🇬🇪🇺🇦 Yesterday, solidarity actions were held in Tbilisi and Batumi on the Day of the Unity of Ukraine.
The participants stood in the "chain of unity with the world" on the capital's Peace Bridge and near the entrance to one of the central seaside parks in Batumi. Sobornost Day is an annual holiday in honor of the signing of the act of unification of the Ukrainian and Western Ukrainian People's Republics into a single state in 1919.
❗️The main theme of the current actions in Georgia was a request to world leaders to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
The participants stood in the "chain of unity with the world" on the capital's Peace Bridge and near the entrance to one of the central seaside parks in Batumi. Sobornost Day is an annual holiday in honor of the signing of the act of unification of the Ukrainian and Western Ukrainian People's Republics into a single state in 1919.
❗️The main theme of the current actions in Georgia was a request to world leaders to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
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📈🏠💰 Experts again predict an increase in prices for the sale and rental of real estate in Georgia.
The representative of the Georgian Real Estate Association, Otar Kachkachishvili, expects a new round of price increases from March 2023. In his opinion, the cost and rent of apartments can grow by another 30%. A new flow of emigrants from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus is expected, as well as an influx of Russian relocators from Turkey (where the period of stay for them is 90 days and now it's hard to obtain residence permits) and Kazakhstan (which also changed visa rules).
“A lot of Russians who temporarily moved to Georgia in 2022 and rented apartments not only do not intend to return, but have decided to purchase their own housing in the country. Along with this, there has been a trend when one citizen of Russia acquires 4-5 apartments at once, and then rents them out to his compatriots. In Tbilisi and Batumi there is a high demand and a shortage of rental housing."
Developers also confirm the presence of investment demand. According to Archi CEO Beso Ortoidze, “if until 2022 apartments were mainly bought directly for living, now 8 out of 10 apartments are already purchased for investment purposes.”
ℹ️ According to the experts of the investment company TBC Capital, in 2022 the price of Georgian real estate increased by an average of 15%, sales increased by 28%, and the cost of rent in some cases increased up to 60%. At the same time, the share of emigrants in apartment sales is only 5.5%. Whereas relocators account for over 31.1% of rental housing demand. According to forecasts, in 2023 the share of emigrants in real estate purchases may reach 11.5%. Then, rent can rise in price by another 20%. Analysts at investment companies expect sales growth of 9% and price increases of 18%.
The representative of the Georgian Real Estate Association, Otar Kachkachishvili, expects a new round of price increases from March 2023. In his opinion, the cost and rent of apartments can grow by another 30%. A new flow of emigrants from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus is expected, as well as an influx of Russian relocators from Turkey (where the period of stay for them is 90 days and now it's hard to obtain residence permits) and Kazakhstan (which also changed visa rules).
“A lot of Russians who temporarily moved to Georgia in 2022 and rented apartments not only do not intend to return, but have decided to purchase their own housing in the country. Along with this, there has been a trend when one citizen of Russia acquires 4-5 apartments at once, and then rents them out to his compatriots. In Tbilisi and Batumi there is a high demand and a shortage of rental housing."
Developers also confirm the presence of investment demand. According to Archi CEO Beso Ortoidze, “if until 2022 apartments were mainly bought directly for living, now 8 out of 10 apartments are already purchased for investment purposes.”
ℹ️ According to the experts of the investment company TBC Capital, in 2022 the price of Georgian real estate increased by an average of 15%, sales increased by 28%, and the cost of rent in some cases increased up to 60%. At the same time, the share of emigrants in apartment sales is only 5.5%. Whereas relocators account for over 31.1% of rental housing demand. According to forecasts, in 2023 the share of emigrants in real estate purchases may reach 11.5%. Then, rent can rise in price by another 20%. Analysts at investment companies expect sales growth of 9% and price increases of 18%.
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👨🏻⚕️ Ex-president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili has been diagnosed with covid-19.
