🏦➡️💳 Transfers between Georgian banks will be made in just 10 seconds.

The National Bank of Georgia has announced a tender for the development and the introduction of a fast payment system that will allow you to transfer funds between banks almost instantly at any time, on weekends and even holidays!
💰 The total cost of the project is 6 million euros and it will be covered from 85 million euros allocated by the World Bank.
🕐 It will take about 2 years to develop and implement the system. At the moment, the commission for transfers between local banks is 1-2 GEL, and the time for which funds arrive depends on the time of day and day of the week.

🛠 Large-scale renovation of Tsereteli Avenue begins in Tbilisi: it will last 6 months.

One of the most important roads in the city has been in need of repair for a long time and it was appointed for 2023. 28.4 million lari ($11 million) was allocated for the reconstruction. The plans of the city government include: installing new lighting, replacing asphalt, allocating a lane for public transport, landscaping the territory, and updating outdated underground gas and water communications.
📛 Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze warned that while Tsereteli Avenue is being repaired, the traffic situation in the city may become more complicated.

🚫 Georgia cancels paid deferment from the army.

According to the new Defense Code adopted in the first reading, a deferment for a year could be purchased for 10,000 lari ($4,000) once during the entire period of military age. There will be no such amendment in the second reading either.
"Taking into account the existing disagreements about this article, so as not to give the impression of granting a possible privilege to financially wealthy persons, it was removed," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
ℹ️ Now an 18-month deferral without any reason costs 2000 lari ($800), you can use it twice. The new Defense Code will come into force in 2025.

⛈ The Environmental Agency of Georgia warns of worsening weather in the next two days.

On April 21 and 22, rains with thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country, snow in mountainous areas, hail is possible. There is a strong western wind in Batumi, Kobuleti and Poti, sea waves of 2-3 points. An increase in water in rivers is expected, and an increased threat of landslides and avalanches remains in mountainous areas.

⚡️🎸🎧 World music stars in Georgia.

As Prime Minister Garibashvili promised last November, the country will host concerts by well-known bands and performers. The dates of the performances of the following stars have become known:
📍 05.08. Nile Rodgers & Chic - Black Sea Arena (Shekvetili);
📍 06.08. FKJ - Black Sea Arena;
📍 10.08. Damian Lazarus - The Social Space (Shekvetili);
❤️ 15.08. The Killers - Black Sea Arena;
📍 18.08. All Day I Dream - The Social Space;
❤️ 31.08. Imagine Dragons - Mikhail Meskhi Stadium (Tbilisi).
🎫 Tickets will go on sale from April 24 at BSA.ge
❗️The tour will be held as part of the "Starring Georgia" campaign - the list of performers will be updated.

🇬🇪↔️🇷🇺 Georgia is increasing its energy and economic dependence on Russia.

In the first quarter of 2023, according to Sakstat, the country increased the volume of trade with Russia to $667 million. According to this indicator, Russia is Georgia's second trading partner after Turkey (China is in third place).
📍 Export from Georgia to Russia increased by 61% (up to $177 million):
Ferroalloys $45m (+41%)
Natural grape wines $38M (+52%)
Cars $22M (+9500%)
Mineral and fresh water $16 million (+14%)
Alcoholic drinks $13M (+160%)
📍 Import from Russia to Georgia increased by 79% (up to $490 million):
Oil and oil products $168 million (+273%) - 67% of all oil imports
Natural gas $75m (+114%)
Wheat flour $13 million (+30%) - 98% of all flour imports
Wheat $12 million (+33%) - 99% of all wheat imports
Coal $12 million (+2300%)

🇬🇪🏒🇭🇷 Yesterday the Georgian national hockey team sensationally defeated Croatia in the match of the second division of the world championship.

The game ended with the score 6-0 in favor of the Georgian team. Oliver Obolgogiani, whose daughter was born yesterday, arrived at the stadium only an hour before the match. And he was recognized as the best player of the match. Earlier, the Georgian national team defeated Iceland 4-1, Israel 7-3 and lost 0-2 to Spain, the hosts.
ℹ️ If they will beat Australia in the last game, then there is every chance at the end of the tournament to get the right to move to a higher class group: the first hockey division.

🎫 From 12.00 24.04. ticket sales for The Killers concert, which will be held in Shekvetili at the Black Sea Arena, have started.

The performance will take place on 15.08.2023
Sales website: https://bsa.ge/en/events
Prices range from 100 to 500 lari ($40-200).
ℹ️ 6 concerts are planned for 2023 as part of the Starring Georgia promotion. A series of events will open on August 5 with a concert by Nile Rodgers, and end on August 31 with a performance by Imagine Dragons in Tbilisi.

🇬🇪❤️ Popular American videographers have prepared a video "Georgia in 8K" about the country's tourism potential.

“Join us on an unforgettable journey through the stunning country of Georgia, the birthplace of wine. From the rugged mountains to the rolling hills, and from the charming towns to the bustling cities, Georgia offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern convenience. Follow us through Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia. With its cobbled streets, ancient churches, Mtskheta monasteries, the Martvili Canyon, into with incredible and diverse vineyards all over the country, the mesmerizing mountains of Mestia and sunrises in Ushguli” the video denoscription says.

📹 Video Jacob + Katie Schwarz

🇬🇪❤️🌱 Spring in Georgia.

Be careful, after watching the video, you may urgently want to visit a similar village in Samegrelo.
📹 Great video by Mirian Tedoradze

📊 The most important and interesting results of the sociological survey conducted in Georgia by the international republican US Institute (IRI).

📍People whose opinions are listened to:
Patriarch Ilia II 91%, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze 52%, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili 48%, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili 43%, ex-Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili 36%
📍89% support EU, 80% support NATO
📍Return of direct flights from Russia: 48% support, 46% do not support, 6% did not answer
📍Attitude towards Russian citizens: 13% support visa-free entry, 7% support their business registration, 4% support their purchase of real estate, 79% oppose all these points for Russians in the country
📍Main threat countries: Russia 87%, USA and Turkey 8% each, Iran, Armenia and Azerbaijan 3% each
📍Main partners (multiple answers were allowed): European Union 65%, USA 47%, Ukraine 27%, Turkey 18%, Azerbaijan 16%, Russia 8%
📍Saakashvili's transfer to a foreign clinic: 61% support, 33% against, 6% no answer
ℹ️ The data was collected through personal interviews. The sample included 1500 respondents. The results were selected by age, gender, region. The error is +/- 2.5%