🇬🇪🏵🇫🇷 Former People's Defender of Georgia (from 2017 to 2022) Nino Lomjaria received a prestigious French award.
On behalf of the President of France, the Order of Merit for her contribution to the promotion of human rights and democracy in Georgia was presented to the Georgian lawyer by Ambassador Sheraz Gasri.
On behalf of the President of France, the Order of Merit for her contribution to the promotion of human rights and democracy in Georgia was presented to the Georgian lawyer by Ambassador Sheraz Gasri.
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🇬🇪 Today is a memorable date in Georgia: exactly 32 years ago, on March 31, 1991, a referendum on independence was held in the country.
The question was: "Do you agree that the state independence of Georgia should be restored in accordance with the law dated May 26, 1918?" More than 3 million people took part in the referendum and the decision was made almost unanimously: 98.9% of citizens answered positively to this question.
ℹ️ Exactly 84 years ago, the first president of Georgia, Zviad Gamsakhurdia, was born.
The question was: "Do you agree that the state independence of Georgia should be restored in accordance with the law dated May 26, 1918?" More than 3 million people took part in the referendum and the decision was made almost unanimously: 98.9% of citizens answered positively to this question.
ℹ️ Exactly 84 years ago, the first president of Georgia, Zviad Gamsakhurdia, was born.
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🥇♟Georgian chess player Meri Arabidze became European champion.
On the championship, which was held in Montenegro, Meri Arabidze went undefeated and scored 8.5 points out of a possible 11.
ℹ️ The Georgian women's chess school is one of the strongest in the world. Surely everyone knows the names of Nona Gaprindashvili and Maya Chiburdanidze. The women's national team of Georgia became the world champion in 2015, and won bronze at the last three tournaments (they are held in odd years).
On the championship, which was held in Montenegro, Meri Arabidze went undefeated and scored 8.5 points out of a possible 11.
ℹ️ The Georgian women's chess school is one of the strongest in the world. Surely everyone knows the names of Nona Gaprindashvili and Maya Chiburdanidze. The women's national team of Georgia became the world champion in 2015, and won bronze at the last three tournaments (they are held in odd years).
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👮🏻♂️ A 28-year-old man has been detained in connection with the fire at the Ambassador Hotel in Tbilisi.
The investigation found that the fire in the hotel room was started by one of the guests, after which the flame spread to the third and fourth floors of the building. According to one version, it could be a man who went naked to the hotel balcony, and earlier surveillance cameras inside the building recorded him saying that existence does not make any sense.
❗️ The detainee is charged under the article "Intentional destruction of property", he faces 3 to 5 years in prison.
The investigation found that the fire in the hotel room was started by one of the guests, after which the flame spread to the third and fourth floors of the building. According to one version, it could be a man who went naked to the hotel balcony, and earlier surveillance cameras inside the building recorded him saying that existence does not make any sense.
❗️ The detainee is charged under the article "Intentional destruction of property", he faces 3 to 5 years in prison.
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🍽 Restaurant TAO located on the second floor of Bazari Orbeliani launches a series of sets dedicated to key cuisines and dishes that make up basis of world pan-Asian cuisine.
From April 1 to April 7, all guests are treated to a real Peking duck in two variations:
1. Portion for 2-4 people (duck is cut in front of guests) / Cost: 120 GEL
2. Portion in Bankog style 1-2 people / Cost: 60 GEL
Specially for the set, a Singapore Sling cocktail (21 GEL) is offered, which goes with Peking duck really well.
The TAO restaurant is a new ambitious project from the Bazari Orbeliani team with a unique interior from the Numero Design Bureau. Brand chef Sergey Kapustin (White Rabbit Family/ Birds354/ Twins Garden) is responsible for the kitchen - which means you are in for a gastronomic journey!
📍 Bazari Orbeliani on Orbeliani Square.
👉 Book tables by phone: +995596343000 or via Instagram
From April 1 to April 7, all guests are treated to a real Peking duck in two variations:
1. Portion for 2-4 people (duck is cut in front of guests) / Cost: 120 GEL
2. Portion in Bankog style 1-2 people / Cost: 60 GEL
Specially for the set, a Singapore Sling cocktail (21 GEL) is offered, which goes with Peking duck really well.
