🦠 Anthrax has been detected in Georgia: quarantine has been declared in one of the municipalities.
Cases were found in one of the villages of the Dmanisi municipality. The National Food Agency of Kvemo Kartli has confirmed two sick animals. They were slaughtered and burned, and quarantine measures were announced in the region: vaccination, restriction of the movement of livestock and a ban on the sale of livestock products.
ℹ️ Also, this week a man died from Crimean-Congo fever in Borjomi. This year, 42 cases of this serious disease have already been detected in the country.
Cases were found in one of the villages of the Dmanisi municipality. The National Food Agency of Kvemo Kartli has confirmed two sick animals. They were slaughtered and burned, and quarantine measures were announced in the region: vaccination, restriction of the movement of livestock and a ban on the sale of livestock products.
ℹ️ Also, this week a man died from Crimean-Congo fever in Borjomi. This year, 42 cases of this serious disease have already been detected in the country.
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📊🚘 The Georgian National Statistical Office has published statistics on vehicles: more than 80% of cars in the country are older than 10 years.
Total number of registered cars: 1 million 470 thousand
Types of transport:
🚗 cars — 1 million 125 thousand (77%)
🚛 trucks — 108 thousand (7%)
🚌 passenger — 54 thousand (3%)
🚒 special forces - 59 thousand (4%)
Age of cars in Georgia:
- over 10 years old - 1 million 220 thousand (82%)
- from 5 to 10 years - 186 thousand (13%)
- from 2 to 5 years - 32 thousand (2%)
- up to 2 years - 22 thousand (1.5%)
- age unknown - 7 thousand (0.5%)
Engine's type:
- petrol - 598000 (40%)
- diesel - 273000 (18%)
- gas - 143000 (10%)
- hybrid - 100000 (7%)
- electric cars - 2400 (0.16%)
Total number of registered cars: 1 million 470 thousand
Types of transport:
🚗 cars — 1 million 125 thousand (77%)
🚛 trucks — 108 thousand (7%)
🚌 passenger — 54 thousand (3%)
🚒 special forces - 59 thousand (4%)
Age of cars in Georgia:
- over 10 years old - 1 million 220 thousand (82%)
- from 5 to 10 years - 186 thousand (13%)
- from 2 to 5 years - 32 thousand (2%)
- up to 2 years - 22 thousand (1.5%)
- age unknown - 7 thousand (0.5%)
Engine's type:
- petrol - 598000 (40%)
- diesel - 273000 (18%)
- gas - 143000 (10%)
- hybrid - 100000 (7%)
- electric cars - 2400 (0.16%)
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🇬🇪 The main political events of the day in Georgia.
📍 the petition for the introduction of visas for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus gained 15 thousand signatures in the first day
📍 politician Anna Dolidze held a rally near the parliament demanding a moratorium on the sale of real estate to citizens of the Russian Federation
📍 The chairman of the parliamentary committee on legal issues, Anri Okhanashvili, said that the introduction of visas for Russians is not being considered and, moreover, “will pose a threat to the interests of the country and increase the risks of war”
📍 “If we had a visa regime, thousands of persecuted Russians and Belarusians would not be able to enter the country,” said Tsagareishvili, deputy of the ruling party
📍 The media in Russia are discussing verification for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus by the bar "Dadaena" (although it has existed for a long time), and representatives of the Russian Internet community "Men's State" worsen the ratings of the institution in social networks
📍 48 opposition MPs have asked the authorities to immediately stop the disinformation campaign against the US and the EU
📍 "Saakashvili must leave, and Ivanishvili must return to politics" - such a statement was made by deputies from the opposition parliamentary parties "Citizens" and "Girchi"
📍 A fund has been created to help refugees from Ukraine to provide them with housing, the first contribution of $ 50,000 has already been made, the project website https://razom.ge/
📍 The Partnership for Human Rights (PHR) applied to the court for asylum and necessary conditions for children from Ukraine
📍 the petition for the introduction of visas for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus gained 15 thousand signatures in the first day
📍 politician Anna Dolidze held a rally near the parliament demanding a moratorium on the sale of real estate to citizens of the Russian Federation
📍 The chairman of the parliamentary committee on legal issues, Anri Okhanashvili, said that the introduction of visas for Russians is not being considered and, moreover, “will pose a threat to the interests of the country and increase the risks of war”
📍 “If we had a visa regime, thousands of persecuted Russians and Belarusians would not be able to enter the country,” said Tsagareishvili, deputy of the ruling party
📍 The media in Russia are discussing verification for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus by the bar "Dadaena" (although it has existed for a long time), and representatives of the Russian Internet community "Men's State" worsen the ratings of the institution in social networks
📍 48 opposition MPs have asked the authorities to immediately stop the disinformation campaign against the US and the EU
📍 "Saakashvili must leave, and Ivanishvili must return to politics" - such a statement was made by deputies from the opposition parliamentary parties "Citizens" and "Girchi"
📍 A fund has been created to help refugees from Ukraine to provide them with housing, the first contribution of $ 50,000 has already been made, the project website https://razom.ge/
📍 The Partnership for Human Rights (PHR) applied to the court for asylum and necessary conditions for children from Ukraine
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📈🏦Deposits of foreign citizens in Georgian banks have reached a historical maximum.
