In two pharmacies in the Russia-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region medicines, which were produced in Georgia, were confiscated by the de-facto Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tskhinvali region. The sale of Georgia-made products, including medicines, is prohibited by a resolution of the de-facto government in the Russia-occupied Tskhinvali region, adopted in 2006. Local doctors in…
Georgian wine producers participated in the international wine fair VinExpo 2020 in the capital of France, Paris. Chairman of the National Wine Agency Levan Mekhuzla said that showcasing Georgian wines at such exhibitions was crucial for finding new trading partners. “The National Wine Agency continues to support the private sector in order to present Georgian…
Georgia’s external trade turnover amounted to $882.4 million in January, up by 5.7% YoY, showed data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat). The value of exports increased by 10% and reached $262.6 million, while imports increased by 3.9%, amounting to $619.7 million. The trade deficit of Georgia in January amounted to $357.1 million,…
The implementation of the project on the construction of a gas collector at the Lilo landfill in Georgia will ensure a normal operation of the landfill, which, in turn, will improve the environmental situation in the capital, Tbilisi City Hall has reported. According to the Tbilisi City Hall, on November 22, 2019, the Tbilisi City…
Georgian airports serviced 314,079 passengers in January in total, down by 3% YoY, United Airports of Georgia reported. While Kutaisi and Batumi international airports experienced an increase in passenger flow, Tbilisi International Airport actually experienced a decrease. The reason was the Russian flight ban to and from Georgia, which came into force on July 8,…
40 new, eight-meter ISUZU diesel buses have entered Tbilisi, bringing the project of 220 Isuzu buses to an end. “The project is complete. Tbilisi already has modern and comfortable, 220 Isuzu eight-meter buses,” Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has stated. He said that the completion of the project did not mean Tbilisi would not have new…
Tbilisi City Hall has announced it will launch a rehabilitation effort for two of the capital city’s cultural heritage monuments, with 19th century-built National Palace and Cadet Corps venues to be safeguarded this year. Located along the central Shota Rustaveli Avenue, the two buildings will go under a two-year, 25-million GEL (about $8.7 million or…