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2020-07-31 Georgian Prime Minister Congratulates Muslim Clerics on Eid al-Adha
The strength of our country is in our diversity; for this reason, we have always cared for this diversity and we will continue to do so in the future, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated while congratulating Muslim clerics on Eid al-Adha.
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2020-07-31 Giorgi Gakharia Holds Video Conference With NDI President Derek Mitchell
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia spoke with National Democratic Institute (NDI) President Derek Mitchell and representatives of the NDI Pre-Election Assessment Mission in the format of a video conference.
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2020-07-31 Georgian Government Launches Large-Scale Study on COVID-19 Management and Impact of Pandemic With Help of International Partners
The Government of Georgia has launched a large-scale study on the management of COVID-19 and the impact of the pandemic with the help of international partners.
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2020-07-30 The Prime Minister Held a Session at the Emergency Headquarters that was Set Up to Ensure the Swift and Coordinated Elimination of the Consequences of the Disaster in Oni
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a session at the Emergency Headquarters that was set up to ensure the swift and coordinated elimination of the consequences of the disaster in Oni.
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2020-07-30 The Prime Minister Familiarized Himself with the Course of the Works to Repair the Damage Caused by the Disaster in the Village of Ghari
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia familiarized himself with the course of the works to repair the damage caused by the disaster in the village of Ghari in Racha together with Maia Tskitishvili, vice prime minister and minister of regional development and infrastructure.
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2020-07-30 Prime Minister Answers Journalists' Questions
At the moment, my citizens are much more important to me than congressmen, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told representatives of the media in Racha, in response to a question concerning the congressmen's letter.
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2020-07-30 The Prime Minister Learned About the Problems Created by the Disaster in the Village of Ghebi in Racha Directly from the Population
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia visited the village of Ghebi in Racha - which was cut off from the outside world due to damaged roads - together with Maia Tskitishvili, vice prime minister and minister of regional development and infrastructure.
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2020-07-30 Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia is Travelling to the Disaster Zone in Racha
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia is travelling to the disaster zone in Racha together with Maia Tskitishvili, vice prime minister and minister of regional development and infrastructure.
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2020-07-29 On Giorgi Gakharia's Instructions, an Emergency Headquarters has been Set Up in Racha To Ensure the Swift and Coordinated Cleanup of the Consequences of the Disaster
On the instruction of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, an emergency headquarters has been set up in Racha to ensure the swift and coordinated cleanup of the consequences of the disaster. The headquarters will be headed by Levan Kvatadze, deputy governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region.
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2020-07-29 On the Instruction of the Prime Minister, Disaster Cleanup Operations in Racha are Being Carried Out Under the Direct Coordination of Representatives of the Relevant Agencies
On the instruction of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, Sozar Subari, advisor to the prime minister for regional development issues, Irakli Karseladze and Ilia Begiashvili, deputy ministers of regional development and infrastructure, United Water Supply Company Director Giga Mandaria, Deputy Internal Affairs Minister Ioseb Chelidze, Temur Mghebrishvili, head of the Emergency Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Majoritarian Parliament Deputy Gocha Enukidze are in the disaster zone in Racha.
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2020-07-29 Representatives of the Relevant Agencies are Travelling to the Disaster Zone on the Instruction of Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia
On the instruction of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, Sozar Subari, advisor to the prime minister for regional development issues, Irakli Karseladze and Ilia Begiashvili, deputy ministers of regional development and infrastructure, United Water Supply Company Director Giga Mandaria, Temur Mghebrishvili, head of the Emergency Management Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Majoritarian Parliament Deputy Gocha Enukidze left for the disaster zone in Racha.
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2020-07-28 Up to 65,000 people have already defeated hepatitis C in Georgia
No analogue of the hepatitis C elimination program that is being carried out in Georgia has been implemented elsewhere in the world.