The TAO restaurant is a new ambitious project from the Bazari Orbeliani team with a unique interior from the Numero Design Bureau. Brand chef Sergey Kapustin (White Rabbit Family/ Birds354/ Twins Garden) is responsible for the kitchen - which means you are in for a gastronomic journey!
📍 Bazari Orbeliani on Orbeliani Square.
👉 Book tables by phone: +995596343000 or via Instagram
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🇬🇪🚘🇹🇷 Due to the closure of the Rikoti Pass, drivers traveling to and from Turkey can use alternative customs.
According to the Georgian Revenue Service, instead of the Sarpi customs point, car owners can pass through the Kartsakhi and Vale checkpoints. All customs points on the border of Georgia operate in a regular and round-the-clock mode.
According to the Georgian Revenue Service, instead of the Sarpi customs point, car owners can pass through the Kartsakhi and Vale checkpoints. All customs points on the border of Georgia operate in a regular and round-the-clock mode.
🇬🇪❤️ Sunset over Tbilisi.
The first day of April gave us such a beauty. And promises warmer weather from tomorrow., +18°, and next week up to +22°.
The first day of April gave us such a beauty. And promises warmer weather from tomorrow., +18°, and next week up to +22°.
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🇬🇪❤️ Very beautiful video about Georgia.
The author compares Tbilisi with Sydney, Gudauri with the Alps, and Vashlovani with Mars, exclaiming: “Let's show the world how beautiful Georgia is! We look forward to your support!"
📹 Video by Stepan Chuprunov
The author compares Tbilisi with Sydney, Gudauri with the Alps, and Vashlovani with Mars, exclaiming: “Let's show the world how beautiful Georgia is! We look forward to your support!"
📹 Video by Stepan Chuprunov
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🇬🇪🛫🇰🇿 The Kazakh airline "Air Astana" is switching to summer season and increasing the number of flights to Georgia.
Flights between Almaty and Tbilisi will now operate daily. From June, Air Astana resumes flights Almaty-Batumi-Almaty (5 times a week, except Tue and Wed) and Astana-Tbilisi-Astana (3 times a week: Wed, Thu and Sun). All flights are carried out on Airbus A320/321 aircraft.
Flights between Almaty and Tbilisi will now operate daily. From June, Air Astana resumes flights Almaty-Batumi-Almaty (5 times a week, except Tue and Wed) and Astana-Tbilisi-Astana (3 times a week: Wed, Thu and Sun). All flights are carried out on Airbus A320/321 aircraft.
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🇬🇪 April 14, 15, 16 and 17 are official days off in Georgia.
This is due to the Easter celebrated in the country.
📍14.04 Good Friday
📍15.04 Holy Saturday
📍16.04 Easter
📍17.04 Easter Monday
❗️The majority of state institutions, banks and the House of Justice will be closed in the country these days.
🚄 Georgian Railway has scheduled additional trains from Tbilisi to Batumi and Poti for these dates
This is due to the Easter celebrated in the country.
📍14.04 Good Friday
📍15.04 Holy Saturday
📍16.04 Easter
📍17.04 Easter Monday
❗️The majority of state institutions, banks and the House of Justice will be closed in the country these days.
🚄 Georgian Railway has scheduled additional trains from Tbilisi to Batumi and Poti for these dates
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🇬🇪 🛫 Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced the construction of a new modern airport in Georgia.
So far, he has not announced the place where the project will be implemented, but he said that no more than 2-3 years should pass before the opening:
"We are interested in that the new airport will become one of the best in the region, the construction will take 2-3 years. This also involves investments of several hundred million dollars."
So far, he has not announced the place where the project will be implemented, but he said that no more than 2-3 years should pass before the opening:
"We are interested in that the new airport will become one of the best in the region, the construction will take 2-3 years. This also involves investments of several hundred million dollars."
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📉 According to the report of the Public Defender (there is such a position in Georgia - the Ombudsman for Human Rights), in 2022 the situation in terms of protecting human rights worsened.
