🇬🇪❤️ Autumn in Svaneti.
The unique mountainous region of Georgia is beautiful at any time of the year. Interestingly, I have been there four times, but always in winter or early spring, when it was very snowy. When you look at these stunning photos, you just want to take a car and go there right tomorrow to see this beauty live.
📷 Thanks for the photo alex_fridee
The unique mountainous region of Georgia is beautiful at any time of the year. Interestingly, I have been there four times, but always in winter or early spring, when it was very snowy. When you look at these stunning photos, you just want to take a car and go there right tomorrow to see this beauty live.
📷 Thanks for the photo alex_fridee
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🇬🇪🇺🇦 The assistance programme for Ukrainians stranded in Georgia by the ongoing war in their country has been extended for six months, until May 1, 2023.
Health Minister Zurab Azarashvili stated this at a briefing after the government meeting:
“As you know, the government has been actively supporting Ukrainian nationals since February. We have special points at the borders where they can apply for help. We provide support for families with monthly rent and also ensure social assistance. These are exactly the same rates that IDPs from [Georgia’s Russian-occupied] Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) have.”
ℹ️ According to the official, today in Georgia, 500 families from Ukraine receive 300 lari per family (about $100) as a financial assistance, and 1050 people receive monthly social assistance - 45 lari ($18) per person. To obtain these payments, citizens of Ukraine should apply to the centers of the social service agency.
💳 Payments are credited to a bank card. If you don't have one, you will be provided with it, if you have identification documents with you. Funds are credited to the account within 10-20 days.
☎️ Additional information is available on the hotline of the Ministry of Health of Georgia at the short number: 1505.
❌ Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will not receive payments. Exceptions: fathers of many children and single fathers, as well as people with disabilities.
❗️ If you leave Georgia, you lose the right to receive the payments.
Health Minister Zurab Azarashvili stated this at a briefing after the government meeting:
“As you know, the government has been actively supporting Ukrainian nationals since February. We have special points at the borders where they can apply for help. We provide support for families with monthly rent and also ensure social assistance. These are exactly the same rates that IDPs from [Georgia’s Russian-occupied] Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) have.”
ℹ️ According to the official, today in Georgia, 500 families from Ukraine receive 300 lari per family (about $100) as a financial assistance, and 1050 people receive monthly social assistance - 45 lari ($18) per person. To obtain these payments, citizens of Ukraine should apply to the centers of the social service agency.
💳 Payments are credited to a bank card. If you don't have one, you will be provided with it, if you have identification documents with you. Funds are credited to the account within 10-20 days.
☎️ Additional information is available on the hotline of the Ministry of Health of Georgia at the short number: 1505.
❌ Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will not receive payments. Exceptions: fathers of many children and single fathers, as well as people with disabilities.
❗️ If you leave Georgia, you lose the right to receive the payments.
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🚬🚫 From January 1, 2023, tobacco in Georgia will be sold in a new, standardized packaging.
Plain packaging should reduce the attractiveness of tobacco, and the consumer should not distinguish one brand from another at a glance. According to the amendment to the law, it is prohibited to display a brand, a logo, a trademark or another element by depicting them on the packaging and on each cigarette. Any inscription on the packaging (except medical warnings) of tobacco product shall be made in a single unified font in Georgian language and the country where it was manufactured shall be indicated. Most of the box will be occupied by labels and pictograms warning about health risks.
Plain packaging should reduce the attractiveness of tobacco, and the consumer should not distinguish one brand from another at a glance. According to the amendment to the law, it is prohibited to display a brand, a logo, a trademark or another element by depicting them on the packaging and on each cigarette. Any inscription on the packaging (except medical warnings) of tobacco product shall be made in a single unified font in Georgian language and the country where it was manufactured shall be indicated. Most of the box will be occupied by labels and pictograms warning about health risks.
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👩🏻🎨👨🎨 The 5th Tbilisi International Watercolor Festival will be held in the Georgian capital from 27 to 31 October.
The opening will take place at 16:00 on October 27th. "Let's draw together and talk about art", the official FB page of the organizers says. For several days, master classes and interesting meetings will be held on the territory of the festival, so everyone is advised to come with their own art materials.