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2020-07-27 Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia Holds Telephone Conversation with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, during which the parties discussed the key elements of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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2020-07-27 The construction of the cableway in Chiatura is in the final phase
Specialists from French companies Poma and TechCable have become actively involved in the construction works. They arrived in Georgia several days ago, after the resumption of air travel for business visitors.
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2020-07-27 We have built a sports complex that meets modern standards and can accommodate 3,400 spectators in Batumi
A modern sports complex that meets international standards and can accommodate 3,400 spectators was built in Batumi - the works are in the final stage.
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2020-07-27 According to the Decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, Georgian Citizens Will Be Able To Visit Turkey for Work on the Basis of a Three-Month Official Invitation, Issued by the Employer
According to the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, which is headed by the prime minister, citizens of Georgia will be able to visit Turkey for work on the basis of a three-month official invitation issued by their employer. They will undergo two-week mandatory quarantine upon their return to their homeland.
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2020-07-24 Prime Minister Answers Questions Posed by Media
The functional independence of each and every one of our citizens with disabilities, in order for them to be able to fully participate in our daily lives, is the great objective of every government and every citizen and I think this center will have an international dimension as well - at the very least, a regional one, which is tremendous, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated while talking about the Ken Walker University Clinic for Medical Rehabilitation.
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2020-07-24 Government Discusses Updated Strategy for Attracting Investment With Economic Experts
Together with the numerous challenges associated with the global pandemic, various opportunities are emerging for Georgia in terms of attracting economic and foreign investment. Beka Liluashvili, the prime minister's advisor on economic issues, and Mikheil Khidureli, head of the Produce in Georgia agency, discussed the updated strategy for attracting investment with economic experts.
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2020-07-24 Giorgi Gakharia Thanks US Partners for Their Contribution to Opening of University Clinic for Medical Rehabilitation of Regional Significance
The medical rehabilitation center for 200 children and 250 adults in Georgia, together with the infrastructure of this university clinic is, of course, a joint achievement and all this is truly impressive, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during the opening ceremony of the Ken Walker University Clinic for Medical Rehabilitation.
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2020-07-24 Government of Georgia Continues To Work on Additional Portfolio of Anti-Crisis Economic Support Measures
In accordance with the prime minister's instructions, the Government of Georgia is actively working to mitigate the negative economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop additional anti-crisis economic measures.
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2020-07-23 The new life of Kostava Avenue, one of the oldest streets in Rustavi
The facades of buildings of historical significance were restored while preserving their original architectural style.
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2020-07-23 Ozurgeti Will Be the First District Within the Framework of the Broadband Infrastructure Development Project
In several months, 49 populated places in Ozurgeti, where more than 8,500 households reside, will gain access to fast, high-quality Internet.
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2020-07-23 Executive Government Meeting held on July 23, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 8 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-07-23 According to the Government's Decision, 49 Villages in Ozurgeti District Will Be Provided With Internet Access
The next issue that we will discuss today concerns the provision of Internet access to 49 villages in Ozurgeti District, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during the session of the government.
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2020-07-23 Giorgi Gakharia: According to the Government's Decision, Up to 40 Million GEL Will Be Allocated to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, the Main Purpose of Which Will Be To Build or Purchase a Building
Of course, given the current perspective on risks and the spread of the epidemic, it is extremely important for a modern, effective infectious diseases clinic to operate in the country.
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2020-07-23 Giorgi Gakharia: We Need To Be Extremely Attentive, Even Though We are in Control of the Situation, as Well as the Speed of the Spread of the Virus
Unfortunately, there is a sharp increase in the number of infections in the country, which is extremely significant. We need to be extremely attentive, even though we are in control of the situation, as well as the speed of the spread of the virus. Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia made this statement during the session of the government, which took place today.
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2020-07-23 Giorgi Gakharia Calls on Investigative Bodies To Conduct Fast, Effective Investigations and Inform Citizens Proactively
Of course, the death of a young girl in uncertain circumstances is an extremely grave occurrence. First of all, I would like to express my condolences to the members of her family; however, this tragedy transcends the family, becoming a tragedy for the country. Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia made this statement during the session of the government.
