🙈 Social networks in Georgia are discussing the restoration of the Pushkin monument in Tbilisi.
The pedestal and bust date back to 1892 (ceremonially opened on May 25). The monument was made of Algetian red and gray stone in the workshop of Vincenzo Pilaggi. It was built at the expense of the townspeople and this is only the fifth, at that time, bust of the poet, after Moscow, St. Petersburg, Chisinau and Odessa.
❗️Yesterday all the innoscriptions disappeared from the monument
The pedestal and bust date back to 1892 (ceremonially opened on May 25). The monument was made of Algetian red and gray stone in the workshop of Vincenzo Pilaggi. It was built at the expense of the townspeople and this is only the fifth, at that time, bust of the poet, after Moscow, St. Petersburg, Chisinau and Odessa.
❗️Yesterday all the innoscriptions disappeared from the monument
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🙈 Incredibly stupid story in Kutaisi.
Two men took hostages late last night and wanted to steal... a municipal passenger bus with passengers. But since they were drunk, they did not go far and were detained by the police. Both now repent and apologize, the lawyer is shocked by their stupidity, and the prosecutor's office opened a criminal case.
👮🏻♂️Both men face 6 to 10 years in prison.
Two men took hostages late last night and wanted to steal... a municipal passenger bus with passengers. But since they were drunk, they did not go far and were detained by the police. Both now repent and apologize, the lawyer is shocked by their stupidity, and the prosecutor's office opened a criminal case.
👮🏻♂️Both men face 6 to 10 years in prison.
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🇬🇪❤️ Blogger Daur Buava, accused of high treason in occupied Abkhazia, received Georgian citizenship.
The young man, who recently turned 29, said that Georgian citizenship was granted to him under a simplified procedure and, according to his information, from January 2023, Georgian citizenship will be granted to persons living in the occupied territories in a simplified manner.
“Official Tbilisi considers the population of Abkhazia to be its citizens, the same applies to Samachablo. To obtain citizenship, you do not need a very large number of documents that prove your identity,” said Buava.
He moved to Georgia not so long ago, having escaped persecution in Abkhazia, where he is one of the founders of the Amra youth movement.
❗️ The Sukhumi KGB says that Buava stands for the inclusion of Abkhazia to Georgia and thereby "supports a foreign state in hostile actions."
The young man, who recently turned 29, said that Georgian citizenship was granted to him under a simplified procedure and, according to his information, from January 2023, Georgian citizenship will be granted to persons living in the occupied territories in a simplified manner.
“Official Tbilisi considers the population of Abkhazia to be its citizens, the same applies to Samachablo. To obtain citizenship, you do not need a very large number of documents that prove your identity,” said Buava.
He moved to Georgia not so long ago, having escaped persecution in Abkhazia, where he is one of the founders of the Amra youth movement.
❗️ The Sukhumi KGB says that Buava stands for the inclusion of Abkhazia to Georgia and thereby "supports a foreign state in hostile actions."
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📈🚰 Georgia is the main exporter of drinking and mineral water to Russia.
According to the Chestny Znak labeling system, imports of drinking and mineral water to Russia increased by 24.4% in November compared to the previous month. "In the period from November 1 to November 30, almost 23.7 million bottles were imported into Russia, and for the whole of October - just over 19 million," the report says.
❗️It is noted that according to the results of the last three months, Georgia has become the key exporter - 71% of all bottles of water imported into Russia.
According to the Chestny Znak labeling system, imports of drinking and mineral water to Russia increased by 24.4% in November compared to the previous month. "In the period from November 1 to November 30, almost 23.7 million bottles were imported into Russia, and for the whole of October - just over 19 million," the report says.
❗️It is noted that according to the results of the last three months, Georgia has become the key exporter - 71% of all bottles of water imported into Russia.
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💳 Visa and Mastercard statistics in Georgia.
There are 7 million debit and 568 thousand credit cards in the country. This means that on average there are 1.7 debit cards per inhabitant, which means that every inhabitant of the country has more than one debit card, and every seventh citizen has a credit card. As of October 2022, there are 3.89 million Mastercard/Maestro debit cards and 2.23 million VISA cards in Georgia. The number of cards of other systems is 920 thousand.