ℹ️ Exhibition venue: Silk Factory Gallery, 59 Merab Kostava st.
The opening will take place at 16:00 on October 27th. "Let's draw together and talk about art", the official FB page of the organizers says. For several days, master classes and interesting meetings will be held on the territory of the festival, so everyone is advised to come with their own art materials.
ℹ️ Exhibition venue: Silk Factory Gallery, 59 Merab Kostava st.
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🇬🇪🇺🇦 Two statements of the Georgian authorities on the war in Ukraine.
📍Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili at the parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform:
“Georgia strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and illegal annexations of its regions.
Russia must recognize Ukraine’s territorial integrity; must withdraw from the occupied territories; and must respect Ukraine’s independence.”
📍Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze:
“Certain groups would like to open a second front. Some people directly stated that Georgia should join the war. We have no right to do so. Of course, we will not make this mistake.”
📍Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili at the parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform:
“Georgia strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and illegal annexations of its regions.
Russia must recognize Ukraine’s territorial integrity; must withdraw from the occupied territories; and must respect Ukraine’s independence.”
📍Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze:
“Certain groups would like to open a second front. Some people directly stated that Georgia should join the war. We have no right to do so. Of course, we will not make this mistake.”
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🛩📦 International corporation "FedEx" plans to build a large logistics center in Tbilisi.
It will be built near the Tbilisi International Airport and will cover an area of 10,000 square meters. Construction work is scheduled to be completed in 18 months - by May 2024. The center will be equipped with all modern technologies and will increase the speed of delivery and processing of goods to the country.
It will be built near the Tbilisi International Airport and will cover an area of 10,000 square meters. Construction work is scheduled to be completed in 18 months - by May 2024. The center will be equipped with all modern technologies and will increase the speed of delivery and processing of goods to the country.
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🇬🇪 According to Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze, 12,000 people refused to serve in the army for various reasons in 2022.
He said that today there are many legal opportunities to evade military service. Including, according to him, the recruits were helped by an organization whose name the minister did not name and added that a bill is currently being developed that will change this situation.
ℹ️ Three facts related to military draft into the Georgian army:
📍There is a “Christian, Evangelical, Protestant Biblical Freedom Church of Georgia” in the country, created several years ago by the opposition Girchi party to help young men avoid military service by registering them as priests. Under Georgian law, clergy and students in theological schools are exempt from military service.
📍There are exceptions for only sons in families where at least one relative died fighting for the territorial integrity of Georgia.
📍Young people can officially defer their military service by paying 2,000 lari ($720) per year until they turn 27.
He said that today there are many legal opportunities to evade military service. Including, according to him, the recruits were helped by an organization whose name the minister did not name and added that a bill is currently being developed that will change this situation.
ℹ️ Three facts related to military draft into the Georgian army:
📍There is a “Christian, Evangelical, Protestant Biblical Freedom Church of Georgia” in the country, created several years ago by the opposition Girchi party to help young men avoid military service by registering them as priests. Under Georgian law, clergy and students in theological schools are exempt from military service.
📍There are exceptions for only sons in families where at least one relative died fighting for the territorial integrity of Georgia.
📍Young people can officially defer their military service by paying 2,000 lari ($720) per year until they turn 27.
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👨🏻⚕️💉 Georgian doctors expect the flu situation to worsen starting from November and advise residents to get vaccinated.
“The flu this year may be more dangerous than usual. Last year, wearing masks was at a very high level, while children did not go to kindergartens and schools, so the spread of viruses was quite small. There will be more cases of influenza this year, and we expect an increase in number of cases from November,” said Professor Chkhaidze.
As part of the state program, Georgia has already purchased 200,000 doses of a four-component French-made vaccine (Sanofi Pasteur) and calls for vaccination.
🦠 The cold and flu season in Georgia starts in November and peaks in December-January.
💉 You can get vaccinated for a fee in almost any clinic in Georgia
“The flu this year may be more dangerous than usual. Last year, wearing masks was at a very high level, while children did not go to kindergartens and schools, so the spread of viruses was quite small. There will be more cases of influenza this year, and we expect an increase in number of cases from November,” said Professor Chkhaidze.