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2020-07-23 At the Initiative of the Council of Europe, Representatives of the Administration of the Government of Georgia Share Their Experience on the Human Rights Strategy and Action Plan With Their Foreign Counterparts
Representatives of the Administration of the Government of Georgia met with representatives of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey and international experts to discuss issues pertaining to the development, implementation, and reporting of the National Human Rights Strategy and Governmental Action Plan. The meeting was organized by, and held at the initiative of the representatives of the Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law of the Council of Europe.
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2020-07-21 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia Holds Farewell Meeting With British Ambassador to Georgia Justin McKenzie Smith
Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Georgia Justin McKenzie Smith discussed the partnership and prospects for deepening cooperation between the two countries during a farewell meeting that was held at the Administration of the Government.
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2020-07-21 Inter-Agency Coordination Council Rules Active Thermal Screening and Intensive Epidemic Surveillance of Gardabani Municipality Residents, While Tightening Control over Enforcement of Regulations at Markets and Fairs
Inter-Agency Coordination Council has ruled to carry out active thermal screening and intensive epidemic surveillance of local residents in Gardabani Municipality, thereby frightening control over the enforcement of regulations at markets and fairs. Citizens will have fever tests when entering and exiting Gardabani and those villages of the municipality, where the cases of infection have been identified. If and when suspicious symptoms get detected, additional tests will be performed. Besides, thermal screening will become more intensive at markets and fairs.
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2020-07-21 Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia Met With Austrian Ambassador Arad Benkö
Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Georgia Arad Benkö.
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2020-07-21 We have renewed the ambulance fleet with 60 more vehicles
The ambulance fleet has been renewed with 60 vehicles that correspond to European standards.
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2020-07-20 According to the Decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, From Today it is Permitted To Hold Any Social (Including Festive, Ritual, etc.) Events Outdoors for Which the Recommended Maximum Number of Attendees has been Set at 100 People
According to the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, which is headed by the prime minister, from today it is permitted to hold social events (including weddings, all types of anniversaries, ritual ceremonies, and so on) outdoors, for which the recommended number of attendees has been set at 100 people.
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2020-07-20 Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia Meets Marek Szczygiel New Head of EUMM Georgia
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia met Marek Szczygiel, New Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) Georgia.
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2020-07-18 Prime Minister of Georgia Launches New, 14 km-long Japana-Lanchkhuti Segment of the Highway
Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia launched a new 14 km-long Japana-Lanchkhuti Segment of the Highway in Guria today.
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2020-07-18 Prime Minister Answers Questions from the Press
Very soon, a modern expressway will facilitate travel from Tbilisi to Batumi, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at the opening of a new 14-kilometer section of the Japana-Lanchkhuti expressway.
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2020-07-18 Despite the pandemic, new manufacturing enterprises continue to open in Georgia
Despite the pandemic, new manufacturing enterprises continue to open in Georgia
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2020-07-17 83 New Schools Will Be Built Throughout Georgia
Works are jointly commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia and Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia. Co-financing will be provided from local budgets of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and applicable regions.
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2020-07-16 Ministry of Defense of Georgia Granted Residential Units to Current and Former Military Personnel, IDP Households, Socially Vulnerable Groups and Civilians of Various Categories
Residential blocks captured in the balance sheet of the Ministry of Defense have been transferred throughout Georgia to the title ownership of former and current military personnel, internally displaced persons, socially vulnerable households and other citizens of the country.
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2020-07-16 Khobi Colchis Pheasant Breeding Farm Has Been Built for the Recovery of Drastically Reduced Population
Colchis pheasant breeding farm has been built in Khobi and this reduced specie will be cultivated at 40 hectares of land.