The 347-page report has already been submitted to the Parliament of the country.
📌 Here are the highlights of the report:
✔️ The abolition of the State Inspector Service and the creation of two independent institutions - the Special Investigation Service and the Personal Data Protection Service
✔️ the Parliament of Georgia did not share the prerequisites developed by the European Union for obtaining candidate status regarding the reform of the judiciary
✔️ the preparation of the draft law of Georgia "On the transparency of foreign influence" (in 2022) and its subsequent initiation are also indicated
✔️ a number of researches have identified significant shortcomings that do not meet the criteria for an effective investigation or violate the right to a fair trial
✔️ regarding the case of ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili, the report notes that the recommendations given by the expert group regarding the conduct of psychotherapy and physical rehabilitation were not / could not be implemented
✔️ In recent years, there has been a trend in the country towards restricting freedom of speech, including unlawful interference with professional activities, damage to property, assault, harassment, threats, violation of privacy, alleged illegal surveillance
✔️ the threat of restrictions on freedom of speech is also aggravated by the amendments to the Law of Georgia “On Broadcasting”, which is confirmed by the number of lawsuits filed in court against media organizations and their representatives
✔️ the right to assemble was limited. The administrative detention of protesters continued, they were accused of petty hooliganism and disobedience to the lawful demands of law enforcement officers. This practice is based on the Code of Administrative Offenses, adopted in 1984, and does not meet even the minimum standard of compatibility with human rights and fundamental freedoms
✔️ the amendments made to the Code of Criminal Procedure on September 6, 2022 (the so-called law on wiretapping) allowed the investigating authorities to carry out covert investigative actions for a longer period of time
✔️ investigation of violent acts against LGBTQ+ people and journalists on July 5, 2021 does not meet the standards of an effective investigation
✔️ the situation with gender-based killings of women (femicide) has not improved for many years
✔️ child poverty remains one of the main problems of the country. Compared to 2021, the number of minors receiving the subsistence minimum increased by 40% in 2022 and amounted to 330,148 people
The 347-page report has already been submitted to the Parliament of the country.
📌 Here are the highlights of the report:
✔️ The abolition of the State Inspector Service and the creation of two independent institutions - the Special Investigation Service and the Personal Data Protection Service
✔️ the Parliament of Georgia did not share the prerequisites developed by the European Union for obtaining candidate status regarding the reform of the judiciary
✔️ the preparation of the draft law of Georgia "On the transparency of foreign influence" (in 2022) and its subsequent initiation are also indicated
✔️ a number of researches have identified significant shortcomings that do not meet the criteria for an effective investigation or violate the right to a fair trial
✔️ regarding the case of ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili, the report notes that the recommendations given by the expert group regarding the conduct of psychotherapy and physical rehabilitation were not / could not be implemented
✔️ In recent years, there has been a trend in the country towards restricting freedom of speech, including unlawful interference with professional activities, damage to property, assault, harassment, threats, violation of privacy, alleged illegal surveillance
✔️ the threat of restrictions on freedom of speech is also aggravated by the amendments to the Law of Georgia “On Broadcasting”, which is confirmed by the number of lawsuits filed in court against media organizations and their representatives
✔️ the right to assemble was limited. The administrative detention of protesters continued, they were accused of petty hooliganism and disobedience to the lawful demands of law enforcement officers. This practice is based on the Code of Administrative Offenses, adopted in 1984, and does not meet even the minimum standard of compatibility with human rights and fundamental freedoms
✔️ the amendments made to the Code of Criminal Procedure on September 6, 2022 (the so-called law on wiretapping) allowed the investigating authorities to carry out covert investigative actions for a longer period of time
✔️ investigation of violent acts against LGBTQ+ people and journalists on July 5, 2021 does not meet the standards of an effective investigation
✔️ the situation with gender-based killings of women (femicide) has not improved for many years
✔️ child poverty remains one of the main problems of the country. Compared to 2021, the number of minors receiving the subsistence minimum increased by 40% in 2022 and amounted to 330,148 people
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