As part of the state program, Georgia has already purchased 200,000 doses of a four-component French-made vaccine (Sanofi Pasteur) and calls for vaccination.
🦠 The cold and flu season in Georgia starts in November and peaks in December-January.
💉 You can get vaccinated for a fee in almost any clinic in Georgia
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👑👩🏻 Sofia Kvinikadze, known for her blog "Depressed Georgian in South Korea", posed for the cover of the famous French magazine Malvie under the slogan "Love Your BODY".
The girl (in the photo she is in the center) already has 365 thousand subscribers on the Facebook page, 169 thousand on Instagram and the number of fans is growing daily.
ℹ️ Sofia and her sister left Kutaisi a few years ago, and now live in Seoul. Recently the girl signed a contract with a South Korean agency and began her career as a plus-size model. Sofia always advocates the destruction of stereotypes and the positive acceptance of various aspects of appearance.
📍For those who know Georgian, here is a great interview with her about life in South Korea.
The girl (in the photo she is in the center) already has 365 thousand subscribers on the Facebook page, 169 thousand on Instagram and the number of fans is growing daily.
ℹ️ Sofia and her sister left Kutaisi a few years ago, and now live in Seoul. Recently the girl signed a contract with a South Korean agency and began her career as a plus-size model. Sofia always advocates the destruction of stereotypes and the positive acceptance of various aspects of appearance.
📍For those who know Georgian, here is a great interview with her about life in South Korea.
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📈🏦 Georgia expects double-digit economic growth in 2022.
This was stated at the briefing by the President of the National Bank Koba Gvenetadze:
“As a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and the accompanying sanctions, migration flows in Georgia have increased significantly, which has stimulated joint demand.”
ℹ️ While the National Bank predicts 10.3% increase in the economy, the World Bank assumes 8.8% economic growth in Georgia.
❓ What influenced the growth of the economy:
📍 tourism growth to pre-pandemic levels (93% of 2019 figures)
📍cash inflow from the Russian Federation:
✔️since February 24, more than 3 thousand citizens of the Russian Federation have purchased real estate in Georgia
✔️ in August, the volume of accounts of Russian citizens in Georgian banks increased by 64% compared to last year.
✔️in March-June, citizens of the Russian Federation registered 6419 companies in Georgia (as of June 30, there were 13.5 thousand of them)
✔️ 50% of transfers to the country (more than $ 1 billion) come from the Russian Federation
📍increase in the number of relocated enterprises and IT-specialists
📍growth in private consumption (services grew by 15.3% compared to last year due to catering, trade, transport and real estate).
This was stated at the briefing by the President of the National Bank Koba Gvenetadze:
“As a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and the accompanying sanctions, migration flows in Georgia have increased significantly, which has stimulated joint demand.”
ℹ️ While the National Bank predicts 10.3% increase in the economy, the World Bank assumes 8.8% economic growth in Georgia.
❓ What influenced the growth of the economy:
📍 tourism growth to pre-pandemic levels (93% of 2019 figures)
📍cash inflow from the Russian Federation:
✔️since February 24, more than 3 thousand citizens of the Russian Federation have purchased real estate in Georgia
✔️ in August, the volume of accounts of Russian citizens in Georgian banks increased by 64% compared to last year.
✔️in March-June, citizens of the Russian Federation registered 6419 companies in Georgia (as of June 30, there were 13.5 thousand of them)
✔️ 50% of transfers to the country (more than $ 1 billion) come from the Russian Federation
📍increase in the number of relocated enterprises and IT-specialists
📍growth in private consumption (services grew by 15.3% compared to last year due to catering, trade, transport and real estate).
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🇺🇸🎰🚫State securities regulators in the US have ordered the Slotie NFT Tbilisi virtual casino to be shut down.
The US regulators considered that the non-fungible tokens offered by the Georgian casino Slotie NFT were unregistered securities issued with violation of the laws. Slotie has 30 days to suspend operations, otherwise casino operators face a fine and imprisonment for a period of 2 to 10 years.
The company announced that it is consulting with lawyers about the current situation.
The US regulators considered that the non-fungible tokens offered by the Georgian casino Slotie NFT were unregistered securities issued with violation of the laws. Slotie has 30 days to suspend operations, otherwise casino operators face a fine and imprisonment for a period of 2 to 10 years.