That was stated by the Vivamed clinic, where the politician has been undergoing treatment for several months. This diagnosis can pose a serious danger to his life due to his critical condition, lack of weight and muscle atrophy,.
That was stated by the Vivamed clinic, where the politician has been undergoing treatment for several months. This diagnosis can pose a serious danger to his life due to his critical condition, lack of weight and muscle atrophy,.
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🎿❌ The winter tourist season in Georgia is in danger of complete failure.
This was stated by the head of the association of hotels and restaurants Shalva Alaverdashvili.
The main reason is the lack of snow at the ski resorts in Gudauri and Bakuriani, as well as a small amount of snow cover in Mestia and Goderzi.
“Most of the clients demanded a refund for their hotel reservations. The private sector found itself in a rather difficult situation. Also there is the uncertain situation with the instructors,” Alaverdashvili said, “for example, 15,000 tourists from Israel were planned to arrive, but they canceled the trips.”
❗️Before 28.01 weather forecasters do not predict snowfall at ski resorts.
This was stated by the head of the association of hotels and restaurants Shalva Alaverdashvili.
The main reason is the lack of snow at the ski resorts in Gudauri and Bakuriani, as well as a small amount of snow cover in Mestia and Goderzi.
“Most of the clients demanded a refund for their hotel reservations. The private sector found itself in a rather difficult situation. Also there is the uncertain situation with the instructors,” Alaverdashvili said, “for example, 15,000 tourists from Israel were planned to arrive, but they canceled the trips.”
❗️Before 28.01 weather forecasters do not predict snowfall at ski resorts.
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🇷🇺🛳❓🇬🇪 The head of the Sochi seaport Vladimirov allowed the resumption of maritime communication between the Russian Federation and Georgia.
According to him, during the summer navigation period, the Kometa speedboat will be able to sail from Sochi to Abkhazia and Batumi: “We hope that passenger transportation to Abkhazia and Georgia will be launched. Negotiations are currently underway. The intention is to launch transportation this summer.” Usually speedboats start their work from the beginning of June. In 2019, the Sochi-Batumi route was even quite popular.
❗️The Georgian Maritime Transport Agency refutes the report about the possible start of maritime passenger transportation from Sochi. I really doubt that the Georgian authorities will agree to such cooperation in 2023 and open their port for Sochi boats. Simultaneous routes to Batumi and occupied Abkhazia will not be approved by the current authorities, opposition, or society.
According to him, during the summer navigation period, the Kometa speedboat will be able to sail from Sochi to Abkhazia and Batumi: “We hope that passenger transportation to Abkhazia and Georgia will be launched. Negotiations are currently underway. The intention is to launch transportation this summer.” Usually speedboats start their work from the beginning of June. In 2019, the Sochi-Batumi route was even quite popular.
❗️The Georgian Maritime Transport Agency refutes the report about the possible start of maritime passenger transportation from Sochi. I really doubt that the Georgian authorities will agree to such cooperation in 2023 and open their port for Sochi boats. Simultaneous routes to Batumi and occupied Abkhazia will not be approved by the current authorities, opposition, or society.
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💧🚫 Due to the accident, water supply will be cut off in several districts of Tbilisi for a day.
The technical team has been mobilized and preparations are underway to repair the damage. GWP informs that water supply will be interrupted today in Vake, Saburtalo, Gldani and Digomi. Water supply will be restored tomorrow, January 26, after 12:00.
ℹ️ Full list of addresses here
The technical team has been mobilized and preparations are underway to repair the damage. GWP informs that water supply will be interrupted today in Vake, Saburtalo, Gldani and Digomi. Water supply will be restored tomorrow, January 26, after 12:00.
ℹ️ Full list of addresses here
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🇬🇪🧀 The authoritative magazine Taste Atlas included smoked sulguni in the list of the 100 best cheeses in the world.