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2020-07-16 We are building a new boulevard along Kobuleti’s coastline strip
Work involves the renovation of a 2-kilometer coastline park strip, with part of work already finalized.
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2020-07-16 59 villages (in Gori, Dmanisi, Aspindza, Tianeti, Dusheti, Ozurgeti Municipalities), including Gomi Mount and 19 villages by the occupation line have been officially classified as highlander settlements under the Government Resolution adopted today
Permanent resident of high terrain regions is a status assigned to 246 447 citizens, who benefit from social and tax concessions. This list will be extended to cover almost 26 000 additional citizens under the Government Resolution.
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2020-07-16 Prime Minister of Georgia Instructs Minister of Finance to Revisit the Eligibility Criteria for Targeted Social Allowances
The Ministry of Finance should be instructed to revisit the eligibility criteria and list of people benefiting from social allowances to see what else may be done by the State to provide greater care and social support.
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2020-07-16 Prime Minister of Georgia Instructs Levan Davitashvili to Pay Special Attention to Farmers during Grape and Hazelnut Harvest Collection
Agriculture is developing in a dynamic manner and state support programs have benefited over 70 000 farmers. It was announced by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia at the Executive Government Meeting today.
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2020-07-16 Executive Government Meeting held on July 16, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 8 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-07-16 Prime Minister’s Statements before Cabinet Meeting
The country and its citizens have been able and continue to manage the virus effectively, which is key to further rapid and effective economic recovery, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-15 State Support Envisages employment of 3000 people in a new enterprise in 4 months
New enterprise is being built with State support in Rustavi. It will be commissioned in 4 months and will create 3000 jobs.
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2020-07-15 Beka Dochviri: Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Electronic Communications are aimed at the protection of critical infrastructure and consumer rights in this sector of the country, thereby introducing an effective mechanism for the enforcement of rulings issued by the Regulation Commission
Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Electronic Communication are predominantly aimed at the protection of critical infrastructure and consumer rights in this sector of the country, thereby introducing and establishing effective mechanisms for the enforcement of rulings issued by the Regulation Commission. It was announced by Beka Dochviri, Parliamentary Secretary of the Government of Georgia at the Plenary Session of the Parliament in response to the questions posed by MPs after the voting held at the First Hearing of the Draft Law on Electronic Communication when commenting on the event of the day in a conversation with journalists.
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2020-07-14 Giorgi Gakharia: Tbilisi City Hall and Mayor are doing everything to enrich the city with more greeneries for our children to enjoy
The Tbilisi City Hall and Mayor are doing everything to enrich the city with more greeneries and recreation areas for our children to enjoy, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated in his speech at today's opening ceremony of Veterans Park of Culture and Recreation.
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2020-07-14 Giorgi Gakharia: Kartli Textile will create 3,000 new jobs, the main task of the government is to mitigate the impact of the crisis on business and to create jobs despite the crisis
"I absolutely had to be here for several reasons. First, a new factory will be built here in Rustavi amid the economic crisis to create 3,000 new jobs." Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's event dedicated to the launch of construction of the Kartli Textile factory in Rustavi.
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2020-07-14 Giorgi Gakharia Wishes France a Happy National Day
Giorgi Gakharia wishes a Happy National Day to France's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia Diego Colas.
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2020-07-14 Georgia Submits Voluntary National Review Report to UN
Georgia has submitted its 2nd Voluntary National Review Report (VNR) on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum.
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2020-07-14 According to international experts, Government takes proper and adequate steps to recover business environment and boost investment attractiveness
According to international experts, the Georgian Government's steps toward maintaining business sector liquidity and mitigating this problem have been adequate and important to the private sector-Georgia's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava and the Prime Minister's Economic Advisor Beka Liluashvili, together with local experts and representatives of think-tanks, hosted a group of international economists today.
