Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday claimed the report of the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights “proves the elections were held successfully and all the allegations by the radical opposition have been refuted”.
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 Christmas villages opened on Saturday in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi and will host visitors till January 7 on Orbeliani Square and recreational areas of Dedaena Park, offering a variety of festive entertainment events, the Tbilisi City Hall said.
Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, on Saturday said it was “regrettable” the “defeated” United States Administration was “using its final days to attack the Georgian people and Government” amid the US Treasury Department’s announcement of sanctions on Thursday on Georgia’s officials from the Interior Ministry.
The Georgian Foreign Ministry on Saturday sent its condolences to Germany after Friday evening's attack at the Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg, killing five people and leaving around 200 injured with dozens “in critical condition”.
The Flame of Peace lighting ceremony was held at the historic Mercati di Traiano in Italy’s capital Rome, 53 days before the opening of the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Georgia’s ski resort Bakuriani, the country’s Sports Ministry said on Friday.
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.