🦸🏻♂️The elections of the Public Defender in Georgia are postponed until the spring of 2023.
The ruling party and the opposition do not have the necessary 91 votes of deputies to elect the Public Defender, so the situation has become a stalemate and is postponed to the next session of Parliament. All 19 candidates presented to parliament failed. According to the Constitution and legislation of Georgia, the Parliament was to elect the Public Defender for a term of 6 years by a majority of at least 60% of the deputies. This is 90 votes, which no parliamentary party has, and a political agreement was needed.
The Executive Secretary of the Georgian Dream, Mamuka Mdinaradze, said that despite many consultations, it was not possible to reach an agreement with the opposition:
“Of the 5 candidates that we proposed, the opponents did not want to show their support to any of them. Therefore, we will not be able to elect an ombudsman and will continue to work to somehow select a common candidate for the spring session.”
ℹ️ The term of office of the previous Ombudsman, Nino Lomjaria, expired on December 8. The Public Defender of Georgia oversees the observance of human rights.
❗️The Parliament of Georgia also failed to elect the chairman and professional members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia. A quorum of 100 votes was required for their election, but the candidates proposed by the President of Georgia received zero parliamentary support.
The ruling party and the opposition do not have the necessary 91 votes of deputies to elect the Public Defender, so the situation has become a stalemate and is postponed to the next session of Parliament. All 19 candidates presented to parliament failed. According to the Constitution and legislation of Georgia, the Parliament was to elect the Public Defender for a term of 6 years by a majority of at least 60% of the deputies. This is 90 votes, which no parliamentary party has, and a political agreement was needed.
The Executive Secretary of the Georgian Dream, Mamuka Mdinaradze, said that despite many consultations, it was not possible to reach an agreement with the opposition:
“Of the 5 candidates that we proposed, the opponents did not want to show their support to any of them. Therefore, we will not be able to elect an ombudsman and will continue to work to somehow select a common candidate for the spring session.”
ℹ️ The term of office of the previous Ombudsman, Nino Lomjaria, expired on December 8. The Public Defender of Georgia oversees the observance of human rights.
❗️The Parliament of Georgia also failed to elect the chairman and professional members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia. A quorum of 100 votes was required for their election, but the candidates proposed by the President of Georgia received zero parliamentary support.
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🏂🗻⛷ Ski resorts in Georgia: very little snow and forecasts do not inspire hope (despite snowy photos)
There is little snow in Gudauri (5 cm at an altitude of 2700 m) and it is not known when it will be. Light snow on the pass finally gave the answer that it is simply dangerous to go to the mountains without winter tires, but it did not add snow cover in that area. And it's hard to say whether it will be there in January, weather forecasters write the temperature around zero for the whole month.
ℹ️ Svaneti. Yesterday's snow in Mestia (photo by Alexander Zakharov) seems to give cause for optimism, but weather forecasters say otherwise. 3 and 6 mm of snow on December 26 and 27, everything you can be happy about. In January, according to their forecasts (different sites), from +3 to +12 degrees Celsius and almost no snow.
➡️ Information about Bakuriani and Goderzi will be in the next part.
There is little snow in Gudauri (5 cm at an altitude of 2700 m) and it is not known when it will be. Light snow on the pass finally gave the answer that it is simply dangerous to go to the mountains without winter tires, but it did not add snow cover in that area. And it's hard to say whether it will be there in January, weather forecasters write the temperature around zero for the whole month.
ℹ️ Svaneti. Yesterday's snow in Mestia (photo by Alexander Zakharov) seems to give cause for optimism, but weather forecasters say otherwise. 3 and 6 mm of snow on December 26 and 27, everything you can be happy about. In January, according to their forecasts (different sites), from +3 to +12 degrees Celsius and almost no snow.
➡️ Information about Bakuriani and Goderzi will be in the next part.
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We would like to invite you to celebrate New Year’s Festival at Villa Stage🎅🏼
From 15:00 up until the morning we will be joyfully celebrating New 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Year 🍾
We would like to invite you to spend a great time with us👏🏻
We are going to brew grog, and mulled wine and treat our dear guests to them☃️
We can also offer champagne or beer!🥂
Moreover, at the New Year’s festival, you will find creative markets and all other kinds of entertainment.
