Irakli Kobakhidze, the Head of the ruling Georgian Dream party's election staff and the Prime Minister of Georgia on Tuesday said the “progress and development of the country is impossible without peace”, adding the Government of the ruling Georgian Dream party was the “only administration after the restoration of independence, during which Georgia did not have a war”.
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 Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Tuesday said a “stable and peaceful” environment, coupled with “long-term predictability”, in the country would lead to a “significant” economic expansion and enable increases in pensions.
Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Vakhtang Tsintsadze on Tuesday said domestic exports had “consistently increased“ since June, with an overall 4.1 percent increase between January and September contributing to a “record” total volume of $4.8 billion.
Natalia Bayona, the Executive Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, said in a video address released by the Georgian National Tourism Administration on Tuesday that the country’s maintenance of economic growth and "historic" investment flows were "intelligent".
Archil Gorduladze, a member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Tuesday questioned the timing of British Ambassador Gareth Ward’s comments on freezing of the high-level Wardrop Dialogue format between the two countries, suggesting potential “interference” in domestic politics weeks before Georgia’s general elections in the move.
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.