💧💰 The Georgian Water Power company responsible for the water supply of Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Rustavi has been sold to the Spanish Aqualia alliance.
The completion of the deal was announced in the afternoon of December 31. According to the signed document, 80% of the drinking water production business was sold for $180 million, and the remaining 20% will be sold over the next 3 years and the total amount of the transaction will be $ 225 million. This is one of the largest strategic agreements for Georgia. Spanish Aqualia manages water supply systems in 17 countries and ranks third in Europe in this indicator.
❗️ I hope that the regular water outage in Tbilisi will become less frequent, and the customer service will be improved.
The completion of the deal was announced in the afternoon of December 31. According to the signed document, 80% of the drinking water production business was sold for $180 million, and the remaining 20% will be sold over the next 3 years and the total amount of the transaction will be $ 225 million. This is one of the largest strategic agreements for Georgia. Spanish Aqualia manages water supply systems in 17 countries and ranks third in Europe in this indicator.
❗️ I hope that the regular water outage in Tbilisi will become less frequent, and the customer service will be improved.
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❤️ Incredibly beautiful and festive Tbilisi.
A very beautiful shooting of New Year's Eve from a drone was sent by Kinetos.
However, I agree that this is a whole trouble for animals
A very beautiful shooting of New Year's Eve from a drone was sent by Kinetos.
However, I agree that this is a whole trouble for animals
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🦠 02.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 13441.
The incidence rate is 5.92% (-0.22%)
+796 infected
+3291 recovered
+45 died
0 vaccinated
❗️ At the moment, 144 cases of infection with a new strain of coronavirus "omicron" have been identified.
Tests carried out - 13441.
The incidence rate is 5.92% (-0.22%)
+796 infected
+3291 recovered
+45 died
0 vaccinated
❗️ At the moment, 144 cases of infection with a new strain of coronavirus "omicron" have been identified.
🎿 News from the ski resorts of Georgia.
📍Bakuriani: There is not enough snow. Therefore, all the slopes are closed, except for the 25-meter one, but it has been completely smashed to the ground, there are a lot of people on it and most of them just walk in tracksuits on foot or with a sled
📍 Gudauri: the weather is good, there is a lot of snow, the cable cars are working, everything is OK
📍 Svaneti: there is snow, the tracks are perfect, but there is a problem with electricity
📍 Goderzi: there is a lot of snow, it is cozy, there are few people, but the route to the resort is in terrible condition
📍Bakuriani: There is not enough snow. Therefore, all the slopes are closed, except for the 25-meter one, but it has been completely smashed to the ground, there are a lot of people on it and most of them just walk in tracksuits on foot or with a sled
📍 Gudauri: the weather is good, there is a lot of snow, the cable cars are working, everything is OK
📍 Svaneti: there is snow, the tracks are perfect, but there is a problem with electricity
📍 Goderzi: there is a lot of snow, it is cozy, there are few people, but the route to the resort is in terrible condition
🦠 03.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 15032.
The incidence rate is 6.27% (-0.35%)
+943 infected
+2789 recovered
+37 died
2 days in a row there were no new vaccinations
❗️Fewer than 4,000 covid-beds are busy in the country, which is one of the lowest figures over the past year.
Tests carried out - 15032.
The incidence rate is 6.27% (-0.35%)
+943 infected
+2789 recovered
+37 died
2 days in a row there were no new vaccinations
❗️Fewer than 4,000 covid-beds are busy in the country, which is one of the lowest figures over the past year.
🏦 Top of the most important economic events of 2021 in Georgia.
📍Double-digit economic growth. The year was marked by the highest economic recovery in the last decade: 10.7%. Compared to the pre-crisis period of 2019 by 3.2%
📍 Stabilization of the lari exchange rate. Despite the pessimistic forecasts, the lari exchange rate has strengthened by 6% since 3.30 for $ 1 in January and now stands at 3.10 gel for $ 1. The main reasons are the increase in exports and remittances. Tourism revenues recovered by 30% from 2019 and amounted to $ 1.1 billion
📍 Record high inflation. In November, it amounted to 12.5%, and the rise in price affected the entire range of consumer services and goods.
📍 The vaccination process. It started on March 15, but the Georgian government's plan of 60% of vaccinated citizens was not achieved, stopping at 40% of the adult population.