At 20:00 we will start the music festival, where talented bands and DJs will be represented.
20:00-21:00 La Gorda
21:00-22:00 Oi Rudy
22:00-23:00 Daria Fisher
23:00-00:00 Chase the Comet
The headliner of our festival is a specially invited band:
ALOE VERA 00:00-01:00🌟
VIP rooms are also provided for your comfort
(DM for more information)🥳
https://www.instagram.com/villa.stage/
In addition to good music, we will please you with dancing shows!💃🏽
PRICE 100/150/200 gel
Have time to buy tickets with an attractive price, because their number is limited!
📍Tbilisi, Brotseuli 39
From 15:00 up until the morning we will be joyfully celebrating New 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Year 🍾
We would like to invite you to spend a great time with us👏🏻
We are going to brew grog, and mulled wine and treat our dear guests to them☃️
We can also offer champagne or beer!🥂
Moreover, at the New Year’s festival, you will find creative markets and all other kinds of entertainment.
At 20:00 we will start the music festival, where talented bands and DJs will be represented.
20:00-21:00 La Gorda
21:00-22:00 Oi Rudy
22:00-23:00 Daria Fisher
23:00-00:00 Chase the Comet
The headliner of our festival is a specially invited band:
ALOE VERA 00:00-01:00🌟
VIP rooms are also provided for your comfort
(DM for more information)🥳
https://www.instagram.com/villa.stage/
In addition to good music, we will please you with dancing shows!💃🏽
PRICE 100/150/200 gel
Have time to buy tickets with an attractive price, because their number is limited!
📍Tbilisi, Brotseuli 39
🇬🇪🔌🇺🇦 Georgia bought and transferred to Ukraine a consignment of industrial generators.
25 electricity generators (from 150 to 500 kW) were loaded on December 21, with a total value of more than 1.4 million lari (567 thousand dollars). The were purchased by the Government of Georgia for subsequent shipment to the Ukrainian people. We are talking about generators for industrial use, which can be used to ensure the smooth operation of hospitals, heating plants, pumping units for supplying drinking water and other vital facilities.
The Embassy of Ukraine expresses gratitude for the assistance to the Government of Georgia and all the Georgian people.
❤️«Слава Україні! Слава Грузії! Разом до Перемоги!» ("Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Georgia! Together to victory!") - with these words the message of the Ukrainian embassy in Georgia ends.
❗️P.S. Generators, for which volunteers and the Georgian people raised funds, are not included in this party. They were sent separately.
25 electricity generators (from 150 to 500 kW) were loaded on December 21, with a total value of more than 1.4 million lari (567 thousand dollars). The were purchased by the Government of Georgia for subsequent shipment to the Ukrainian people. We are talking about generators for industrial use, which can be used to ensure the smooth operation of hospitals, heating plants, pumping units for supplying drinking water and other vital facilities.
The Embassy of Ukraine expresses gratitude for the assistance to the Government of Georgia and all the Georgian people.
❤️«Слава Україні! Слава Грузії! Разом до Перемоги!» ("Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Georgia! Together to victory!") - with these words the message of the Ukrainian embassy in Georgia ends.
❗️P.S. Generators, for which volunteers and the Georgian people raised funds, are not included in this party. They were sent separately.
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⚡️🏦❗️The Bank of Georgia began forcibly closing accounts for citizens of Russia and Belarus.
Today I received a lot of messages about such cases. We have already counted more than 100 closed accounts in two days. No common reasons. There are those who did not use it abroad, there are those who did not use it in Georgia. Most did not use Swift or crypto, and the cards were needed for domestic purposes. Clients of Solo and TBC Bank did not receive SMS about closing. We are waiting for the bank's comments.
Today I received a lot of messages about such cases. We have already counted more than 100 closed accounts in two days. No common reasons. There are those who did not use it abroad, there are those who did not use it in Georgia. Most did not use Swift or crypto, and the cards were needed for domestic purposes. Clients of Solo and TBC Bank did not receive SMS about closing. We are waiting for the bank's comments.