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2020-07-13 On the Interagency Coordination Council’s decision, indoor rehearsals resume today, outdoor cultural events to host no more than 200 people
On the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by the Prime Minister, outdoor cultural events are allowed to resume in line with the Health Ministry's recommendations, effective today. The audience of outdoor cultural events must not exceed 200 people.
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2020-07-12 Online registration form for visiting Georgia EU citizens/residents Business visitors
On the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, Georgia reciprocates 5 countries among those that have unconditionally reopened their borders for Georgia. These countries are Germany, France, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
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2020-07-11 We have opened a new emergency medical assistance facility in Aspindza
Aspinda's emergency medical personnel now enjoy a new working environment thanks to the new emergency facility in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region.
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2020-07-11 We Opened 80th Community Center in Vani
The community center will service almost 32,000 citizens of the city of Vani and up to 50 villages: Mtisdziri, Shuamta, Kumuri, Tobanieri, Mukedi, Tsikhesulori, Zeda Vani, Gabidi, Salkhino, Dikhashkho, Sulori, Dzulukhi, Amaghleba, and others.
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2020-07-11 Travel for Georgia-Dashbashi Canyon
First ever private international investments are made in Georgia's protected areas. Unique tourism infrastructure is under development on 83 hectares of land in Dashbashi Canyon, in Algeti National Park.
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2020-07-10 This year, we must join forces to strengthen domestic tourism, Travel for Georgia, and discover new destinations—Giorgi Gakharia visits Dashbashi Canyon
This year, we must join forces to strengthen domestic tourism, Travel for Georgia, be our country's explorers, and discover new destinations together, including Dashbashi Canyon as one of the key destinations, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's visit to the Algeti protected area.
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2020-07-10 Prime Minister Answers Questions from the Press
"Nothing threatens Georgia's democratization or fight against corruption, or any other direction critically important to our country, is in nowise under threat," Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told the press in response to a question about the US House Committee on Appropriations passing the bill discussing the terms of financial assistance to Georgia.
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2020-07-10 Giorgi Gakharia Launches Travel for Georgia Campaign in Asureti
In an effort to promote domestic tourism, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia visited Asureti's German neighborhood as part of the Travel for Georgia campaign today.
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2020-07-09 Interagency Commission on Gender Equality, Violence against Women and Domestic Violence of the Human Rights Council Statement on the Recent Cases of Femicide
In commenting on the recent cases of femicide, we unanimously declare that violence in any form is unacceptable to the state, and the state's response to each such case will be severe!
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2020-07-09 Prime Minister’s Videoconference with European Commission’s Director-General for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement
The positive dynamics in Georgia-EU cooperation were discussed during today's videoconference working meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and the European Commission's Director-General for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Christian Danielsson.
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2020-07-09 Georgia praised at the WTPO Awards 2020 as a global role model of excellence in promoting and supporting export
Georgia is among 6 shortlisted finalists.
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2020-07-09 Giorgi Gakharia: The program for access to land resources will enable our citizens to expand their businesses, receive more resources from the banking sector, and create more jobs.
The program for access to land resources is the Government's important priority. Recently, we announced a 3-year program for systemic land registration designed to regulate the issue of land registration in the country once and for all.
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2020-07-09 Giorgi Gakharia: Effective July 13, outdoor cultural events will be allowed
Outdoor cultural events will be allowed, effective Monday, July 13, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today’s Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-09 Giorgi Gakharia: The Government will subsidize vintage, with emphasis on special varieties like Rkatsiteli and Kakhuri Mtsvane
The Government has decided to subsidize vintage, with emphasis on special varieties like Rkatsiteli and Kakhuri Mtsvane, which will be priced at no lower than 0.80 GEL. Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-09 Giorgi Gakharia: In cooperation with our European partners, travel rules and the list of safe countries will be reviewed every other week—it is our joint responsibility to fight against the global spread of the pandemic
We will be cautious but consistent, considering the safety and health of our citizens and our country's guests alike, as well as, the importance of our country's economic recovery, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-09 Giorgi Gakharia on the resumption of regular flights: The health and safety of our citizens is what matters to us most, and the steps in question strengthen control over the spread of the virus, another important precondition for further economic recovery.
