the prices of ingredients, was 6.57 GEL, which is 2.6% more than last month. These studies are regularly conducted by the International School of Economics (ISET).
📊 The lowest cost of khachapuri is in Batumi 6.18 GEL, and the most is in Telavi 7.49 GEL. In Telavi, the cost of making khachapuri increased by 9.4% over the month, and Kutaisi set a record for the year with an increase of 37.2%
❗️TSU predicts a further increase in prices for cheese, milk and, possibly, wheat.
📉 As the authors of the index point out, the rise in food prices in Georgia was affected by: the war in Ukraine, the disruption of supply chains, the rise in prices for fertilizers and energy carriers.
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🔌 In Georgia, the "Cascades of Akhalkalaki HPPs" have been successfully put into operation.
These are two hydropower plants with a capacity of 7.5 and 1.7 MW located on the Paravani river and its tributary Korkhi with an annual design output of more than 50 million kWh per year. Small hydropower plants also provide a fish passage for fish migration.
These are two hydropower plants with a capacity of 7.5 and 1.7 MW located on the Paravani river and its tributary Korkhi with an annual design output of more than 50 million kWh per year. Small hydropower plants also provide a fish passage for fish migration.
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🏡 Household issues in Tbilisi on a personal example. Part 2 - housing rent and utility bills.
We have been renting a three-room apartment of 90 sq.m. for more than a year and a half. It is located in the center of Tbilisi, and our hosts are very friendly (only last month they raised the price from $600 to $800 a month). Property similar to ours is now rented for $1200-1500. Before that, for a year and a half, we lived in the Saburtalo district in a large two-room apartment for $450 a month, but there are no such prices in Tbilisi anymore. Now renting a one-room apartment for a month in Tbilisi costs $300-600, a two-room apartment $600-1000, a three-room apartment $800-2000. Prices in Batumi are slightly lower in winter, but during the tourist season they are the same as in the capital.
🔌💡 We have gas heating and because of a small child we use it a lot and often. In October we paid 83 lari ($30) for gas and 43 lari ($16) for electricity. In summer, we paid 15-30 GEL per month for gas and electricity. We need the Internet for work, so we use the speed of 100 Mb and pay 126 GEL. And it's hard to find alternatives here, this is the maximum internet speed for the capital. Water supply, garbage disposal and cleaning of the entrance are paid by the owners themselves.
📲 We pay for all utilities through the mobile application of banks by entering the ID at the company you need (it's easy to find through the name search).
❗️Bank applications can be downloaded here if you haven't already: TBC, BoG, Credo.
We have been renting a three-room apartment of 90 sq.m. for more than a year and a half. It is located in the center of Tbilisi, and our hosts are very friendly (only last month they raised the price from $600 to $800 a month). Property similar to ours is now rented for $1200-1500. Before that, for a year and a half, we lived in the Saburtalo district in a large two-room apartment for $450 a month, but there are no such prices in Tbilisi anymore. Now renting a one-room apartment for a month in Tbilisi costs $300-600, a two-room apartment $600-1000, a three-room apartment $800-2000. Prices in Batumi are slightly lower in winter, but during the tourist season they are the same as in the capital.
🔌💡 We have gas heating and because of a small child we use it a lot and often. In October we paid 83 lari ($30) for gas and 43 lari ($16) for electricity. In summer, we paid 15-30 GEL per month for gas and electricity. We need the Internet for work, so we use the speed of 100 Mb and pay 126 GEL. And it's hard to find alternatives here, this is the maximum internet speed for the capital. Water supply, garbage disposal and cleaning of the entrance are paid by the owners themselves.
📲 We pay for all utilities through the mobile application of banks by entering the ID at the company you need (it's easy to find through the name search).
❗️Bank applications can be downloaded here if you haven't already: TBC, BoG, Credo.
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😶🌫️ Georgia may adopt a long-discussed law to control visible vehicle emissions.
According to Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources Maia Bitadze, the committee is considering a bill on visible emissions control.
In addition, as part of the bill, it is planned to increase sanctions for air pollution by faulty vehicles.