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🏦🚫 Blocking of "Bank of Georgia" accounts: update.
What we found out: according to information from my sources, the bank conducts regular thorough checks. Account blocking affects citizens of many countries.
❗️ The main reasons are as follows:
- using an account for operations with cryptocurrencies
- using the account as a transit
- suspicious activity and transfers in doubt
ℹ️ Anyone who has faced blocking and is sure that they do not fall under these three points should contact the "Bank of Georgia" branch or use the following contacts:
📞 +995 (32) 2444444
📨 customerservice@bog.ge
💻 Through an operator on the bank's website
What we found out: according to information from my sources, the bank conducts regular thorough checks. Account blocking affects citizens of many countries.
❗️ The main reasons are as follows:
- using an account for operations with cryptocurrencies
- using the account as a transit
- suspicious activity and transfers in doubt
ℹ️ Anyone who has faced blocking and is sure that they do not fall under these three points should contact the "Bank of Georgia" branch or use the following contacts:
📞 +995 (32) 2444444
📨 customerservice@bog.ge
💻 Through an operator on the bank's website
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🎄 New Year tree scandal in Batumi.
The New Year tree was chosen in the seaside town by popular vote, hundreds of thousands of lari were allocated, bought in Europe, but great expectations may be in vain. The Christmas tree is very modest and looks very sick. Social media users compare it with the one that is 8 times cheaper in Kobuleti and try to find good things: after sunset, it looks a little better, but during the day it is impossible to look at it without tears. The authorities of Adjara, after criticism, declare that this is not the last option and the spruce will definitely be decorated.
ℹ️ By the way, the official switching on of the illumination and the beginning of the New Year holidays is scheduled for 20:00 on December 25, and from 18:00 on Europe Square a festive concert will begin, which will run until midnight.
The New Year tree was chosen in the seaside town by popular vote, hundreds of thousands of lari were allocated, bought in Europe, but great expectations may be in vain. The Christmas tree is very modest and looks very sick. Social media users compare it with the one that is 8 times cheaper in Kobuleti and try to find good things: after sunset, it looks a little better, but during the day it is impossible to look at it without tears. The authorities of Adjara, after criticism, declare that this is not the last option and the spruce will definitely be decorated.
ℹ️ By the way, the official switching on of the illumination and the beginning of the New Year holidays is scheduled for 20:00 on December 25, and from 18:00 on Europe Square a festive concert will begin, which will run until midnight.
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🛍🚫 From January 2, 2023, the use of plastic bags intended for weighing will be prohibited in Georgia.
Decree N571 of the Government has already been signed and came into force. Each legal entity will decide for itself how to deal with such goods. At the moment, none of the grocery chains has spoken out officially on this issue.
Decree N571 of the Government has already been signed and came into force. Each legal entity will decide for itself how to deal with such goods. At the moment, none of the grocery chains has spoken out officially on this issue.
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🏗❌ A hotel will not be built in the capital's Vake park: a long-term lawsuit between the mayor's office and the developer has come to an end.
A special agreement between the Tbilisi City Hall and the investor was signed in the summer of 2013. However, after the mayor was replaced (Kakha Kaladze replaced Gigi Ugulava), the project was frozen. The mayor's office and the company have been negotiating the cost of an alternative site for a long time. The company's initial valuation was $5.7 million. Finally, Kaladze said, the company will receive the land worth $2.8 million. We are talking about 5 hectares near Lake Lisi and 4000 sq.m. on the territory of Krtsanisi.
🤝 Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze thanked everyone who protested against the construction.
A special agreement between the Tbilisi City Hall and the investor was signed in the summer of 2013. However, after the mayor was replaced (Kakha Kaladze replaced Gigi Ugulava), the project was frozen. The mayor's office and the company have been negotiating the cost of an alternative site for a long time. The company's initial valuation was $5.7 million. Finally, Kaladze said, the company will receive the land worth $2.8 million. We are talking about 5 hectares near Lake Lisi and 4000 sq.m. on the territory of Krtsanisi.
🤝 Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze thanked everyone who protested against the construction.
