The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are starting a new project with a total budget of EUR 6,136,000 to contribute to Georgia’s road infrastructure development. The project activities are expected to start in January 2019. The Technical Assistance for Georgia Transport Connectivity (GTC) is a seven year program funded by the…
The socially vulnerable population of Georgia and people with disabilities will soon be able to buy more medicines at a symbolic or halved price starting next year, with medicines for epilepsy and Parkinson’s being added to the list. The medicines on the list are for chronic and cardiovascular diseases. “I am happy to say that…
Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria has left for France to sign a new deal with the country for the purchase of air-defense systems. Izoria stated that the Defense Ministry budget was increased by 20% this year, which provided the opportunities to sign one more deal with France regarding the systems, which would boost Georgia’s self-defense…
Georgia has set a new record, hosting over 8 million international travelers this year, the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) announces. More specifically, Georgia hosted 8,105,829 international travelers in January-November, showing an increase of 10.6% YoY. Of these travelers, 4,486,595 were tourists, up by 17.2%. The majority of foreign travelers were from Russia -1,341,127 (+23.8%),…
Tourists, travelers and pilgrims are already able to get to the Gergeti Trinity Church – one of Georgia’s most visited landmarks – by an upgraded and modernized road. The construction of the 5.6 km long road, which leads to the church, has been completed, announced Georgia’s Road Department. The Gergeti Trinity Church is a 14th-century…
Georgia is increasing its role as an important trade partner for the European Union (EU), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and other countries. In January-October trade turnover with EU countries increased by 18.6% (amounting to $2.76 billion) and with CIS countries by 27.4% YoY, to $3.51 billion, says the National Statistics Office of Georgia…
Washington is hosting the “First vino Forum of America” on November 11-13. The three-day event includes a “Saperavi Festival” and Georgian wine tasting events. The forum will end with a scientific conference, which will be dedicated to Georgian wine culture and history. The United States is one of the growing export markets for Georgian wine.…