Producers will be able to return 25% of expenditures while shooting a film in Georgia. Prime Minister George Kvirikashvili will introduce the new direction of state program “Produce in Georgia” to the society. Presentation will be held in exhibition centre “Karvasla” at 14:00, on January 26. The goal of the program …
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Georgia’s GDP is Expected to Rise: UN Report
UN predicts Georgia’s real GDP growth at 2.5 percent in 2016, 2.7 percent — in 2017, according to the UN report World Economic Situation and Prospects 2016. According to the UN data, Georgia’s GDP growth decreased up to 2.5 percent in 2015 (compared to 4.8 percent in 2014, 3.3 percent …
Read More »First High Class Hotel Opens in Abastumani
Partnership Fund jointly with company “Redix Group” works on the first high-class hotel in Abastumani. According to the project, 4-star hotel will be built in Daba Abastumani, Agobila settlement. As of the Fund, 160-room hotel includes café-restaurant, conference hall, meeting room, swimming –pool, bar, fitness club and SPA. George Cherkezishvili, …
Read More »Georgia to Host First World Tournament in WSOP Poker
The Eastern Europe’s first world tournament in WSOP poker will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia. The most prestigious tournament will start at the Sports Palace on March 3 and end on March 9. The prize fund makes up 700 000 USD. Moreover, 7 WSOP Circuit rings will be raffled and …
Read More »Helicopters of Austrian Company Will Fly to Georgia’s Ski Resorts
The civil aviation agency of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia has approved the application by Wucher Helikopter Gmbh and licensed the Austrian airline to perform flights to ski resorts in the January to April period. The airline has performed flights to the zones in 2013-2015 too. …
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Ryan Reynolds Says He Loves “Russian” Khachapuri
Hollywood movie star Ryan Reynolds declared his “love” for Russia at a press conference, promoting his new movie Deadpool in Moscow, Monday. Reynolds asked journalists to remind him what was the name of the Russian meal he liked very much and surprisingly the audience yelled the name of Georgian dish …
Read More »BTK Railway to Connect Asia and Europe
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway will connect Asia and Europe, Binali Yildirim, the Turkish Minister of Transport, Shipping and Communications, said, TRT Haber TV channel reported Jan. 24. “The railway will be constructed by late 2016,” he said. “This project is important not only for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, but also …
Read More »Businessman Buys Photograph of a Potato For €1m
A celebrated photographer has sold a picture of an Irish potato for €1m (£750,000). Kevin Abosch, 46, confirmed he had sold the photograph of an organic potato shot on a black background to an unnamed European businessman. The photograph, which was taken in 2010, sits alongside shots of Steven Spielberg, Michael Palin, …
Read More »Georgia Cigar Manufacturer Expands its Business Activities To China
Imeri company manufactures Georgian cigar in Keda, the Autonomous Republic of Ajara. The company produces 30 varieties of cigar and about 60 related accessories. The company sells cigars in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Zugdidi and Poti. Imeri also exports the product to Turkey. Imeri company has enlarged the production as part …
Read More »Georgian Railways Warns People Not To Cross Train Traffics Due to Weather Conditions
Georgian Railways notifies drivers that railway stations, passenger platforms, railway crossing, railway tracks and all other facilities (territories) related to train traffic represent places of excessive hazard. JSC Georgian Railway asks you to cross the railroad in only specially marked and arranged places to prevent life threats. Citizens are able …
Read More »Top 5 watches under ₾200 Sold In Georgia
There’s never been a better time to start widening your watch collection; you don’t need to be millionaire to own a style watch that looks great, functions well, and will last for decades. Best watches under 200! It is impossible to get a decent watch for than ₾200, right? Wrong! …
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