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At the Tbilisi International Conference organized by the McCain Institute and the Economic Policy Research Center, Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze emphasized in his reply to a question about Georgia’s role in the modern world that we must focus on the European market because the EU is our major trade …

European Union will render financial assistance to Georgia. The 45-million EUR package will be spent on implementing the reforms. Besides political support, EU continues Georgia’s financial assistance, Deputy Finance Minister Nikoloz Gagua said. Objective of this financial aid is to further strengthen Georgia’s economic steadiness to external risks, foster a …

On August 10-12, 12 LAG board members from Keda municipality of Ajara, participated in the EU-supported training “Project Writing”. The activity, carried out under the EU’s ENPARD project “Optimizing the Potential of Local Assets for Rural Development of Keda Municipality (Keda LEADER)”, was implemented by the Center of Strategic Research …

Last week the parliament’s health committee took decision on revision of Tobacco Law. The issue is of the clause, under which smoking is banned along the whole perimeter of clinics and educational facilities. Under the current regulations, smoking is banned on the territory of clinics and universities and it sets …

According to the survey of the United States National-Democratic Institute (NDI), 81% of respondents support Georgia’s EU membership. According to the same survey, 12% are against it, while 6% could not answer the question. The survey was fielded between June 23 and July 8 and 2 409 respondents were interviewed …

On 16-17 July, an inter-agency working group discussion in Kachreti, Georgia focused on ensuring more efficient risk management through automated processing and analysis of passenger data provided by airlines. The meeting was held as part of the EU-funded “Sustaining Border Management and Migration Governance in Georgia” project, which is implemented …

The European Commission and the Emergency Management Service of Georgia will sign an administrative arrangement in Tbilisi enhancing ties in civil protection and disaster risk management. The document outlines key areas of cooperation on disaster prevention, preparedness and response on issues such as forest fires, floods, and search and rescue …

A family-run hotel in the Georgian village of Juta, in Kazbegi municipality, which benefited from EU assistance, is now able to provide high-level hospitality services to local and international tourists, according to a recently published news story. Located 2,200 metres above sea level, the village of Juta is one of …

A new project funded by the EU as part of the EU4Business initiative will help connect Georgian agro-processing companies with the European market. The project ‘Eastern Partnership: Ready to Trade – an EU4Business initiative’ aims to improve the competitiveness of Georgia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to connect them …

Young leaders and innovators from Keda municipality attended Green Camp organized under the EU-supported CENN project “Keda LEADER” during June 25 to July 4 at the Bulachauri Green Center. 21 winner students of the youth competition “Me LEADER” were part of the 10-day intensive camp course. The environmental specialists delivered …

Located 2,200 meters above the sea level, the village of Juta in the municipality of Kazbegi, is one of the highest settlements in Georgia, which is situated on the main ridge of the Caucasus mountain range. Over the years Juta has become the favorite destination of hikers, tourists and those …

On 4-6 July, experts from Italy and Poland will visit Georgia to assist the country with the establishment of a national catalogue of plant varieties. Particular attention will be paid to harmonising the country’s relevant national legislation with EU law. EU experts will provide advice on the finalisation of the …