📍Non-fulfillment of political agreements and implementation of reforms. The ruling party withdrew from the agreement with the participation of the European Union, which included judicial and electoral reforms. In particular, the government even refused 75 million euros of EU aid.
📍Double-digit economic growth. The year was marked by the highest economic recovery in the last decade: 10.7%. Compared to the pre-crisis period of 2019 by 3.2%
📍 Stabilization of the lari exchange rate. Despite the pessimistic forecasts, the lari exchange rate has strengthened by 6% since 3.30 for $ 1 in January and now stands at 3.10 gel for $ 1. The main reasons are the increase in exports and remittances. Tourism revenues recovered by 30% from 2019 and amounted to $ 1.1 billion
📍 Record high inflation. In November, it amounted to 12.5%, and the rise in price affected the entire range of consumer services and goods.
📍 The vaccination process. It started on March 15, but the Georgian government's plan of 60% of vaccinated citizens was not achieved, stopping at 40% of the adult population.
📍Non-fulfillment of political agreements and implementation of reforms. The ruling party withdrew from the agreement with the participation of the European Union, which included judicial and electoral reforms. In particular, the government even refused 75 million euros of EU aid.
🏬 Top of the most important business events of 2021 in Georgia.
📍ENKA refused to build the Namakhvan hydroelectric power station. The Turkish company, due to force majeure and violation of the contract by the government, abandoned the construction project worth $ 800 million
📍 Regulation of gambling. The parliament has passed a law according to which taxes for online casinos have increased by 70%, games are prohibited for persons under 25, civil servants and the socially unprotected. Advertising of gambling games in the media is prohibited
📍 Georgia lost an arbitration dispute to the Russian Inter RAO for $ 80 million. The dispute has been going on since 2017 and concerned tariffs
📍 The largest water supply operator "GWP" was sold to a Spanish holding company for $ 225 million. The Spanish company Aqualia will buy out the organization dealing with the water resources of Tbilisi, Rustavi and Mtskheta in two stages
📍 From January 1, the issuance of mortgages in foreign currency for a period of more than 10 years is prohibited in the country. The National Bank has decided to change the rules for issuing mortgage loans. These changes will affect both the financial and real estate market
📍ENKA refused to build the Namakhvan hydroelectric power station. The Turkish company, due to force majeure and violation of the contract by the government, abandoned the construction project worth $ 800 million
📍 Regulation of gambling. The parliament has passed a law according to which taxes for online casinos have increased by 70%, games are prohibited for persons under 25, civil servants and the socially unprotected. Advertising of gambling games in the media is prohibited
📍 Georgia lost an arbitration dispute to the Russian Inter RAO for $ 80 million. The dispute has been going on since 2017 and concerned tariffs
📍 The largest water supply operator "GWP" was sold to a Spanish holding company for $ 225 million. The Spanish company Aqualia will buy out the organization dealing with the water resources of Tbilisi, Rustavi and Mtskheta in two stages
📍 From January 1, the issuance of mortgages in foreign currency for a period of more than 10 years is prohibited in the country. The National Bank has decided to change the rules for issuing mortgage loans. These changes will affect both the financial and real estate market
🚭 On January 1, a law came into force in Georgia, according to which it is prohibited to smoke in a taxi, as well as in a private car if a minor is traveling in it.
🚕 Smoking in taxis, as well as on cable cars and on water transport is now punishable by a fine of 200 lari ($65).
🚗 The fine for smoking in private cars in the presence of minors will be 50 lari ($ 16).
🚕 Smoking in taxis, as well as on cable cars and on water transport is now punishable by a fine of 200 lari ($65).
🚗 The fine for smoking in private cars in the presence of minors will be 50 lari ($ 16).
🦠 04.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 39315.
The incidence rate is 9.13% (+2.96%)
+3590 infected
+2789 recovered
+67 died
+4250 vaccinations
❗️ Epidemiologists warn of a possibly difficult second half of January. "The expectation that the sixth wave caused by omicron will be higher than the previous waves seems real" - Ivane Chkhaidze, Head of the Immunization Council.
Tests carried out - 39315.