The company announced that it is consulting with lawyers about the current situation.
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🇬🇪 Georgia's top latest news.
📍 Several opposition parties: Agmashenebeli Strategy, Droa and Girchi - More Freedom have united into a bloc, but their overall rating is less than 5%.
📍 The prime minister went on an official visit to Hungary, where they both with the president of Hungary Orban complimented each other a lot.
📍 Democratic recession in Georgia prevents the country from Euro-Atlantic integration and weakens democracy in the country, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
📍 There was a memorial and farewell service to the Georgian fighter Mikhail Kaplanishvili who perished in Ukraine.
📍 The day of the Abkhaz language was celebrated in the country. Along with Georgian, it is protected by the Constitution and is an integral part of the common language heritage.
📍 Irakli Khakhubia, member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, committed suicide in his own home.
📍 Air Astana increases the frequency of flights from Tbilisi to Almaty from 3 to 4 per week.
📍 Streets flooded in Batumi due to heavy rain, emergency services are carrying out the repairs.
📍 A four-year-old child was killed by a municipal bus in Rustavi.
📍 A man blew himself up with a grenade in a hotel room on Agmashenebeli Avenue in Tbilisi.
📍 Several opposition parties: Agmashenebeli Strategy, Droa and Girchi - More Freedom have united into a bloc, but their overall rating is less than 5%.
📍 The prime minister went on an official visit to Hungary, where they both with the president of Hungary Orban complimented each other a lot.
📍 Democratic recession in Georgia prevents the country from Euro-Atlantic integration and weakens democracy in the country, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
📍 There was a memorial and farewell service to the Georgian fighter Mikhail Kaplanishvili who perished in Ukraine.
📍 The day of the Abkhaz language was celebrated in the country. Along with Georgian, it is protected by the Constitution and is an integral part of the common language heritage.
📍 Irakli Khakhubia, member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, committed suicide in his own home.
📍 Air Astana increases the frequency of flights from Tbilisi to Almaty from 3 to 4 per week.
📍 Streets flooded in Batumi due to heavy rain, emergency services are carrying out the repairs.
📍 A four-year-old child was killed by a municipal bus in Rustavi.
📍 A man blew himself up with a grenade in a hotel room on Agmashenebeli Avenue in Tbilisi.
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🇬🇪🥃 On November 5, Telavi will host a festival of chacha.
All fans of this strong Georgian drink are welcome in Kakheti from 12:00 to 16:00.
📍05.11. Exhibition and sale of chacha; traditional Kakhetian gastronomic corner and an exhibition and sale of traditional dishes. Award ceremony of the best chacha makers. Concert with the participation of famous Georgian singers.
🌦The weather on this day, according to forecasts is +13, rain is possible, but with chacha it would be clearly bearable.
All fans of this strong Georgian drink are welcome in Kakheti from 12:00 to 16:00.
📍05.11. Exhibition and sale of chacha; traditional Kakhetian gastronomic corner and an exhibition and sale of traditional dishes. Award ceremony of the best chacha makers. Concert with the participation of famous Georgian singers.
🌦The weather on this day, according to forecasts is +13, rain is possible, but with chacha it would be clearly bearable.
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👻 Halloween in Georgia. Where to go?
Events in honor of this unusual holiday have already begun. If you haven’t decided where to go yet, save our selection — we have selected events for which there are still tickets.
📍TBILISI
Saturday, October 29:
🎃 Charity Halloween Festival: 11 guitar bands, scary karaoke, makeup corner and tarot room all day and night.