❗️ Do not underestimate the danger. Small soot particles get into the lungs and even into blood flow, causing various diseases. In particular, WHO estimates the death rate from air pollution at 7 million people a year, which is comparable to the death rate from smoking.
👀 Activists from My City is Killing Me (ჩემი ქალაქი მკლავს) many times drew attention to a large number of cars with visible exhaust.
According to Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources Maia Bitadze, the committee is considering a bill on visible emissions control.
In addition, as part of the bill, it is planned to increase sanctions for air pollution by faulty vehicles.
❗️ Do not underestimate the danger. Small soot particles get into the lungs and even into blood flow, causing various diseases. In particular, WHO estimates the death rate from air pollution at 7 million people a year, which is comparable to the death rate from smoking.
👀 Activists from My City is Killing Me (ჩემი ქალაქი მკლავს) many times drew attention to a large number of cars with visible exhaust.
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🚁 Georgian farmers will receive drones for pest control.
The Ministry of Agriculture is discussing a project to co-finance drones that will be used by farmers to cultivate fields.
🗣 “We are going to introduce drone services in agriculture. Now a project is being prepared and will be launched very soon, thanks to which farmers will be able to purchase agricultural drones with the help of the state,” said the Deputy Minister of Agriculture.
👨🌾 With the help of GPS, the farmer will be able to designate the necessary area for drones, and during the flight, the agrodrone will spray the necessary means to combat parasites. The expensive maintenance of the drones is balanced by increased efficiency, according to the ministry.
💰 This year, the total budget of the state program for co-financing agricultural mechanization is 50 million lari (about $18 million)
The Ministry of Agriculture is discussing a project to co-finance drones that will be used by farmers to cultivate fields.
🗣 “We are going to introduce drone services in agriculture. Now a project is being prepared and will be launched very soon, thanks to which farmers will be able to purchase agricultural drones with the help of the state,” said the Deputy Minister of Agriculture.
👨🌾 With the help of GPS, the farmer will be able to designate the necessary area for drones, and during the flight, the agrodrone will spray the necessary means to combat parasites. The expensive maintenance of the drones is balanced by increased efficiency, according to the ministry.
💰 This year, the total budget of the state program for co-financing agricultural mechanization is 50 million lari (about $18 million)
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📲 Paying for purchases with an Android phone without a plastic card in Georgia.
📍Bank of Georgia: TSKAPP
📍App TBC Wallet
📍Bank of Georgia: TSKAPP
📍App TBC Wallet
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🏦❌ TBC Bank warns that 13.11. due to the system update, the bank cards and the TBC application will not work.
The use of card systems will be limited from 03.00 to 05.00 on 13.11. The application will not provide the balance of funds. Payments in online trading will also be closed until 06.00.
The use of card systems will be limited from 03.00 to 05.00 on 13.11. The application will not provide the balance of funds. Payments in online trading will also be closed until 06.00.
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🇺🇸👨🏻🦼🇬🇪 In Georgia, with the assistance and support of the United States, were opened family-type homes for people with disabilities.
As part of the US Department of Defense humanitarian assistance program, three small family-type houses were built, repaired and transferred to the Agency for Public Care and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia and US Ambassador in Georgia Kelly Degnan. According to the Ministry of Health, the houses are fully adapted for people with disabilities and each is designed for seven children. In addition, a family-friendly lifestyle and individual care are provided there, which has a significant impact on children development.
As part of the US Department of Defense humanitarian assistance program, three small family-type houses were built, repaired and transferred to the Agency for Public Care and Assistance to Victims of Trafficking. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia and US Ambassador in Georgia Kelly Degnan. According to the Ministry of Health, the houses are fully adapted for people with disabilities and each is designed for seven children. In addition, a family-friendly lifestyle and individual care are provided there, which has a significant impact on children development.
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🇬🇪🇷🇺↔️ Transparency International - Georgia announces a strong increase in the Georgian economy dependence on Russia.
