Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday announced the commencement of construction of the Anaklia deep sea port in the country’s Black Sea town to ensure increased logistical capability between Asia and Europe, emphasising the project’s “greatest strategic importance”.
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 Ministry of Justice of Georgia on Monday announced the launch of an ”innovative project” of the Hologram Museum of Georgian Law, showcasing development of the field in the country, at the Tbilisi House of Justice.
The Georgian Interior Ministry on Tuesday announced it had expanded the range of vehicle categories and subcategories available to deaf and hearing-impaired drivers via joint amendments with the Ministry of Health, removing obstacles for these individuals to obtain a driving licence.
Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Honorary Chair and founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Monday claimed the resignation of former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia in 2021 had been “linked to external efforts to involve Georgia in the Ukraine war”.
Givi Mikanadze, an MP of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Tuesday raised concerns about the impartiality of dozens of domestic monitoring organisations registered with the Central Election Commission for Saturday’s general elections.
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.