The authors of the channel, of course, agree with this choice. Shebolili Megruli Sulguni is ranked 87th (and common Suluguni - 41st). Originally from Samegrelo, smoked sulguni is a Georgian semi-hard cheese made from cow, goat, buffalo milk, or a combination of both. It is recommended to serve it with gomi, local porridge, and of course Saperavi.
ℹ️ The full rating of cheeses is here.
The authors of the channel, of course, agree with this choice. Shebolili Megruli Sulguni is ranked 87th (and common Suluguni - 41st). Originally from Samegrelo, smoked sulguni is a Georgian semi-hard cheese made from cow, goat, buffalo milk, or a combination of both. It is recommended to serve it with gomi, local porridge, and of course Saperavi.
ℹ️ The full rating of cheeses is here.
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❤️ According to the Ministry of Health of Adjara, 37 people over 100 years old live in the region, of which 7 are men and 30 are women.
The oldest among them are 109-year-old Fatmme Diasamidze from Kobuleti and Nakif Davitadze from Shuakhevi (pictured). According to the government's order, 1,000 lari will be allocated from the budget once a year to citizens over 100 years old.
The oldest among them are 109-year-old Fatmme Diasamidze from Kobuleti and Nakif Davitadze from Shuakhevi (pictured). According to the government's order, 1,000 lari will be allocated from the budget once a year to citizens over 100 years old.
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🏔 The weather and snow conditions in Mestia can now be monitored online.
A camera with a 360-degree view was installed on Hatsvali, through which you can always assess the weather conditions. There are functions of zooming in and out of the picture, time-lapse.
📹 You can try it here: https://mta-ski.panomax.com/
A camera with a 360-degree view was installed on Hatsvali, through which you can always assess the weather conditions. There are functions of zooming in and out of the picture, time-lapse.
📹 You can try it here: https://mta-ski.panomax.com/
Panomax
Webcam Mestia - Hatsvali Cable Car - PANOMAX 360°
Live picture of Mestia - Hatsvali Cable Car - Panomax - 360° high resolution interactive panorama web cam
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🇬🇪🍷 In 2022, Georgia sold 106,693 tons of wine worth $252 million.
Sales growth compared to 2021 was 5%. Diversification from the Russian market, which was often talked about in the country, did not happen over the past year. The strongly growing Ukrainian market was stopped by the war. Hopes for China and the US, often discussed by experts, have not yet materialized due to problems with demand and logistics.
📊 List of countries:
Russia - $160.8 million (73128 tons)
Poland - $14.5 million (6706 tons)
Ukraine - $13.5 million (6446 tons)
China - $12.5 million (3988 tons)
Kazakhstan — $10 million (3788 tons)
Belarus - $7.5 million (3172 tons)
USA - $5.2 million (1039 tons)
Latvia - $4.3 million (1597 tons)
Germany - $3.2 million (851 tons)
Lithuania - $2.1 million (803 tons)
❗️In order to diversify the export markets of Georgian wine, with the financial and organizational support of the National Wine Agency, 14 million GEL was allocated for promotion in 2023
Sales growth compared to 2021 was 5%. Diversification from the Russian market, which was often talked about in the country, did not happen over the past year. The strongly growing Ukrainian market was stopped by the war. Hopes for China and the US, often discussed by experts, have not yet materialized due to problems with demand and logistics.
📊 List of countries:
Russia - $160.8 million (73128 tons)
Poland - $14.5 million (6706 tons)
Ukraine - $13.5 million (6446 tons)
China - $12.5 million (3988 tons)
Kazakhstan — $10 million (3788 tons)
Belarus - $7.5 million (3172 tons)
USA - $5.2 million (1039 tons)
Latvia - $4.3 million (1597 tons)
Germany - $3.2 million (851 tons)
Lithuania - $2.1 million (803 tons)
❗️In order to diversify the export markets of Georgian wine, with the financial and organizational support of the National Wine Agency, 14 million GEL was allocated for promotion in 2023
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🇬🇪🛫 Georgian cargo airline Air Geo Sky plans to open passenger flights.