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🚘 Advertising for the auto parts store "Amboli" in Georgia based on the computer game GTA.
It turned out incredibly realistic and colorful. Just look at the woman walking in the first seconds with the famous checkered trunk.
It turned out incredibly realistic and colorful. Just look at the woman walking in the first seconds with the famous checkered trunk.
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📈 The currencies of Armenia, Georgia and Tajikistan took the first places in the world growth rating, Bloomberg reports.
This year, the national currencies of Georgia, Armenia and Tajikistan have the best results in the world currency rating, which is associated with the migration of the population of Russia and record high remittances. From the beginning of the year, the Armenian dram has grown by 22% against the US dollar; the Georgian lari has shown a 16% gain; and the Tajik somoni has increased by 10% since the beginning of the war.
ℹ️ For 11 months of 2022, money transfers from Russia to Georgia, compared to the data of 2021, increased 5 times and amounted to almost $2 billion. The main reason for such a high growth is Russian citizens moving to Georgia, who withdraw money from the Russian Federation.
This year, the national currencies of Georgia, Armenia and Tajikistan have the best results in the world currency rating, which is associated with the migration of the population of Russia and record high remittances. From the beginning of the year, the Armenian dram has grown by 22% against the US dollar; the Georgian lari has shown a 16% gain; and the Tajik somoni has increased by 10% since the beginning of the war.
ℹ️ For 11 months of 2022, money transfers from Russia to Georgia, compared to the data of 2021, increased 5 times and amounted to almost $2 billion. The main reason for such a high growth is Russian citizens moving to Georgia, who withdraw money from the Russian Federation.
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🏥 Tbilisi clinics report that they are working with increased workload and lack of available places due to the increase in the number of viral infections.
Tsitsishvili Children's Clinic stated that the number of patients in the last two months is 57% higher compared to last year. The hospital staff is in emergency mode.
Tsitsishvili Children's Clinic stated that the number of patients in the last two months is 57% higher compared to last year. The hospital staff is in emergency mode.
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🇷🇺🤬 The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, came up with an angry speech towards the Hague International Court - the reason was its decision on the Russian-Georgian war.
“The investigation by the Hague Court of the situation in Georgia in 2008 once again showed the hypocrisy and double standards of approach to justice. After 14 years of work, investigators who did not know the specifics of the region, but obeyed the political order of Western puppeteers, turned the situation on its head and cynically laid the blame on the side affected by the conflict. As a result, three arrest warrants were issued for three citizens of South Ossetia, who also have Russian citizenship. They were accused of mythical oppression of ethnic Georgians,”- the message of the Russian representative says. The Russian Foreign Ministry also stressed that Moscow does not cooperate with the Hague Court and will not accept any of their decisions.
ℹ️ On December 16, Prosecutor Khan announced that the investigation had been completed. There will be no new arrest warrants. There are three left accused by The Hague. These are the Minister of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia Mikhail Mindzaev, the head of the pre-trial detention center Hamlet Guchmazov and one of the military commanders David Sanakoev. They are accused of war crimes of torture, inhuman treatment, illegal detention and displacement of civilians.
“The investigation by the Hague Court of the situation in Georgia in 2008 once again showed the hypocrisy and double standards of approach to justice. After 14 years of work, investigators who did not know the specifics of the region, but obeyed the political order of Western puppeteers, turned the situation on its head and cynically laid the blame on the side affected by the conflict. As a result, three arrest warrants were issued for three citizens of South Ossetia, who also have Russian citizenship. They were accused of mythical oppression of ethnic Georgians,”- the message of the Russian representative says. The Russian Foreign Ministry also stressed that Moscow does not cooperate with the Hague Court and will not accept any of their decisions.
ℹ️ On December 16, Prosecutor Khan announced that the investigation had been completed. There will be no new arrest warrants. There are three left accused by The Hague. These are the Minister of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia Mikhail Mindzaev, the head of the pre-trial detention center Hamlet Guchmazov and one of the military commanders David Sanakoev. They are accused of war crimes of torture, inhuman treatment, illegal detention and displacement of civilians.
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