🎃 Easy Art Tbilisi: horror fair with quests, tarot, makeup, horror movies and special menu
🎃 Halloween night in Depo: live concert, buffet and wine
🎃 Opera Halloween Night: live performance of The Phantom of the Opera, Italian DJ and producer Giovanni Damico and halloween decorations
🎃 Kera Space: Music, games, cocktails, photo zone and make-up station
🎃 Disco "Psyhedelic Halloween" in Cafe-gallery (buying a ticket in advance is required)
🎃 Halloween Night party in Satburi Park, Love Bar, in the Update Bar, in SociumBar, at The Bartender bar, in Orbeliani Garden and even in the Bagelin bakery
🎃 Workshop and party at ketomania SADA
🎃 Halloween open mic
Sunday, October 30:
🎃 Halloween at Wine Not: good wine, music and themed costumes
🎃 Vegan action Halloween Horror Movie Challenge: Volunteers will offer passers-by to watch a 3-minute horror movie in exchange for a vegan treat
🎃 Thematic workshops for children
🎃 Party at Sheraton Grand Tbilisi and Arteria Art Club
All weekend:
🎃 Halloween at Orbeliani Bazaar: a huge number of events, workshops and entertainments
🎃 Magical Halloween nights by Alco Hall
🎃 Autumn Caravan Party
🎃 Dead Bride Theatrical Celebration for children
🎃 Party at Urban Fitness
📍 BATUMI
Saturday, October 29
🎃 Halloween Party at Alco Space Bar
🎃 Batumi «Spooky» ride - Happy Halloween
🎃 Halloween Party at Cross Wave Bar
🎃 Party at IMI club Batumi
🎃 Party at BariBarshi
🎃 Kids Party
🎃 Umbrella party
🎃 Dreamland Oasis Party
October 30
🎃 Halloween in Robotorium for children
🎃 Party at Veranda Acropoli
🎃 MegoBar Party
🎃 Board Game Night feat. Halloween
Events in honor of this unusual holiday have already begun. If you haven’t decided where to go yet, save our selection — we have selected events for which there are still tickets.
📍TBILISI
Saturday, October 29:
🎃 Charity Halloween Festival: 11 guitar bands, scary karaoke, makeup corner and tarot room all day and night.
🎃 Easy Art Tbilisi: horror fair with quests, tarot, makeup, horror movies and special menu
🎃 Halloween night in Depo: live concert, buffet and wine
🎃 Opera Halloween Night: live performance of The Phantom of the Opera, Italian DJ and producer Giovanni Damico and halloween decorations
🎃 Kera Space: Music, games, cocktails, photo zone and make-up station
🎃 Disco "Psyhedelic Halloween" in Cafe-gallery (buying a ticket in advance is required)
🎃 Halloween Night party in Satburi Park, Love Bar, in the Update Bar, in SociumBar, at The Bartender bar, in Orbeliani Garden and even in the Bagelin bakery
🎃 Workshop and party at ketomania SADA
🎃 Halloween open mic
Sunday, October 30:
🎃 Halloween at Wine Not: good wine, music and themed costumes
🎃 Vegan action Halloween Horror Movie Challenge: Volunteers will offer passers-by to watch a 3-minute horror movie in exchange for a vegan treat
🎃 Thematic workshops for children
🎃 Party at Sheraton Grand Tbilisi and Arteria Art Club
All weekend:
🎃 Halloween at Orbeliani Bazaar: a huge number of events, workshops and entertainments
🎃 Magical Halloween nights by Alco Hall
🎃 Autumn Caravan Party
🎃 Dead Bride Theatrical Celebration for children
🎃 Party at Urban Fitness
📍 BATUMI
Saturday, October 29
🎃 Halloween Party at Alco Space Bar
🎃 Batumi «Spooky» ride - Happy Halloween
🎃 Halloween Party at Cross Wave Bar
🎃 Party at IMI club Batumi
🎃 Party at BariBarshi
🎃 Kids Party
🎃 Umbrella party
🎃 Dreamland Oasis Party
October 30
🎃 Halloween in Robotorium for children
🎃 Party at Veranda Acropoli
🎃 MegoBar Party
🎃 Board Game Night feat. Halloween
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🇦🇿⛔️🇬🇪 Land borders between Georgia and Azerbaijan will remain closed until at least January 2023.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the quarantine regime in Azerbaijan, which involves the closure of land borders and the wearing of a mask, has been extended until January 1, 2023.
❗️You can travel from Baku to Tbilisi by plane, air traffic operates without restrictions.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the quarantine regime in Azerbaijan, which involves the closure of land borders and the wearing of a mask, has been extended until January 1, 2023.
❗️You can travel from Baku to Tbilisi by plane, air traffic operates without restrictions.
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