We will be cautious but consistent, considering the safety and health of our citizens and our country's guests alike, also the importance of our country's economic recovery, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-09 Giorgi Gakharia on the new Travel for Georgia campaign: We must rediscover Georgia and visit places we have heard or read about but never got to see.
We are launching a new project, Travel for Georgia, and I urge all of you to be actively involved in this project.
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2020-07-09 Application deadline for state compensation for self-employed extended to August 1, with social assistance to be enjoyed by seasonal workers abroad, among others
On the decision of the Georgian Government, the application deadline to receive state compensations for those self-employed has been extended to August 1, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-09 Executive Government Meeting held on July 9, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 7 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-07-08 Government’s measures during the pandemic are in line with global practice and outsize the country’s resources, international experts say
International experts working on Georgia's postcrisis economic plan with support from USAID praise the Georgian Government's fiscal policy during the pandemic as correct and timely.
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2020-07-08 On Interagency Coordination Council’s Decision, Georgia Opens Borders Unconditionally to 5 Countries
As you know, the European Union, on June 30, included Georgia on the list of safe countries and issued a recommendation on the possible reopening of borders to these countries.
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2020-07-08 Georgian Government finalizes negotiations with several EU member states and will open its borders to the citizens of said countries without reservation
Since Georgia's inclusion on the list of safe countries, and the issuance of the recommendation on the possible reopening of borders to these countries, the Georgian Government has been engaged in active bilateral negotiations with several EU member states. Agreements on the unconditional bilateral reopening of borders have already been achieved with several countries.
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2020-07-07 Looking after the village and farmers We have simplified the issuance of agricultural cards and diesel discount cards for agricultural land co-owners
We have simplified the issuance of agricultural cards and diesel discount cards for agricultural land co-owners.
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2020-07-07 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia's Valedictory Meeting with Cristian Urse, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Georgia
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a valedictory meeting with Cristian Urse, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Georgia.
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2020-07-07 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s Valedictory Meeting with Lithuanian Ambassador to Georgia Giedrius Puodžiūnas
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a valedictory meeting with Giedrius Puodžiūnas, Lithuania's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia.
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2020-07-07 Through Georgia-Germany cooperation We are building 31 houses in Marneuli
As a result of Georgia-Germany cooperation, a settlement for refuges is under construction in Marneuli.
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2020-07-06 To repatriate our fellow citizens abroad, Wizz Air and MyWay Airlines will carry out flights in the month of July
A 14-day quarantine remains mandatory for citizens returning to Georgia.
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2020-07-06 Undergraduate applicants living in the occupied territories to enroll without exams and enjoy tuition funding from the state
On the Georgian Government's decision, undergraduate applicants living in the occupied territories will enroll in universities of their choice without passing unified national exams; the state will cover their tuition fees with the maximum state grant amount
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2020-07-06 Prime Minister’s Spokesman Discusses Decisions of the Interagency Coordinating Council
Effective today, trainings and conferences can be held indoors. Schools of vocational education also reopened today after meeting applicable standards following an examination conducted by the Labor Inspection of the Health Ministry. Indoor attractions are also allowed to resume, the Georgian Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Irakli Chikovani stated during today's briefing.
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2020-07-06 On the Interagency Coordination Council’s decision, swimming pools and gyms meeting applicable regulations will reopen; flight schedule has been developed to ensure the orderly return of Georgian citizens from abroad
Swimming pools and gyms will reopen after examination by the Labor Inspection-this decision was made at today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
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2020-07-06 Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s Meeting with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó
Today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia's held a meeting with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó.
