🤺 On May 12-14, 2023, the Fencing World Cup among women will be held in Batumi.
The FIE made adjustments to the previously approved calendar and named Batumi as the host city of the final tournament of the Women's Fencing World Cup season instead of the Tunisian city of Hammamet.
ℹ️ In 2022, Georgia successfully hosted World Cup competitions twice - in January among women and men in sabre fencing, and in May among men in épée fencing.
The FIE made adjustments to the previously approved calendar and named Batumi as the host city of the final tournament of the Women's Fencing World Cup season instead of the Tunisian city of Hammamet.
ℹ️ In 2022, Georgia successfully hosted World Cup competitions twice - in January among women and men in sabre fencing, and in May among men in épée fencing.
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📈🚘 In Georgia, prices for used cars increased by 15-20%.
In countries where used cars have traditionally been purchased, both domestic and foreign demand has grown significantly. Used car prices have risen around the world due to logistical problems during the pandemic. Georgia has been an important regional hub of the car market for the last 15 years. Used cars from the USA, Japan, and EU countries are transported to the country. Then they are repaired, pre-sale preparation is carried out and they are re-exported. In the first nine months of 2022, cars were imported in the amount of just over $1 billion (+59% more than last year). During the same period, cars worth $338 million were taken out of the country.
📊 The main countries importing cars to the Georgian market in 2022 were the USA, Japan, Germany and Turkey. And most of the exports went to Azerbaijan, Ukraine (before the war), Armenia, Kazakhstan and Russia.
👨🏭 Along with the increase in car prices, the Georgian market began to show a shortage of personnel in the field of car service. The reason is that due to relatively low incomes, many specialists left the country to work abroad. "Over the past year, there has been a strong outflow of personnel from the car service sector," said Gela Kvashilava, head of the Partnership for Road Safety NGO.
In countries where used cars have traditionally been purchased, both domestic and foreign demand has grown significantly. Used car prices have risen around the world due to logistical problems during the pandemic. Georgia has been an important regional hub of the car market for the last 15 years. Used cars from the USA, Japan, and EU countries are transported to the country. Then they are repaired, pre-sale preparation is carried out and they are re-exported. In the first nine months of 2022, cars were imported in the amount of just over $1 billion (+59% more than last year). During the same period, cars worth $338 million were taken out of the country.
📊 The main countries importing cars to the Georgian market in 2022 were the USA, Japan, Germany and Turkey. And most of the exports went to Azerbaijan, Ukraine (before the war), Armenia, Kazakhstan and Russia.
👨🏭 Along with the increase in car prices, the Georgian market began to show a shortage of personnel in the field of car service. The reason is that due to relatively low incomes, many specialists left the country to work abroad. "Over the past year, there has been a strong outflow of personnel from the car service sector," said Gela Kvashilava, head of the Partnership for Road Safety NGO.
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👮🏻♂️ The Gori District Court sentenced a man to 6 years in prison for large-scale fraud: he opened a fictitious company importing cars from abroad.
According to the prosecutor's office, the man promised to buy cars for clients at foreign auctions and bring them to the country, but he simply took the advance payment and disappeared. At the moment, it has been proven that he managed to deceive 6 people and embezzle 106,000 lari ($39,000).
❗️Use only trusted services and persons. Never transfer a deposit or an advance paymentif you are not sure about the reliability of the seller from real reviews. This applies not only to the car market, but also to any field of activity.
According to the prosecutor's office, the man promised to buy cars for clients at foreign auctions and bring them to the country, but he simply took the advance payment and disappeared. At the moment, it has been proven that he managed to deceive 6 people and embezzle 106,000 lari ($39,000).
❗️Use only trusted services and persons. Never transfer a deposit or an advance paymentif you are not sure about the reliability of the seller from real reviews. This applies not only to the car market, but also to any field of activity.
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🛫🇬🇪 The leaders of air transportation in Georgia are Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines: they made a quarter of all flights in the country.
The Civil Aviation Agency reported that between January and October, the Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air took over the lead and transported 469,222 passengers (13% of total traffic). In second place, close behind, is Turkish Airlines, with 456,802 passengers (12% of total traffic).
✈️ Which other airlines most often fly to Georgia:
Pegasus Airlines - 9%
Belavia - 6%
AZAL, Fly Dubai, Israir Airlines - 5% each
Flynas - 4%
Air Arabia, Georgian Airways, FlyArystan, El Al - 3% each
Lufthansa, Armenia, Qatar Airways, Air Astana, LOT - 2% each
📍 Share of other airlines - 19%
The Civil Aviation Agency reported that between January and October, the Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air took over the lead and transported 469,222 passengers (13% of total traffic). In second place, close behind, is Turkish Airlines, with 456,802 passengers (12% of total traffic).