As of June 2022, the amount on the accounts of foreign individuals is 4.77 billion lari ($1.76 billion), which is 870 million lari ($321 million) more than in January.
ℹ️ According to the National Bank, foreigners keep most of their funds in the accounts of large banks:
📍Bank of Georgia - 2.14 billion lari
📍TBC — 1.91 billion lari
📍Liberty - 123 million lari
Most (88%) of these portfolios are dollarized, and 12% are placed in lari.
The report does not indicate which country's citizens own these deposits. However, according to the annual report of SEB, in 2021, the largest number of deposits (14%) were from citizens of the Russian Federation.
❗️As for the total amount of deposits, in June it amounted to 38.2 billion lari, therefore, the portfolio of foreign citizens is 12.5% of bank deposits.
As of June 2022, the amount on the accounts of foreign individuals is 4.77 billion lari ($1.76 billion), which is 870 million lari ($321 million) more than in January.
ℹ️ According to the National Bank, foreigners keep most of their funds in the accounts of large banks:
📍Bank of Georgia - 2.14 billion lari
📍TBC — 1.91 billion lari
📍Liberty - 123 million lari
Most (88%) of these portfolios are dollarized, and 12% are placed in lari.
The report does not indicate which country's citizens own these deposits. However, according to the annual report of SEB, in 2021, the largest number of deposits (14%) were from citizens of the Russian Federation.
❗️As for the total amount of deposits, in June it amounted to 38.2 billion lari, therefore, the portfolio of foreign citizens is 12.5% of bank deposits.
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🚑 The Georgian Ministry of Health issues a statement that emergency medical care services in Georgia remain free for local residents and foreign citizens.
“The services of the Center for the Coordination of Emergency Situations and Emergency Assistance were and are free of charge for Georgian citizens and guests arriving in the country. No changes are planned in this direction,” the message says.
ℹ️ This information had to be disseminated after offering additional non-standard services to private insurance companies, for example, hospitalization in a private clinic, based on the wishes of the patient or other special cases.
❗️In a normal situation, emergency medical care is provided to everyone in Georgia free of charge. To call an ambulance, call the general short number: 112.
“The services of the Center for the Coordination of Emergency Situations and Emergency Assistance were and are free of charge for Georgian citizens and guests arriving in the country. No changes are planned in this direction,” the message says.
ℹ️ This information had to be disseminated after offering additional non-standard services to private insurance companies, for example, hospitalization in a private clinic, based on the wishes of the patient or other special cases.
❗️In a normal situation, emergency medical care is provided to everyone in Georgia free of charge. To call an ambulance, call the general short number: 112.
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🇬🇪🍷 Large article in English about Georgian wines.
Jaime Goody of Wineanorak examines 69 local qvevri wines.
The spread of estimates is from 85 to 95 points. Everyone who is interested in Georgian wine must read:
https://wineanorak.com/2022/07/25/qvevri-wines-from-georgia-69-wines-tried/
Jaime Goody of Wineanorak examines 69 local qvevri wines.
The spread of estimates is from 85 to 95 points. Everyone who is interested in Georgian wine must read:
https://wineanorak.com/2022/07/25/qvevri-wines-from-georgia-69-wines-tried/
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👮🏻♂ In the Dermatovenerological Dispensary of Tbilisi, after a quarrel, one of the doctors wounded the head of the center with a firearm.
Giorgi Galdava, director of the dispensary, was hospitalized.
❗️An attempted murder investigation is underway.
The alleged accused has been arrested.
Giorgi Galdava, director of the dispensary, was hospitalized.