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2020-07-04 “Georgia and the US are trusted and reliable strategic partners and allies,” Giorgi Gakharia wishes the United States a Happy Independence Day
It is an honor to wish a Happy Independence Day to the United States of America, our strategic partner and friend. This day is remarkable not only for the United States, but also for the entire world, in that it marks the birth of a nation symbolizing democracy and freedom for those who embrace these values, Georgian Prime Minister wishes the United States of America a Happy Independence Day.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia: We cannot not rush things, and we are not planning to reopen land borders at this point
Even though we maintain effective control, reopening land borders is not planned at this point, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told the press today.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia on the Reform of the Electoral System: This is Not the Victory of Any Political Force, This Victory Belongs to the Country
The electoral system and the proportional electoral system, especially in a parliamentary republic, is a systemic reform and, of course, the universal consensus of political players and actors would have been a victory for the country.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia: The Parliamentary Republic and the Proportional Electoral System are Among the Highest Characteristics of Modern Democracy; This Should Introduce Fundamental Changes to our Political Arena
The parliamentary republic and the proportional electoral system are among the highest characteristics of modern democracy; this should introduce fundamental changes to our political arena, our political culture, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia told journalists.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia: On Monday, affordable flights will be offered to cost emigrants no more than 200 euro, instead of enormous amounts
Regardless of flights possibly resuming with particular countries, we are not talking about reopening borders, though they will reopen eventually. The Government has decided to resume, on July 6, the program for facilitating the organized return of our citizens, Georgian emigrants, from Europe, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia told the press.
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2020-07-03 Prime Minister’s Advisor Lela Akiashvili Participates in 13th Round of Georgia-EU Dialogue
The 13th round of the human rights dialogue between Georgia and the EU has been held. Formats of this kind are very important for us to sit at a virtual round table, for example, and discuss the country's human rights achievements and challenges, the Prime Minister's Human Rights Advisor Lela Akiashvili stated during the 13th round of the Human Rights Dialogue between Georgia and the EU.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia: Georgia's Achievements in Terms of Controlling the Virus Were Recognized at the EU Level; Our Response Will Be Absolutely Adequate and Prudent so as Not To Lose These Achievements
The European Union has made a decision and issued a recommendation to its member states to open their borders to Georgia and 14 other countries.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia on Shakarashvili's Case: All the Questions Raised by the Public Must Be Answered by the Relevant Investigative Agencies in the Coming Days; This is their Obligation and I am Certain That That is Precisely What They Will Do
It is unfortunate that we have not overcome this difficult problem, and some people often try to use human tragedies for political conjuncture. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia made this statement in response to journalists' question concerning the investigation into the death of football player Giorgi Shakarashvili.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia: We will open 70 kilometers of East-West Highway by the end of this year
The construction of 2 new lanes along a 19-kilomter section of Kutaisi Bypass has been completed. Starting today, both west- and eastbound traffics will be one-way only-the newly constructed road was opened today by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Maya Tskitishvili, and Imereti Governor Zviad Shalamberidze.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia on Rurua: All Offenders and Criminals Must Be in Prison and This Cannot Be Connected to the Political Process in Any Way; the Final Verdict Must Be Issued by the Georgian Court
All criminal offenders must be in prison and this cannot be connected with the political process in any way. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia made this statement in Kutaisi, in response to a question concerning the Rurua case.
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2020-07-03 Giorgi Gakharia: Georgia's Legal Framework Does Not Allow Any Interference, Political or Otherwise, in the Editorial Policy of Any Media Outlet
I am certain that Georgia's legal framework does not allow any interference, political or otherwise, in the editorial policy of any media outlet.
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2020-07-02 Examinees Will be able to take the exam without wearing face masks
The rules governing the Unified National Examinations, the Masters' Graduate Entry Examinations, the Student Grant Competition, and the Subject Examinations have been clarified.
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2020-07-02 Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia Met With Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany Hubert Knirsch
Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Germany Hubert Knirsch.