📊 Market shares of debit cards by payment systems are as follows: Mastercard/Maestro - 55%; VISA - 32%; other systems - 13%. The credit card market is divided between payment systems as follows: VISA - 26%; Mastercard/Maestro - 26%; other systems - 48% of the market. Currently, there are more than 2,800 ATMs and 90,000 POS terminals throughout the country. More than 2 million transactions are carried out daily with these cards, the total volume of which on average exceeds 167 million lari per day (only 5 years ago, the figures were 4 times less).
There are 7 million debit and 568 thousand credit cards in the country. This means that on average there are 1.7 debit cards per inhabitant, which means that every inhabitant of the country has more than one debit card, and every seventh citizen has a credit card. As of October 2022, there are 3.89 million Mastercard/Maestro debit cards and 2.23 million VISA cards in Georgia. The number of cards of other systems is 920 thousand.
📊 Market shares of debit cards by payment systems are as follows: Mastercard/Maestro - 55%; VISA - 32%; other systems - 13%. The credit card market is divided between payment systems as follows: VISA - 26%; Mastercard/Maestro - 26%; other systems - 48% of the market. Currently, there are more than 2,800 ATMs and 90,000 POS terminals throughout the country. More than 2 million transactions are carried out daily with these cards, the total volume of which on average exceeds 167 million lari per day (only 5 years ago, the figures were 4 times less).
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🎄The New Year tree in Batumi, which was chosen by popular vote, was bought in Italy.
As reported in a number of publications (I could not check this in the tender systems), the order amounted to 290 thousand euros.
In August this year, the government held an online voting for the design of the New Year tree in Batumi. A total of 4 options were presented. The one that was chosen is on the first photo with more traditional toys (second photo - last year's version). At the moment, delivery and customs clearance procedures are underway, and it is expected that the main Adjara New Year tree will be delivered and installed after 22.12. and the official opening and solemn illumination will be switched on on 25.12.
ℹ️ The central place of New Year's events in Batumi traditionally remains Europe Square, where the stage will be installed. From December 25 to January 7, concerts will be held at which musical groups and DJs will perform.
As reported in a number of publications (I could not check this in the tender systems), the order amounted to 290 thousand euros.
In August this year, the government held an online voting for the design of the New Year tree in Batumi. A total of 4 options were presented. The one that was chosen is on the first photo with more traditional toys (second photo - last year's version). At the moment, delivery and customs clearance procedures are underway, and it is expected that the main Adjara New Year tree will be delivered and installed after 22.12. and the official opening and solemn illumination will be switched on on 25.12.
ℹ️ The central place of New Year's events in Batumi traditionally remains Europe Square, where the stage will be installed. From December 25 to January 7, concerts will be held at which musical groups and DJs will perform.
🇬🇪🛫 Wizz Air has announced prices for new destinations from Kutaisi.
From June 2023, the low-cost airline will fly on five new routes, to Brussels (pictured), Frankfurt, Hamburg, Poznan and Madrid. Especially for you, I just checked the prices, they are very pleasant.
🇧🇪 to Brussels from 97 GEL
🇩🇪 to Frankfurt from 107 GEL
🇪🇸 to Madrid from 167 GEL
🇵🇱 to Poznan from 137 GEL
🇩🇪 to Hamburg from 137 GEL
❗️Do not forget to register in the WIZZ Discount Club loyalty system before buying.
From June 2023, the low-cost airline will fly on five new routes, to Brussels (pictured), Frankfurt, Hamburg, Poznan and Madrid. Especially for you, I just checked the prices, they are very pleasant.
🇧🇪 to Brussels from 97 GEL
🇩🇪 to Frankfurt from 107 GEL
🇪🇸 to Madrid from 167 GEL
🇵🇱 to Poznan from 137 GEL
🇩🇪 to Hamburg from 137 GEL
❗️Do not forget to register in the WIZZ Discount Club loyalty system before buying.
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⚡️🍷From January 1, 2023, alcoholic beverages of grape origin for sale on the domestic market will be subject to mandatory certification.
According to the National Wine Agency of Georgia, this is done to ensure the quality of Georgian wine.