❗️An attempted murder investigation is underway.
The alleged accused has been arrested.
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👨🏻⚕️🧳 The head of the Center for Disease Control, Amiran Gamkrelidze, is leaving his post.
The information was disseminated by the Ministry of Health of Georgia late yesterday evening. Temporarily, his duties will be performed by Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia.
Gamkrelidze was the head of the Center for Disease Control for almost 10 years, starting in 2013. Became most famous since 2020, during the covid-19 pandemic. From laudatory reviews and articles, when, together with their colleagues, Imnadze and Tsertsvadze received the nickname “three musketeers at the post of fighting the virus” to burning posters with his image at anti-vaxxers’ actions. Most often, he was under fire: either for being too soft during the period when Georgia ranked first in terms of infection in the world, or for being too tough when he proposed strict restrictions.
🤝 For my part and this channel, I want to thank Batono Amiran for his work, the Center for Disease Control was always ready to provide prompt and useful information for readers.
The information was disseminated by the Ministry of Health of Georgia late yesterday evening. Temporarily, his duties will be performed by Deputy Minister of Health Tamar Gabunia.
Gamkrelidze was the head of the Center for Disease Control for almost 10 years, starting in 2013. Became most famous since 2020, during the covid-19 pandemic. From laudatory reviews and articles, when, together with their colleagues, Imnadze and Tsertsvadze received the nickname “three musketeers at the post of fighting the virus” to burning posters with his image at anti-vaxxers’ actions. Most often, he was under fire: either for being too soft during the period when Georgia ranked first in terms of infection in the world, or for being too tough when he proposed strict restrictions.
🤝 For my part and this channel, I want to thank Batono Amiran for his work, the Center for Disease Control was always ready to provide prompt and useful information for readers.
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🇬🇪👮🏻🇺🇸 The first Georgian woman in history entered the FBI National Academy in the USA.
“Huge congratulations to Anna Chakvetadze, the first Georgian female officer to enter the FBI National Academy! We look forward to her return to Georgia, where she will continue to help the country develop the capacity of law enforcement,” the US Embassy in Tbilisi said in a statement.
“Huge congratulations to Anna Chakvetadze, the first Georgian female officer to enter the FBI National Academy! We look forward to her return to Georgia, where she will continue to help the country develop the capacity of law enforcement,” the US Embassy in Tbilisi said in a statement.
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🛫❌ The regulator has suspended the certificate of Myway Airlines.
The reason for the suspension was the shortcomings identified as a result of an unscheduled inspection. Airlines are prohibited from operating flights until special permission.
ℹ️ Myway Airlines is a Georgian airline based in Tbilisi and has been operating since 2018. It has two Boeing 737 aircraft.
The reason for the suspension was the shortcomings identified as a result of an unscheduled inspection. Airlines are prohibited from operating flights until special permission.
ℹ️ Myway Airlines is a Georgian airline based in Tbilisi and has been operating since 2018. It has two Boeing 737 aircraft.
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📥 Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili refused to nominate a representative of the ruling party for the post of CEC chairman.
The day before, she presented two candidates to the parliament, among whom the incumbent Giorgi Kalandarishvili was not.
The term of office of the current head of the CEC expires in August and there is a high probability that he will be nominated by the opposition.
The day before, she presented two candidates to the parliament, among whom the incumbent Giorgi Kalandarishvili was not.
The term of office of the current head of the CEC expires in August and there is a high probability that he will be nominated by the opposition.
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❗️The government of Georgia is not considering the introduction of a visa regime with Russia and Belarus.
📍Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili believes that the part of the opposition that demands the introduction of a strict regime deliberately wants to damage the economy. Answering a journalist's question, he clarified that “since the ill-wishers saw that it was impossible to open a second front, now they want to harm our citizens by interfering with tourism. Whom does it concern? It affects the country, the economy and the people.”
📍Parliament speaker Papuashvili adds about the requirement to introduce visas: “this is populism, which eventually grew into xenophobia, what we see from propaganda techniques, this is whipping up hysteria, which ultimately gives rise to xenophobia.”
📍The leader of the Lelo opposition party, Japaridze, said that “the proposal to introduce visas has nothing to do with xenophobia or limiting the number of tourists, but only the introduction of additional regulations.”