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2020-07-02 Prime Minister instructs Economy Minister to ensure engagement of several airlines in the program for affordable return of Georgian citizens from abroad
Given that the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economy are presently involved in bilateral negotiations with our European partners, while we receive numerous reports on the conditions of our citizens, Georgian emigrants, in various European cities, we-in order to avoid unwarranted delays-have decided to revive the program used on the past to transport our fellow citizens from different European cities, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated at today's cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-02 As promised by the Prime Minister, Government addresses Parliament with an initiative to allow one-off conscription delay for vocational students
The Government has addressed the Parliament with an initiative to allow a one-off conscription delay for the students of schools of vocational education-relevant amendments, in line with the Prime Minister's promise, were presented by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport during today's Cabinet meeting.
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2020-07-02 Giorgi Gakharia: The Salaries of Police Officers, Emergency Medical Personnel, Village Doctors and Nurses, and Social Agents Have Been Increased From 1 July
From 1 July, the salaries of the people who are in the service of Georgia have been increased. This refers to police officers, all emergency medical personnel, village doctors and nurses, and social agents.
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2020-07-02 The Government Presented a Legislative Initiative That Renders the Energy Market Open and Competitive and Ensures a High Degree of Energy Independence for the Country
The country's energy independence and energy security is of critical importance to us. Also, as you know, there were some delays in the construction of hydroelectric power plants due to various reasons.
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2020-07-02 Giorgi Gakharia: Prospective University Students Will Be Able To Remove Their Face Masks During the Examination; Windows Must be Open Everywhere; It will Be Possible To Turn on the Air Conditioning in the Examination Room
Given that the Ministry of Education is quite well-prepared in technical terms to hold these exams, the prospective university student - who must arrive at the exam venue while wearing a face mask - will sit at a desk equipped with a protective barrier.
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2020-07-02 Executive Government Meeting held on July 2, 2020
Today's Government meeting at the Administration of the Government was held under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia. The Cabinet discussed 7 issues on its meeting agenda.
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2020-07-02 Giorgi Gakharia: The Historic Political Process Must Culminate With Democratic, Transparent Elections; Each and Every One of Us Must Aim for This Goal, Regardless of the Political Platform We May Represent
First of all, I would like to comment on the historic political process that is taking place in the country today.
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2020-07-02 Giorgi Gakharia: The Ministry of Agriculture is Expanding Business Support Programs; An Effective Support Package for our Winegrowers will be Added
We have provided anti-crisis assistance to our winegrowers as well as other sectors. We will discuss this during the next session of the government. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia made this statement during the session of the government.
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2020-07-02 Giorgi Gakharia on the European Union's Decision: This is the Greatest Opportunity for Georgia, Which We Must Use Carefully and Wisely so as Not To Allow the Virus To Spread Uncontrollably
Our most important goal is not to allow the virus to spread uncontrollably under any circumstances, and it is in this context that we need to look at this opportunity and the appreciation demonstrated by our European partners. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia made this statement during the session of the government.
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2020-07-01 Starting today, We have increased the salaries of police officers by 125 GEL
Starting today, the salaries of the employees of all units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been increased by 125 GEL.
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2020-07-01 Starting today, the emergency medical personnel of the villages of Didi Chkoni, Senaki, and Khobi in Martvili Municipality will continue to operate in a new work environment
Three new administrative buildings of the Emergency Situations Coordination and Urgent Assistance Center, which meet international standards, have been opened in Samegrelo.
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2020-07-01 Government Holds Individual Negotiations with EU Member States on Reopening Borders
Georgia is among the 15 countries on the EU list of safe countries. Consequently, the Government is holding individual bilateral negotiations with EU member states on reopening borders-today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a working meeting on reopening borders and regular flights.
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2020-07-01 Effective today, we increase the salaries of emergency assistance personnel by 100 GEL.
Notably, the emergency assistance vehicle fleet has been overhauled, and new emergency assistance centers have been and will be built throughout Georgia to ensure comfortable working conditions for personnel.