Certification of alcoholic beverages produced in Georgia and intended for sale in the country will help:
📍introduce maximum control of alcoholic beverages
📍protect against tampering
📍will lead to the expansion and development of a competitive market
❗️To sell alcoholic beverages when selling products on the local market, a manufacturer or an individual must have a product conformity certificate based on a document issued by an accredited laboratory ღვინის ეროვნული სააგენტო / National Wine Agency of Georgia
According to the National Wine Agency of Georgia, this is done to ensure the quality of Georgian wine.
Certification of alcoholic beverages produced in Georgia and intended for sale in the country will help:
📍introduce maximum control of alcoholic beverages
📍protect against tampering
📍will lead to the expansion and development of a competitive market
❗️To sell alcoholic beverages when selling products on the local market, a manufacturer or an individual must have a product conformity certificate based on a document issued by an accredited laboratory ღვინის ეროვნული სააგენტო / National Wine Agency of Georgia
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🇬🇪🏦🇮🇷 The National Bank of Georgia has strengthened control over banking operations related to Iran.
"Any banking transactions that are directly or indirectly related to Iran or goods of Iranian origin, in the context of full-scale US sanctions against Iran, may be considered a violation of international sanctions," the regulator said in a statement.
The National Bank instructed all banks to carry out enhanced preventive measures against persons associated with Iran and stop transactions in case of a risk of violating sanctions.
It is worth adding that there are quite a lot of Iranian citizens living in Georgia and doing business.
"Any banking transactions that are directly or indirectly related to Iran or goods of Iranian origin, in the context of full-scale US sanctions against Iran, may be considered a violation of international sanctions," the regulator said in a statement.
The National Bank instructed all banks to carry out enhanced preventive measures against persons associated with Iran and stop transactions in case of a risk of violating sanctions.
It is worth adding that there are quite a lot of Iranian citizens living in Georgia and doing business.
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📈 In 2022, Georgia generated a record $3.15 billion in tourism revenue, surpassing the pre-pandemic figures of all of 2019 even in 11 months.
This is reported by the National Tourism Administration. According to them, this indicator is a recovery of 103.5% compared to the same indicator in 2019 (growth +$108 million). Compared to January-November 2021, travel revenue increased by $2 billion (+182.4%).
❗️The most notable countries with an increase in tourist flow were Russia, Turkey and the Persian Gulf region (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia).
This is reported by the National Tourism Administration. According to them, this indicator is a recovery of 103.5% compared to the same indicator in 2019 (growth +$108 million). Compared to January-November 2021, travel revenue increased by $2 billion (+182.4%).
❗️The most notable countries with an increase in tourist flow were Russia, Turkey and the Persian Gulf region (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia).
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🇹🇷📱🇬🇪 Many hours of queues on the Turkish-Georgian border.
I already wrote recently that Turks go to Georgia en masse for gadgets and iPhones. Queues not only at the borders, but in all shopping centers. I saw several videos of a crowd breaking into an electronics store that had just opened its doors.
According to statistics, iPhone prices in Turkey range from 30,000 to 57,000 liras ($1,700 to $3,000). In Batumi, such models can cost from $1,300, besides, buyers issue a return of value added tax at customs, receiving back 2-4 thousand liras ($100-200). Plus, from 2023 in Turkey, the fee for registering an IMEI phone brought from abroad will increase from 3,000 to 6,000 lira ($ 300).
📷 Photo by აჭარა•News
I already wrote recently that Turks go to Georgia en masse for gadgets and iPhones. Queues not only at the borders, but in all shopping centers. I saw several videos of a crowd breaking into an electronics store that had just opened its doors.
According to statistics, iPhone prices in Turkey range from 30,000 to 57,000 liras ($1,700 to $3,000). In Batumi, such models can cost from $1,300, besides, buyers issue a return of value added tax at customs, receiving back 2-4 thousand liras ($100-200). Plus, from 2023 in Turkey, the fee for registering an IMEI phone brought from abroad will increase from 3,000 to 6,000 lira ($ 300).
📷 Photo by აჭარა•News
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🇬🇪 Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili spoke at the palace for foreign diplomats.
What was most important:
📍 The occupation of Georgia by Russia is a big challenge. It must be made clear that occupation is no longer acceptable on the European continent.