📍Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili believes that the part of the opposition that demands the introduction of a strict regime deliberately wants to damage the economy. Answering a journalist's question, he clarified that “since the ill-wishers saw that it was impossible to open a second front, now they want to harm our citizens by interfering with tourism. Whom does it concern? It affects the country, the economy and the people.”
📍Parliament speaker Papuashvili adds about the requirement to introduce visas: “this is populism, which eventually grew into xenophobia, what we see from propaganda techniques, this is whipping up hysteria, which ultimately gives rise to xenophobia.”
📍The leader of the Lelo opposition party, Japaridze, said that “the proposal to introduce visas has nothing to do with xenophobia or limiting the number of tourists, but only the introduction of additional regulations.”
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🇬🇪❤️ 15 streets of Tbilisi will be named after the national heroes of Georgia and the fighters who fell in the Russian-Georgian war of 2008: the corresponding decision was made by the city council of Tbilisi.
They are: Alexander Oniani, Georgy Antsukhelidze, Levan Devdariani, Ilya Babutsidze, Georgy Dzhodzhua, Levan Chochua, Koba Sergius, Georgy Berikashvili, Georgy Gviniashvili, Anzor Geldiashvili, Natalya Samkanashvili, Giga Chikhladze, Alexander Klimchuk and Stan Storimans.
ℹ️ The initiative was discussed at today's meeting of the Tbilisi Sakrebulo, which was attended by family members of the dead soldiers. The meeting participants honored the memory of those killed 14 years ago with a minute of silence.
They are: Alexander Oniani, Georgy Antsukhelidze, Levan Devdariani, Ilya Babutsidze, Georgy Dzhodzhua, Levan Chochua, Koba Sergius, Georgy Berikashvili, Georgy Gviniashvili, Anzor Geldiashvili, Natalya Samkanashvili, Giga Chikhladze, Alexander Klimchuk and Stan Storimans.
ℹ️ The initiative was discussed at today's meeting of the Tbilisi Sakrebulo, which was attended by family members of the dead soldiers. The meeting participants honored the memory of those killed 14 years ago with a minute of silence.
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🌤 Weather forecast for major cities of Georgia for the next 14 days.
📍Tbilisi: hot weather persists without precipitation (see photo). The air temperature will be 30-37 degrees.
📍Batumi: quite comfortable, although also hot, all next week 26-28 degrees, intermittent rain may be on Thursday. Sea water temperature 26.
📍Tbilisi: hot weather persists without precipitation (see photo). The air temperature will be 30-37 degrees.
📍Batumi: quite comfortable, although also hot, all next week 26-28 degrees, intermittent rain may be on Thursday. Sea water temperature 26.
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🚬❗️👨🏻⚕️ In Georgia, there is a dispute between the NCDC (Center for Disease Control) and Philip Morris Georgia.
It is linked to the center's recent statement that "heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes are just as harmful as traditional tobacco and have been scientifically proven."
The company claims that, in their opinion, this information is incorrect.
“There is no doubt that the best choice for a smoker is to completely give up the use of tobacco and nicotine products, but many people do not give up this. The absence of the combustion process of tobacco can significantly reduce the amount of toxic substances. The harm reduction potential of smokeless tobacco products has been studied by many international health agencies. We respect different opinions and are open to dialogue, but we believe that putting ideology and disinformation above progress is wrong. We urge NCDC to take into account the interests of 800,000 smokers in Georgia and learn about the available scientific data.”
It is linked to the center's recent statement that "heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes are just as harmful as traditional tobacco and have been scientifically proven."
The company claims that, in their opinion, this information is incorrect.
“There is no doubt that the best choice for a smoker is to completely give up the use of tobacco and nicotine products, but many people do not give up this. The absence of the combustion process of tobacco can significantly reduce the amount of toxic substances. The harm reduction potential of smokeless tobacco products has been studied by many international health agencies. We respect different opinions and are open to dialogue, but we believe that putting ideology and disinformation above progress is wrong. We urge NCDC to take into account the interests of 800,000 smokers in Georgia and learn about the available scientific data.”
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🇬🇪📊 The National Tourism Administration releases statistics for July.
According to their information, 718,401 people visited the country over the past month, which is 177% more than in the same period in 2021, but is 65% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 data.
