Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday said a recent $6 billion investment agreement signed with Emaar Group, a real estate company from the United Arab Emirates, was expected to contribute to the Government's goal of enhancing the nation’s economy by ₾40 million ($13.99mln) over the next four years.
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.
Mamuka Mdinaradze, the Executive Secretary of the Georgian Dream ruling party, on Monday announced a series of amendments to the Criminal and Administrative Offences codes of the country to “curb the influence of the deep state”, an alleged global, covert network the party has named in its comments over the recent months.
Transmission system operators from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Romania on Monday registered a joint venture for the Black Sea submarine cable project, which aims to create a new transmission route to deliver green energy from the South Caucasus to Europe, the Georgian Ministry of Economy said.
The Ministry of Economy of Georgia on Monday said the Anaklia deep sea port project, earmarked to be built in the country’s Black Sea town to ensure increased logistical capability between Asia and Europe, had advanced with hydrodynamic testing in the Danish capital of Copenhagen.
Georgian law enforcement officers detained 31 individuals during a public protest near Tbilisi Mall on Agmashenebeli Alley on Sunday against the Government's decision last year not to include European Union accession talks in its agenda until 2028.
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.