“It is expected that in the future remittances from the Russian Federation, income from tourism and trade will significantly decrease, which will harm the Georgian economy and this needs to be prepared in advance,” the report concludes.
📍 in January-September 2022, imports from Russia increased by 73% and amounted to $1.2 billion
📍 the total share of Russian imports increased from 10.2% to 13.1% (the highest figure in the last 16 years)
📍 Fuel imports from Russia increased by 350% ($329 million). The share of Russian fuel in imports amounted to 44%. Imports of coal and coke tripled and amounted to $57 million
📍 for the first 9 months of 2022, the share of Russian wheat and wheat flour amounted to 96% and 76% in the total volume of imports of these goods to Georgia
📍 in the first 9 months of 2022, wine exports to Russia amounted to $109 million - this is 63% of Georgia's total wine exports
📍 The share of remittances from Russia in the total volume increased from 17.5% in 2021 to 40% after the start of the war in Ukraine. Until March, an average of $24 million was transferred from Russia to Georgia every month, since spring - $154 million
“It is expected that in the future remittances from the Russian Federation, income from tourism and trade will significantly decrease, which will harm the Georgian economy and this needs to be prepared in advance,” the report concludes.
📍 in January-September 2022, imports from Russia increased by 73% and amounted to $1.2 billion
📍 the total share of Russian imports increased from 10.2% to 13.1% (the highest figure in the last 16 years)
📍 Fuel imports from Russia increased by 350% ($329 million). The share of Russian fuel in imports amounted to 44%. Imports of coal and coke tripled and amounted to $57 million
📍 for the first 9 months of 2022, the share of Russian wheat and wheat flour amounted to 96% and 76% in the total volume of imports of these goods to Georgia
📍 in the first 9 months of 2022, wine exports to Russia amounted to $109 million - this is 63% of Georgia's total wine exports
📍 The share of remittances from Russia in the total volume increased from 17.5% in 2021 to 40% after the start of the war in Ukraine. Until March, an average of $24 million was transferred from Russia to Georgia every month, since spring - $154 million
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👟🥾Nike ACG filmed an advertising campaign Holiday'22 in Georgia.
In the new video, where you can clearly see the towers of Svaneti and the Martvili Canyon, the models and the film crew went to the mountains. In the video, they they find themselves in unusual locations and situations. One of the girls climbed a pine tree, another helped push the car out of the mud, and others swam in the autumn lake. The clothing collection will feature rough-soled boots, sportswear, underwear and more.
In the new video, where you can clearly see the towers of Svaneti and the Martvili Canyon, the models and the film crew went to the mountains. In the video, they they find themselves in unusual locations and situations. One of the girls climbed a pine tree, another helped push the car out of the mud, and others swam in the autumn lake. The clothing collection will feature rough-soled boots, sportswear, underwear and more.
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🇬🇪💰 The Georgian version of Forbes published a list of Georgian companies with the highest income.
The list does not include banks and state-owned companies, and the list is based on public financial statements of companies. The first ten organizations are as follows:
✔️ "Socar Energy Georgia", a subsidiary of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan: $638 million
✔️ "Georgian Health Group" - holding in the healthcare sector: $360 million
✔️ energy company "Energo-Pro Georgia", operating in the regions of the country: $249 million
✔️ "Tegeta Motors": $243 million
✔️ "PSP Pharma" network of healthcare companies: $233 million
✔️ "Nikora" supermarket chain: $222 million
✔️ "Toyota Caucasus" car company: $191 million
✔️ "Aversi Pharma" healthcare holding: $187 million
✔️ "GDI" tobacco company: $186 million
✔️ mining and metallurgy company "RMG Copper": $185 million
Next on the list of successful Georgian companies are: Philip Morris Georgia; Gulf Georgia; Majid Al Futtaim (Carrefour); Magticom; "Telasi"; Rompetrol; Ori Nabiji; Atlas Holdings (Adjarabet); silknet; IDS Borjomi Georgia.
ℹ️ Forbes notes that the profit of the 150 largest companies from the list amounted to 28 billion lari - more than 10 billion dollars.