Citizens of which countries arrived compared with June:
🇷🇺Russia - 156737 +79 thousand by June
🇦🇲Armenia - 103906 +41 thousand people
🇹🇷Turkey - 95989 +33k
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia - 27712 +17k
🇮🇱Israel - 22684 +2 thousand people
⚪️🔴⚪️Belarus – 20773 +8 thousand people
🇺🇦Ukraine - 18711 +3 thousand people
🇰🇿Kazakhstan - 19258 +5 thousand people
🇦🇿Azerbaijan - 14282 +1 thousand people
🇮🇷 Iran - 11787 +2 thousand people
The statistics show a noticeable increase in citizens of Russia, Armenia, Saudi Arabia and a decrease in the number of tourists from Europe.
According to their information, 718,401 people visited the country over the past month, which is 177% more than in the same period in 2021, but is 65% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 data.
Citizens of which countries arrived compared with June:
🇷🇺Russia - 156737 +79 thousand by June
🇦🇲Armenia - 103906 +41 thousand people
🇹🇷Turkey - 95989 +33k
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia - 27712 +17k
🇮🇱Israel - 22684 +2 thousand people
⚪️🔴⚪️Belarus – 20773 +8 thousand people
🇺🇦Ukraine - 18711 +3 thousand people
🇰🇿Kazakhstan - 19258 +5 thousand people
🇦🇿Azerbaijan - 14282 +1 thousand people
🇮🇷 Iran - 11787 +2 thousand people
The statistics show a noticeable increase in citizens of Russia, Armenia, Saudi Arabia and a decrease in the number of tourists from Europe.
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🦠 Coronavirus statistics for the past (from 02.08 to 08.08) week: the number of infected people has increased again.
12729 new cases (+927)
11199 recovered (+966)
8 died
🧪 The spread of the virus also increased, the detection rate (the number of positive results out of the number of tests) was 16.8% (1.13%).
12729 new cases (+927)
11199 recovered (+966)
8 died
🧪 The spread of the virus also increased, the detection rate (the number of positive results out of the number of tests) was 16.8% (1.13%).
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🔥 The Alazani Valley is on fire in Kakheti.
Eyewitnesses report that several large areas caught fire. According to the emergency services, the most common cause of the fire is the burning of garbage and dried grass by local farmers.
Eyewitnesses report that several large areas caught fire. According to the emergency services, the most common cause of the fire is the burning of garbage and dried grass by local farmers.
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👮🏻♂️ The Georgian State Security Service announces the arrest of two citizens in the Ozurgeti municipality for bribery.
According to the agency, the former head of the military registration, conscription and mobilization service of the mayor's office and another citizen were arrested. According to the investigation, the former official took a bribe of 1,500 lari (about $500) for an unofficial deferral of a conscript from military service.
❗️ The case is being conducted under article 388 of the Criminal Code of Georgia and is punishable by six to nine years in prison. According to the State Security Service, the accused pleads guilty and cooperates with the investigation.
According to the agency, the former head of the military registration, conscription and mobilization service of the mayor's office and another citizen were arrested. According to the investigation, the former official took a bribe of 1,500 lari (about $500) for an unofficial deferral of a conscript from military service.
❗️ The case is being conducted under article 388 of the Criminal Code of Georgia and is punishable by six to nine years in prison. According to the State Security Service, the accused pleads guilty and cooperates with the investigation.
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🏥 The National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) has published another report on the spread of the new coronavirus in Georgia.
As of August 9, 2022 in the country:
📍 1,710,049 confirmed cases of the virus
📍 of which 1,679,621 people have recovered
📍 16,877 died (86.4% of the total number of deaths are people over 60)
📍 153 dead medical workers
👶 The number of confirmed cases among children is 17.7% of the total number of confirmed cases.
💉As of July 1, 2022, 2903548 vaccinations were done in Georgia. 1,271,642 people were fully vaccinated. 255,928 people received a third booster dose. Of the total number of vaccinations, AEFI (an adverse event that developed after immunization) was registered in 2055 cases (0.07%), of which 212 cases (0.01%) were serious.
As of August 9, 2022 in the country:
📍 1,710,049 confirmed cases of the virus
📍 of which 1,679,621 people have recovered
📍 16,877 died (86.4% of the total number of deaths are people over 60)
📍 153 dead medical workers
👶 The number of confirmed cases among children is 17.7% of the total number of confirmed cases.
💉As of July 1, 2022, 2903548 vaccinations were done in Georgia. 1,271,642 people were fully vaccinated. 255,928 people received a third booster dose. Of the total number of vaccinations, AEFI (an adverse event that developed after immunization) was registered in 2055 cases (0.07%), of which 212 cases (0.01%) were serious.
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