Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday said the philanthropic act by Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and the Honorary Chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, to purchase a “unique” 10th-century manuscript by calligrapher John Zosimos at a Christie's auction in London earlier this year and return it to Georgia was aimed at “protecting and preserving the national identity of our country”.
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.
The National Bank of Georgia and the European Central Bank on Wednesday agreed to continue cooperation in payment supervision, the NBG said on Wednesday.
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, the Deputy Interior Minister of Georgia, on Thursday rejected recent media reports claiming the body’s nationwide territorial groups established to ensure peaceful conduct on the day of the Parliamentary elections on October 26 would be led by the Ministry’s Special Tasks Department.
The Constitutional Court of Georgia on Wednesday ruled against suspending the domestic law on transparency of foreign influence that requires non-commercial entities and media outlets to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad, while ordering a “substantive review” of the legislative piece.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Wednesday engaged in a meeting with representatives of companies registered in the Samgori district of the capital city of Tbilisi to discuss economic trends in the country, economic goals outlined in the ruling Georgian Dream party’s election programme, and “important” issues for businesses.
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.