The list does not include banks and state-owned companies, and the list is based on public financial statements of companies. The first ten organizations are as follows:
✔️ "Socar Energy Georgia", a subsidiary of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan: $638 million
✔️ "Georgian Health Group" - holding in the healthcare sector: $360 million
✔️ energy company "Energo-Pro Georgia", operating in the regions of the country: $249 million
✔️ "Tegeta Motors": $243 million
✔️ "PSP Pharma" network of healthcare companies: $233 million
✔️ "Nikora" supermarket chain: $222 million
✔️ "Toyota Caucasus" car company: $191 million
✔️ "Aversi Pharma" healthcare holding: $187 million
✔️ "GDI" tobacco company: $186 million
✔️ mining and metallurgy company "RMG Copper": $185 million
Next on the list of successful Georgian companies are: Philip Morris Georgia; Gulf Georgia; Majid Al Futtaim (Carrefour); Magticom; "Telasi"; Rompetrol; Ori Nabiji; Atlas Holdings (Adjarabet); silknet; IDS Borjomi Georgia.
ℹ️ Forbes notes that the profit of the 150 largest companies from the list amounted to 28 billion lari - more than 10 billion dollars.
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🇰🇿🇦🇿🇬🇪 From next year Kazakhstan plans to export 1.5 million tons of oil per year through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline.
"In the future, there will be an increase in volumes up to 6-6.5 million tons," said Prime Minister Älihan Smaiylov. A special roadmap has been developed as a part of the diversification of oil exports.
"In the future, there will be an increase in volumes up to 6-6.5 million tons," said Prime Minister Älihan Smaiylov. A special roadmap has been developed as a part of the diversification of oil exports.
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🇬🇪❤️ Georgia is celebrating the Day of Commemoration of a Hundred Thousand Martyrs.
According to legend, in 1226, Khwarezmid sultan Jalal ad-Din waged war against the Mongols, and wanted to unite all the peoples of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Georgian queen Rusudan refused to obey him and he brought his army into Georgia. With the help of the Persians, he captured Tbilisi and ordered that all icons should be brought from the cathedral church and placed in the center of the bridge over the Mtkvari (Kura) River. The invaders brought people to the bridge, ordering them to stomp the holy icons laid out on the bridge and spit on them. Those who betrayed the Christian faith and insulted icons were spared their lives, while Orthodox confessors were beheaded.
As it has been written in the manunoscripts, one hundred thousand Georgians, who bowed to the holy icons, gave their lives. Their severed heads and decapitated bodies were thrown from the bridge into the river and carried downstream. Tbilisi, along with all its temples, was plundered and practically destroyed.
ℹ️ Vehicle traffic on the Metekhi Bridge in the capital is prohibited from Saturday evening to Sunday 21:00. Thousands of believers come there on this day. A prayer service is held there and the icon of a hundred thousand martyrs is solemnly carried out.
📷 photos from different years
According to legend, in 1226, Khwarezmid sultan Jalal ad-Din waged war against the Mongols, and wanted to unite all the peoples of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Georgian queen Rusudan refused to obey him and he brought his army into Georgia. With the help of the Persians, he captured Tbilisi and ordered that all icons should be brought from the cathedral church and placed in the center of the bridge over the Mtkvari (Kura) River. The invaders brought people to the bridge, ordering them to stomp the holy icons laid out on the bridge and spit on them. Those who betrayed the Christian faith and insulted icons were spared their lives, while Orthodox confessors were beheaded.
As it has been written in the manunoscripts, one hundred thousand Georgians, who bowed to the holy icons, gave their lives. Their severed heads and decapitated bodies were thrown from the bridge into the river and carried downstream. Tbilisi, along with all its temples, was plundered and practically destroyed.
ℹ️ Vehicle traffic on the Metekhi Bridge in the capital is prohibited from Saturday evening to Sunday 21:00. Thousands of believers come there on this day. A prayer service is held there and the icon of a hundred thousand martyrs is solemnly carried out.
📷 photos from different years
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