The incidence rate is 9.13% (+2.96%)
+3590 infected
+2789 recovered
+67 died
+4250 vaccinations
❗️ Epidemiologists warn of a possibly difficult second half of January. "The expectation that the sixth wave caused by omicron will be higher than the previous waves seems real" - Ivane Chkhaidze, Head of the Immunization Council.
🇬🇪📈 Georgian doctors predict a severe epidemiological situation in January.
«The current level of infection per day in 3590 cases shows that a new strain stands behind this," said Ivane Chkheidze, head of the immunization group - "If events develop, as for example in Denmark, then we simply will not have enough beds in hospitals. The number of new cases per day can reach 12-20 thousand." At the moment, 148 cases of the new strain have been confirmed in the laboratory in the country, but in reality, according to epidemiologists, there are already 4-5 times more of them.
It is expected that the situation will become more complicated over the next 2 weeks.
❗️ According to the head of the Center for Disease Control Amiran Gamkrelidze: "the next few days will give serious information whether it is necessary to tighten the rules in the country or not."
«The current level of infection per day in 3590 cases shows that a new strain stands behind this," said Ivane Chkheidze, head of the immunization group - "If events develop, as for example in Denmark, then we simply will not have enough beds in hospitals. The number of new cases per day can reach 12-20 thousand." At the moment, 148 cases of the new strain have been confirmed in the laboratory in the country, but in reality, according to epidemiologists, there are already 4-5 times more of them.
It is expected that the situation will become more complicated over the next 2 weeks.
❗️ According to the head of the Center for Disease Control Amiran Gamkrelidze: "the next few days will give serious information whether it is necessary to tighten the rules in the country or not."
🦠 05.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 40377.
The incidence rate is 8.51% (-0.52%)
+3436 infected
+1805 recovered
+32 died
+7191 vaccinations
❗️ Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia said that the readiness of clinics for a possible increase in cases against the background of a new strain of omicron is maximum. The staff is ready, the clinics have supplies of medicines and oxygen.
Tests carried out - 40377.
The incidence rate is 8.51% (-0.52%)
+3436 infected
+1805 recovered
+32 died
+7191 vaccinations
❗️ Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia said that the readiness of clinics for a possible increase in cases against the background of a new strain of omicron is maximum. The staff is ready, the clinics have supplies of medicines and oxygen.
🦠🧪 In Georgia, 159 cases of a new strain of coronavirus "omicron" have been confirmed in the laboratory.
According to the Center for Disease Control, 16% of them had previously been ill with other varieties of the virus, and 60% had been vaccinated.
❗️In 98% of cases, the course of the disease passes easily.
According to the Center for Disease Control, 16% of them had previously been ill with other varieties of the virus, and 60% had been vaccinated.
❗️In 98% of cases, the course of the disease passes easily.
↔️🇬🇪 Events in Kazakhstan and Georgia.
Let me remind you that mass protests are taking place in many cities of Kazakhastan for the second day. Which began due to a sharp increase in gas prices, continued with demands for the resignation of the government (it has already happened) and the removal of Nazarbayev and Tokayev from long-term power. At the moment, clashes between protesters and police are continuing, the Internet is turned off throughout the country, a state of emergency has been introduced
What connects Georgia and Kazakhstan? Let me remind you of a few facts:
📍 in November alone, Georgia received $9 million in money transfers from Kazakhstan, which is 309% more than in 2020
📍 Kazakhstan is on the 5th place in the export of Georgian wine
📍 only in August and September 23,000 tourists came from Kazakhstan to Georgia
📍 the trade turnover between the countries is more than $ 200 million
📍 Kazakhstan is one of the leading countries in terms of foreign direct investment in the Georgian economy
📍 ROMPETROL company: 86 gas stations are under management, revenue in 2020 is 432 million lari, controlled by the state investment company of Kazakhstan
📍 more than 30 companies with Kazakh capital operate in Georgia, with a total investment volume of more than 450 million dollars
❗️Friends, if you need something from the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Georgia, have urgent questions or need any help, you can always write in person to @nlevshits
🛫At the moment, there may be a delay or cancellation of flights from Georgia to Kazakhstan.