There is no official information on the website and social networks yet, but a request for routes has already been submitted by it.
ℹ️ From March 26, Geo Sky plans to fly daily from Tbilisi to Tashkent and Chisinau and 6 times a week to Tel Aviv. Flights will be carried out on Boeing 737-800.
There is no official information on the website and social networks yet, but a request for routes has already been submitted by it.
ℹ️ From March 26, Geo Sky plans to fly daily from Tbilisi to Tashkent and Chisinau and 6 times a week to Tel Aviv. Flights will be carried out on Boeing 737-800.
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🇬🇪🏉🇩🇪 05.02 The Georgian national rugby team will play a European Championship match against the German team in Tbilisi.
An interesting game is expected, in which the Georgians will be clear favorites.
The match starts at 13.00.
🎫 Tickets from 10 GEL here (children under 6 are admitted free).
An interesting game is expected, in which the Georgians will be clear favorites.
The match starts at 13.00.
🎫 Tickets from 10 GEL here (children under 6 are admitted free).
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👮🏻♂️ The Ministry of Justice refuted the statements of the lawyers of ex-president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili about his state of health.
The National Bureau of Expertise did not confirm the authenticity of the politician's diagnoses made by the Empathy Center.
"We can safely say that, in accordance with the conclusion of the examination, the previously made psychiatric, neurological and gastroenterological diagnoses are not reliable and irrefutable," Justice Minister Rati Bregadze said.
❗️According to him, the penitentiary service will submit a negative conclusion to the court, which is considering the release or reprieve of Saakashvili.
The National Bureau of Expertise did not confirm the authenticity of the politician's diagnoses made by the Empathy Center.
"We can safely say that, in accordance with the conclusion of the examination, the previously made psychiatric, neurological and gastroenterological diagnoses are not reliable and irrefutable," Justice Minister Rati Bregadze said.
❗️According to him, the penitentiary service will submit a negative conclusion to the court, which is considering the release or reprieve of Saakashvili.
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💸 Crypto exchange service @GeCrypto just launched in Tbilisi
For our members there is a special offer - you can exchange crypto to cash without commission.
Other pros:
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☑️ Card payments (TBC, BoG)
🥤 Free drinks
Actual rates are published in the GeCrypto channel, just follow it
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For our members there is a special offer - you can exchange crypto to cash without commission.
Other pros:
⚡️ Instant exchange
☑️ Card payments (TBC, BoG)
🥤 Free drinks
Actual rates are published in the GeCrypto channel, just follow it
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🥇⛸ Georgian figure skater Anastasia Gubanova won the short program at the European Championships.
The tournament takes place in the Finnish city of Espoo. The athlete, who left the Russian national team in September 2021 and began to perform under the Georgian flag, scored 69.81 points in the short program, which allowed her to occupy the first place podium.
ℹ️ To become a European champion, Gubanova also needs to perform well with a free program on January 28.
The tournament takes place in the Finnish city of Espoo. The athlete, who left the Russian national team in September 2021 and began to perform under the Georgian flag, scored 69.81 points in the short program, which allowed her to occupy the first place podium.
ℹ️ To become a European champion, Gubanova also needs to perform well with a free program on January 28.
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🇬🇪❤️ Tbilisi in winter.
It rarely happens when snow lies in the Georgian capital. In a few days it will melt, and very soon the spring will come. So far, take a flight over the evening Tbilisi.
📹 Thanks for the video Robbie Smith
It rarely happens when snow lies in the Georgian capital. In a few days it will melt, and very soon the spring will come. So far, take a flight over the evening Tbilisi.
📹 Thanks for the video Robbie Smith
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🇬🇪↔️🇦🇲 An agreement on simplified border crossing for citizens of Georgia and Armenia has come into force.
From now on, citizens of both countries will be able to cross the interstate border using electronic identity cards (ID), the government decree says on the website of the Legislative Herald of Georgia.
