Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday told the presentation of the Kutaisi technology hub concept in western Georgian city of Kutaisi the Government's “ambitious goal” to position Georgia as a “regional leader in technology and innovation”, which he stated would lead to “more development in all directions and more investments from around the world”.
Having successfully obtained the EU candidate country status, Georgia is now poised to engage in membership negotiations with the European Union. We are now working on new ‘9 steps’. And this is a challenging period for our future integration with the EU, because the process coincides with the parliamentary elections later this year. Therefore, we need to make a serious effort to secure our democracy.
On March 4, I travelled from Tbilisi to Berlin, only to discover at the airport of the German capital that Georgia was still in front of me in the middle of Europe. The reason for this was the numerous advertising banners that positioned Georgia impressively with the messages of “Infinite hospitality - Georgia”, “Find Infinite Wonders”, “Meet Infinite Culture” and more. I quickly realised the Georgian adventure in Berlin was only beginning.
As I am approaching the end of my ambassadorial term in Georgia, it is time to take a small step back and try to absorb all the unforgettable personal and professional experiences of the past 2.5 years. Time has flown so incredibly fast and it’s impossible to believe that soon I’ll have to pack up once again and move on.
Today, December 13, 2021, English-language Georgian news platform Agenda.ge is marking its 8th birthday. I am retiring as the editor in chief of Agenda.ge at the end of December 2021. My mission and time as the head of Agenda.ge has come to its end. Starting January 1, 2022, I will no longer be the editor-in-chief.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze Friday said “every unfair resolution and statement” against his Government was “worthless” and constituted an “attempt to interfere in the country’s electoral process”, in comments over a resolution of the German Bundestag that on Thursday alleged the country’s “democratic backsliding” and “anti-democratic actions” of the current Government.
Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, on Friday claimed a second impeachment against President Salome Zourabichvili, launched by the ruling Georgian Dream party last week for her unauthorised official visits abroad, had an “essentially symbolic meaning”.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Friday participated in an unveiling of a new municipal park project in the Black Sea resort city of Batumi, highlighting its role in enhancing the city’s urban development “without imposing additional pressure in terms of construction or development”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday responded to a statement by the Prosecutor General’s Office on alleged links between former President Mikheil Saakashvili and the 2016 attempted murder of Givi Targamadze, a member of the United National Movement party in Tbilisi, by saying a convict in the case “pointing to involvement” of former UNM officials in the alleged plan was “interesting”.
The Associated Press has highlighted World Tourism Day, an annual event held for the first time in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi under the auspices of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation last week.
Georgia, a country with a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, is poised to become one of the leading global destinations for travellers seeking authentic and immersive experiences. Agenda.ge has invited Jerry Inzerillo, the United Nations Tourism Ambassador, known as one of the world's leading destination development visionaries, to share his insights on the future of Georgia's tourism industry and the strategies crucial for advancing its development.
Reuters news agency on Tuesday highlighted a public celebration hosted in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi marking the national football team’s return from the ongoing European Championship in Germany after a “thrilling campaign on their major tournament debut”.
European Best Destinations, a travel platform developed to promote culture and tourism in the continent, has named Georgia's Black Sea city of Batumi third among its best places to invest.