📍 There is another challenge related to mass migration from Russia. A challenge that is somewhat of an opportunity as it once again shows us what Georgian tolerance and hospitality means, but it doesn't have to be stupid.
📍 I welcome the signing of the strategic agreement on the development and flow of green energy. This is a historic step that will connect the Caucasus with the European Union.
📍 One of the main issues that contributes to polarization is the issue of the former president. For the country, for its reputation, it is important that all parties stop speculation, and on December 22 (the court on suspension or cancellation of punishment) we will wait for a decision that, I want to be sure, will allow the people of Georgia to get out of this situation.
📍 Europe becomes a force that everyone should respect; there is a demonstration of its unity. It is with this Europe that we want to integrate.
What was most important:
📍 The occupation of Georgia by Russia is a big challenge. It must be made clear that occupation is no longer acceptable on the European continent.
📍 There is another challenge related to mass migration from Russia. A challenge that is somewhat of an opportunity as it once again shows us what Georgian tolerance and hospitality means, but it doesn't have to be stupid.
📍 I welcome the signing of the strategic agreement on the development and flow of green energy. This is a historic step that will connect the Caucasus with the European Union.
📍 One of the main issues that contributes to polarization is the issue of the former president. For the country, for its reputation, it is important that all parties stop speculation, and on December 22 (the court on suspension or cancellation of punishment) we will wait for a decision that, I want to be sure, will allow the people of Georgia to get out of this situation.
📍 Europe becomes a force that everyone should respect; there is a demonstration of its unity. It is with this Europe that we want to integrate.
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🚛🇹🇷🇬🇪🇷🇺 Turkey and Russia intend to update the land transport agreement signed 34 years ago.
With the conclusion of the new document, the number of land transportations to the Russian Federation through the territory of Georgia and the Upper Lars checkpoint will increase significantly. The information was reported in the Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak.
With the conclusion of the new document, the number of land transportations to the Russian Federation through the territory of Georgia and the Upper Lars checkpoint will increase significantly. The information was reported in the Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak.
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📰 The Museum of Printing and Georgian Press has opened in the National Parliamentary Library.
The exhibition presents unique copies of newspapers, magazines, books, seals.
"The Georgian Press Museum is a space where the press of the 19th and 20th centuries was collected for the first time. It is exhibited in chronological order and gives the visitor an idea not only about a certain period of publication, but also about the era as a whole," the library said in a statement. In the museum, visitors will see the publications of Ivane Kereselidze, Georgy Eristavi, Ilya Chavchavadze, Niko Nikoladze, Sergei Meskhi and other public figures who published the magazines Tsiskari, Moambe Georgia, as well as the newspapers Iveria, Droeba, Tsnobis Purtseli and Kwali. The museum exhibits also include important publications from the period of the First Republic and the Soviet era.
Website: http://www.nplg.gov.ge/
Phone: +995 32 297 16 02
Address: 7 Lado Gudiashvili St, Tbilisi
The exhibition presents unique copies of newspapers, magazines, books, seals.
"The Georgian Press Museum is a space where the press of the 19th and 20th centuries was collected for the first time. It is exhibited in chronological order and gives the visitor an idea not only about a certain period of publication, but also about the era as a whole," the library said in a statement. In the museum, visitors will see the publications of Ivane Kereselidze, Georgy Eristavi, Ilya Chavchavadze, Niko Nikoladze, Sergei Meskhi and other public figures who published the magazines Tsiskari, Moambe Georgia, as well as the newspapers Iveria, Droeba, Tsnobis Purtseli and Kwali. The museum exhibits also include important publications from the period of the First Republic and the Soviet era.
Website: http://www.nplg.gov.ge/
Phone: +995 32 297 16 02
Address: 7 Lado Gudiashvili St, Tbilisi
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🇬🇪❤️🎄 The New Year Village and holiday locations will open in Tbilisi on December 23 and will be open until January 13.
Concerts for children and adults, festive processions of fairy-tale characters, theatrical performances will take place on Orbeliani Square, April 9 Park and Atoneli Street. The schedule will appear in the near future (and we will immediately publish it).
Concerts for children and adults, festive processions of fairy-tale characters, theatrical performances will take place on Orbeliani Square, April 9 Park and Atoneli Street. The schedule will appear in the near future (and we will immediately publish it).
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