ℹ️ For citizens of Georgia, Armenia is the third country that does not require an international passport to enter. A similar regime applies to entry into Turkey and Ukraine.
From now on, citizens of both countries will be able to cross the interstate border using electronic identity cards (ID), the government decree says on the website of the Legislative Herald of Georgia.
ℹ️ For citizens of Georgia, Armenia is the third country that does not require an international passport to enter. A similar regime applies to entry into Turkey and Ukraine.
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❗️📦 USA2GEORGIA takes full responsibility towards each client.
This statement was spread by the logistics company USA2GEORGIA after the scandal around them. The organization will not enter into a legal or other dispute with the customers and will fully compensate all transportation costs. This includes the difference in shipping charges between volume weight and actual weight.
To obtain compensation, you can contact the company directly through the form:
https://www.usa2georgia.com/submit or on the company's facebook.
ℹ️ The problem was related to a change in the method of calculating the cost of shipping from the United States, when the company, without notifying customers, changed the method of calculating the weight, which increased the cost dramatically.
This statement was spread by the logistics company USA2GEORGIA after the scandal around them. The organization will not enter into a legal or other dispute with the customers and will fully compensate all transportation costs. This includes the difference in shipping charges between volume weight and actual weight.
To obtain compensation, you can contact the company directly through the form:
https://www.usa2georgia.com/submit or on the company's facebook.
ℹ️ The problem was related to a change in the method of calculating the cost of shipping from the United States, when the company, without notifying customers, changed the method of calculating the weight, which increased the cost dramatically.
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🇬🇪↔️🇷🇺 In 2022, despite the absence of diplomatic relations after the August 2008 war and the occupation of its territories, Georgia expanded trade and economic cooperation with Russia by more than 50%.
The trade turnover with Russia is in second place in the list of the country's largest partners after Turkey - the volume amounted to about $2.5 billion. Imports for 2022 reached a record $1.83 billion (+79%), while Georgia's exports to Russia increased to $651 million (+6.8%).
➡️ Top 5 goods imported to Georgia from Russia:
Oil products — $623 million (+361%)
Natural gas (including autogas) – $112 million (+24%)
Wheat flour – $67 million (+478%)
Wheat - $62 million (-29% due to increased duties)
Coke and semi-coke (coal) — $59 mln (+152%)
⬅️ Top 5 products delivered to Russia from Georgia:
Wines — $161 million (+23%)
Ferroalloys — $109 mln (-37%)
Passenger cars (re-export) — 76 million (+338%)
Alcohol — $57 million (+38%)
Mineral and fresh water — $51 million (-16%)
The trade turnover with Russia is in second place in the list of the country's largest partners after Turkey - the volume amounted to about $2.5 billion. Imports for 2022 reached a record $1.83 billion (+79%), while Georgia's exports to Russia increased to $651 million (+6.8%).
➡️ Top 5 goods imported to Georgia from Russia:
Oil products — $623 million (+361%)
Natural gas (including autogas) – $112 million (+24%)
Wheat flour – $67 million (+478%)
Wheat - $62 million (-29% due to increased duties)
Coke and semi-coke (coal) — $59 mln (+152%)
⬅️ Top 5 products delivered to Russia from Georgia:
Wines — $161 million (+23%)
Ferroalloys — $109 mln (-37%)
Passenger cars (re-export) — 76 million (+338%)
Alcohol — $57 million (+38%)
Mineral and fresh water — $51 million (-16%)
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🥇 Yesterday, Georgian figure skater Anastasia Gubanova won the European Championship 2023 in Espoo (Finland).
The 20-year-old athlete scored 199.91 points in the sum of two programs. Luna Hendrix from Belgium finished second with 193.48. Kimmy Repon from Switzerland took third place (192.51).
The 20-year-old athlete scored 199.91 points in the sum of two programs. Luna Hendrix from Belgium finished second with 193.48. Kimmy Repon from Switzerland took third place (192.51).
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