✈️ Which other airlines most often fly to Georgia:
Pegasus Airlines - 9%
Belavia - 6%
AZAL, Fly Dubai, Israir Airlines - 5% each
Flynas - 4%
Air Arabia, Georgian Airways, FlyArystan, El Al - 3% each
Lufthansa, Armenia, Qatar Airways, Air Astana, LOT - 2% each
📍 Share of other airlines - 19%
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🇬🇪❤️🥘 Georgian cuisine restaurant Chama Mama was included in the red Michelin Guide for the first time.
Actually, it is not located in Georgia, but in New York, where it already has two branches.
“Georgian cuisine centered around meats, cheese and bread is what this bright and modern spot is about. Enter to discover a colorfully scribbled chalkboard as well as a metal-topped bar adorned with Moorish tiles. Lofty ceilings, white walls and natural wood floors add to the stark and clean feel... Dumplings filled with a blend of cheeses and pork and beef. Delicious simplicity shines through in the rich and cheesy puff pastry; while the "Butchers Special"—a beef-and-pork kebab—is coupled with green plum sauce and pomegranate seeds for a dash of fun and flair,” - wrote the influential restaurant guide.
Actually, it is not located in Georgia, but in New York, where it already has two branches.
“Georgian cuisine centered around meats, cheese and bread is what this bright and modern spot is about. Enter to discover a colorfully scribbled chalkboard as well as a metal-topped bar adorned with Moorish tiles. Lofty ceilings, white walls and natural wood floors add to the stark and clean feel... Dumplings filled with a blend of cheeses and pork and beef. Delicious simplicity shines through in the rich and cheesy puff pastry; while the "Butchers Special"—a beef-and-pork kebab—is coupled with green plum sauce and pomegranate seeds for a dash of fun and flair,” - wrote the influential restaurant guide.
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⚽️ Tickets for the World Cup are available in Georgia.
The tkt service suddenly put on sale tickets for three matches of the World Cup starting in Qatar:
27.11. Spain — Germany
02.12. Cameroon — Brazil
13.12. stage 1/2 finals of the championship
🎫 Tickets starting from 1407 GEL ($517) are available at the link:
https://tkt.ge/show/11368/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022
🛫 Tickets for direct flights Tbilisi-Doha for these dates cost from 750 GEL one way.
The tkt service suddenly put on sale tickets for three matches of the World Cup starting in Qatar:
27.11. Spain — Germany
02.12. Cameroon — Brazil
13.12. stage 1/2 finals of the championship
🎫 Tickets starting from 1407 GEL ($517) are available at the link:
https://tkt.ge/show/11368/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022
🛫 Tickets for direct flights Tbilisi-Doha for these dates cost from 750 GEL one way.
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❗️In Kakheti, unknown people tried to blow up... a grocery store.
The incident took place in the village of Kardenakhi. Two explosive devices (probably grenades) were thrown into the building of the Magnit supermarket, one of which exploded. As a result of the explosion, the door of the building, the cooling system and part of the goods were damaged, but no one was injured.
👮🏻♂️ A criminal case has been opened.
The incident took place in the village of Kardenakhi. Two explosive devices (probably grenades) were thrown into the building of the Magnit supermarket, one of which exploded. As a result of the explosion, the door of the building, the cooling system and part of the goods were damaged, but no one was injured.
👮🏻♂️ A criminal case has been opened.
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📵 In the first 9 months of 2022, 150 websites were blocked in Georgia.
According to a study by the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information, the reasons for blocking are as follows: copyright infringement (77%), violation of other laws (16.5%), distribution of pornographic materials (6.5%).
Most of the sites were popular with Internet users - among them sites that specialized in movies, music, and entertainment (including such popular ones as iMOVIES and adjaranet).
ℹ️ According to the Institute, website blocking requests came from government agencies (38%), law firms (31%), individuals (20%) and the National Communications Regulatory Commission (11%).
According to a study by the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information, the reasons for blocking are as follows: copyright infringement (77%), violation of other laws (16.5%), distribution of pornographic materials (6.5%).
Most of the sites were popular with Internet users - among them sites that specialized in movies, music, and entertainment (including such popular ones as iMOVIES and adjaranet).
ℹ️ According to the Institute, website blocking requests came from government agencies (38%), law firms (31%), individuals (20%) and the National Communications Regulatory Commission (11%).
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🏥 Friends, be careful: there is a new wave of flu (covid?) in Georgia again.
Over the past few days, I have received dozens of messages asking me to suggest a clinic, doctors, or talk about health insurance (I will make a separate post about it one of these days). In telegram chats and Facebook groups, I also see messages that people are getting sick more often. Familiar doctors confirm this information. This may be standard for mid-November and cool weather, but the number of cases is clearly high. Maybe it's a new wave of covid (is someone doing tests now?). If you have a temperature, be sure to consult a doctor.