Let me remind you that mass protests are taking place in many cities of Kazakhastan for the second day. Which began due to a sharp increase in gas prices, continued with demands for the resignation of the government (it has already happened) and the removal of Nazarbayev and Tokayev from long-term power. At the moment, clashes between protesters and police are continuing, the Internet is turned off throughout the country, a state of emergency has been introduced
What connects Georgia and Kazakhstan? Let me remind you of a few facts:
📍 in November alone, Georgia received $9 million in money transfers from Kazakhstan, which is 309% more than in 2020
📍 Kazakhstan is on the 5th place in the export of Georgian wine
📍 only in August and September 23,000 tourists came from Kazakhstan to Georgia
📍 the trade turnover between the countries is more than $ 200 million
📍 Kazakhstan is one of the leading countries in terms of foreign direct investment in the Georgian economy
📍 ROMPETROL company: 86 gas stations are under management, revenue in 2020 is 432 million lari, controlled by the state investment company of Kazakhstan
📍 more than 30 companies with Kazakh capital operate in Georgia, with a total investment volume of more than 450 million dollars
❗️Friends, if you need something from the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Georgia, have urgent questions or need any help, you can always write in person to @nlevshits
🛫At the moment, there may be a delay or cancellation of flights from Georgia to Kazakhstan.
🎧 Night clubs in Georgia were allowed to work.
After a month of protests, disputes and negotiations, the rules for the activities of electronic music institutions were worked out. The government has already included them in the list of permitted activities.
The list of rules for visitors and employees is written on several pages. Read more, who is interested, here.
The most important thing:
📍 only holders of a "green passport" + an identity card will be allowed to the facilities
📍 the capacity of establishments is limited to 60%
📍 entrepreneurs are obliged to provide high-quality ventilation and cleaning of premises
📍 ensure the purchase of tickets online, and if purchased on the spot, the visitor is obliged to be outside the building, in an open space.
After a month of protests, disputes and negotiations, the rules for the activities of electronic music institutions were worked out. The government has already included them in the list of permitted activities.
The list of rules for visitors and employees is written on several pages. Read more, who is interested, here.
The most important thing:
📍 only holders of a "green passport" + an identity card will be allowed to the facilities
📍 the capacity of establishments is limited to 60%
📍 entrepreneurs are obliged to provide high-quality ventilation and cleaning of premises
📍 ensure the purchase of tickets online, and if purchased on the spot, the visitor is obliged to be outside the building, in an open space.
↔️🇰🇿 Georgia - Kazakhstan.
The Embassy of Georgia in Kazakhstan has opened a hotline: citizens can call +7(717)2243258
If you or your friends from Kazakhstan urgently need something in Georgia, then the embassy phone number is +995322552000 or write down my number +995555664422 , I will try to help. There are people who are ready to provide support in Tbilisi and Batumi.
❗️Meanwhile, eyewitnesses and my friends report street fighting in Almaty, there are dozens of dead and wounded.
The Embassy of Georgia in Kazakhstan has opened a hotline: citizens can call +7(717)2243258
If you or your friends from Kazakhstan urgently need something in Georgia, then the embassy phone number is +995322552000 or write down my number +995555664422 , I will try to help. There are people who are ready to provide support in Tbilisi and Batumi.
❗️Meanwhile, eyewitnesses and my friends report street fighting in Almaty, there are dozens of dead and wounded.
🦠 06.01. Coronavirus statistics in Georgia per day:
Tests carried out - 41236.
The incidence rate is 8.65% (+0.14%)
+3567 infected
+2105 recovered
+47 died
+7867 vaccinations
❗️At the moment, 253 cases of a new strain of omicron have been registered in the country. The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, said that its internal spread has begun and predicts an increase in the number of new infected.
Tests carried out - 41236.
The incidence rate is 8.65% (+0.14%)
+3567 infected
+2105 recovered
+47 died
+7867 vaccinations
❗️At the moment, 253 cases of a new strain of omicron have been registered in the country. The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, said that its internal spread has begun and predicts an increase in the number of new infected.
🛫🇬🇪 Flights from Kazakhstan to Georgia have been suspended.
Two flights were supposed to be completed yesterday, but they did not take place due to the ongoing protests in the country. The timetable for the resumption of flights is unclear at this stage.
Two flights were supposed to be completed yesterday, but they did not take place due to the ongoing protests in the country. The timetable for the resumption of flights is unclear at this stage.
☦️ On the night of Christmas from January 6-7, festive divine services are held in Orthodox churches in Georgia.
Most of the inhabitants of the country are Orthodox Christians, so this holiday is especially revered — it is a day of joy, family and friends. Every Christmas, Catholicos Elijah II holds a festive liturgy in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. Special services are held in all churches of Georgia, where you can easily hear Christmas carols. Legend has it that it is on these days that Tovlis Babua ("Grandfather Snow") descends from the Caucasus Mountains, delivering sweets and treats to all children.
❗️ In churches and temples, a "green passport" and tests are not needed. Transport in Tbilisi today will work until three o'clock in the morning, and from 00.00 to 03.00 travel will be free.
Most of the inhabitants of the country are Orthodox Christians, so this holiday is especially revered — it is a day of joy, family and friends. Every Christmas, Catholicos Elijah II holds a festive liturgy in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. Special services are held in all churches of Georgia, where you can easily hear Christmas carols. Legend has it that it is on these days that Tovlis Babua ("Grandfather Snow") descends from the Caucasus Mountains, delivering sweets and treats to all children.
❗️ In churches and temples, a "green passport" and tests are not needed. Transport in Tbilisi today will work until three o'clock in the morning, and from 00.00 to 03.00 travel will be free.
🛫🇰🇿 🚫 All flights from Georgia to Kazakhstan and back for today and tomorrow have been canceled.
Airlines do not give official information when air traffic will be resumed.
❗️There are about 100 people at the Kutaisi airport for the second day. The problem is compounded by the fact that many bank cards do not work. I am in touch and will definitely write as soon as there are any news.
☎️ If you or your friends need help, my number is +995555664422
ℹ️ If anyone needs housing near Kutaisi, write to @grafinya_giorgia
📲 Mutual Help Chat:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/helpgeorgia
Airlines do not give official information when air traffic will be resumed.
❗️There are about 100 people at the Kutaisi airport for the second day. The problem is compounded by the fact that many bank cards do not work. I am in touch and will definitely write as soon as there are any news.
☎️ If you or your friends need help, my number is +995555664422
ℹ️ If anyone needs housing near Kutaisi, write to @grafinya_giorgia
📲 Mutual Help Chat:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/helpgeorgia
🇬🇪🛫🇰🇿 Update on the situation with Georgia-Kazakhstan flights.
At the moment, the air service is closed. I am in touch with all the airlines: Flyarystan, SCAT and Air Astana do not know when they will be able to resume flights between the countries. Everything will depend on the situation at the airports and the orders of the Government of Kazakhstan. At the moment, the direction to Georgia is closed: flights are canceled. It is unknown when they will resume.
If you or your friends need help, write to @nlevshits.
There are already organized groups of volunteers who help those in need. At the moment, there are about 500 tourists from Kazakhstan in Georgia.
❓ What should you do if you or your friends have a flight tomorrow or in the next few days? Arrive and wait for cancellation or rebook for later dates.
At the moment, the air service is closed. I am in touch with all the airlines: Flyarystan, SCAT and Air Astana do not know when they will be able to resume flights between the countries. Everything will depend on the situation at the airports and the orders of the Government of Kazakhstan. At the moment, the direction to Georgia is closed: flights are canceled. It is unknown when they will resume.
If you or your friends need help, write to @nlevshits.
There are already organized groups of volunteers who help those in need. At the moment, there are about 500 tourists from Kazakhstan in Georgia.
❓ What should you do if you or your friends have a flight tomorrow or in the next few days? Arrive and wait for cancellation or rebook for later dates.
🇬🇪 The Consul of Kazakhstan in Georgia, Georgy Jakhutashvili, is distributing a statement.
The report presents a list of hotels that offer accommodation to Kazakhstani citizens staying in Georgia due to the cancellation of flights at a reduced price.
The list includes hotels in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. Those who have their cards blocked will be able to pay later.
The full list is here.
❗️ As before, there is no official information when air traffic between the countries will be resumed.
The report presents a list of hotels that offer accommodation to Kazakhstani citizens staying in Georgia due to the cancellation of flights at a reduced price.
The list includes hotels in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi. Those who have their cards blocked will be able to pay later.
The full list is here.
❗️ As before, there is no official information when air traffic between the countries will be resumed.