❗️ Take care of yourself and especially monitor the well-being of the children. All health!
Over the past few days, I have received dozens of messages asking me to suggest a clinic, doctors, or talk about health insurance (I will make a separate post about it one of these days). In telegram chats and Facebook groups, I also see messages that people are getting sick more often. Familiar doctors confirm this information. This may be standard for mid-November and cool weather, but the number of cases is clearly high. Maybe it's a new wave of covid (is someone doing tests now?). If you have a temperature, be sure to consult a doctor.
❗️ Take care of yourself and especially monitor the well-being of the children. All health!
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🧐🥸 A group of MPs that left the ruling Georgian Dream in the summer proposed to control foreign funding of NGOs.
The status of "foreign agent", so well known to Russian citizens, is not yet discussed, but they plan to tighten legislation in this area. Traditional criticism of Americans was also present. Only if it was previously directed at the US Ambassador, now they hit one of the senators, who previously proposed to reconsider the strategic partnership with Georgia, given "a huge rollback of the country". A group of deputies wrote to Jinn Shaheen that "most of the American financial aid goes to NGOs anyway, which means that this money does not go to our country, but to your spy system."
❗️Prime Minister Garibashvili even had to to apologize: “Personally, this is unacceptable for me, I would like more restrained statements.”
The status of "foreign agent", so well known to Russian citizens, is not yet discussed, but they plan to tighten legislation in this area. Traditional criticism of Americans was also present. Only if it was previously directed at the US Ambassador, now they hit one of the senators, who previously proposed to reconsider the strategic partnership with Georgia, given "a huge rollback of the country". A group of deputies wrote to Jinn Shaheen that "most of the American financial aid goes to NGOs anyway, which means that this money does not go to our country, but to your spy system."
❗️Prime Minister Garibashvili even had to to apologize: “Personally, this is unacceptable for me, I would like more restrained statements.”
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🇬🇪🛫🇹🇷 From 2023, the German-Turkish airline Sun Express will start flying from Tbilisi to Turkey.
So far, three destinations have been announced: Izmir, Ankara, and Antalya. Tickets for the summer are 90-150 euros, in the fall there are cheaper options. In addition to the fact that these are convenient direct flights, the price includes 20 kg of luggage.
🎫 Tickets are already on sale on their sunny website: https://www.sunexpress.com/en/
So far, three destinations have been announced: Izmir, Ankara, and Antalya. Tickets for the summer are 90-150 euros, in the fall there are cheaper options. In addition to the fact that these are convenient direct flights, the price includes 20 kg of luggage.
🎫 Tickets are already on sale on their sunny website: https://www.sunexpress.com/en/
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🎁 In Georgia, delivery is carried out not only by Volt and Glovo: 25 GEL as a gift when ordering from 60 GEL in the MOITANE service
Promo code: november
📲https://mtn.onelink.me/NvXk/a10NOSMS91288
Promo code: november
📲https://mtn.onelink.me/NvXk/a10NOSMS91288
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⛔️ The renovated Melikishvili Avenue in Tbilisi is closed again.
From 00:00 on November 19 to November 23, entry to it from adjacent streets will be closed.
Cars will not be able to drive in and out of the avenue to Petriashvili, Shanidze, Janashia, Okhanashvili, Gambashidze and Tatishvili streets.
❗️Due to restrictions, the public transport routes will be altered.
From 00:00 on November 19 to November 23, entry to it from adjacent streets will be closed.
Cars will not be able to drive in and out of the avenue to Petriashvili, Shanidze, Janashia, Okhanashvili, Gambashidze and Tatishvili streets.
❗️Due to restrictions, the public transport routes will be altered.
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🇬🇪🏉🏴The Georgian rugby team in a tense struggle won the Wales team in Cardiff.
The hosts occupy a high, 7th place in the world ranking, while the Georgian team is on the 13th place. After the victory, the Georgians did not hold back their emotions either on the field or in the locker room. By the way, President Salome Zurabishvili, who is on a visit to the UK, went to the locker room to congratulate the team.
😁 Fun fact. After the victory, the rugby federation of the US state of Georgia was forced to release a statement that they did not win Wales, but are happy for Georgia nation.
The hosts occupy a high, 7th place in the world ranking, while the Georgian team is on the 13th place. After the victory, the Georgians did not hold back their emotions either on the field or in the locker room. By the way, President Salome Zurabishvili, who is on a visit to the UK, went to the locker room to congratulate the team.
😁 Fun fact. After the victory, the rugby federation of the US state of Georgia was forced to release a statement that they did not win Wales, but are happy for Georgia nation.
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