From the forthcoming launch of “Vogue” Poland to the rise of Tbilisi Fashion Week, fashion media is transfixed by the region — and that’s not going away anytime soon. The world is small and getting smaller. At least in fashion, and with the same smattering of editors and designers bopping …
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Georgian Water and Power to Receive a Long-Term Funding Of 60 Million EUR. From International Financial Institutions
Georgian Water and Power, Netherlands Development Bank (FMO) and German Investment and Development Society (DEG) signed a long-term funding agreement,today, on August 15. According to the agreement, the Georgian Water and Power will receive a $ 40 million equivalent in the national currency from FMO, while the DEG will issue …
Read More »Georgian Language got Available on Google’s Voice Recognition System
Google can recognize a lot of languages of the world by voice, although Georgian was missing. Just a few hours ago, Georgian became available. 30 new languages have been added to Google’s voice recognition system, including Georgian! It should be noted that Google’s search engine can recognize any words, phrases, …
Read More »Discovering Unseen Tbilisi – Friendly Free Walking Tours Around The City
Tbilisi Free Walking Tours was founded three years ago, offering travelers opportunity to experience Tbilisi in a different way no matter the budget. Team, consisting of local experts and Tbilisi-lovers, are passionate about their city and its history and love sharing their favorite spots in Tbilisi. Caucasus Business Week talked …
Read More »FDI Inflows in 2016 Rose by 0.1%
According to the final report, in Georgia an inflow of foreign direct investments in 2016 made up 1565.9mln USD, down 4.8% compared to the 2016 early indicators and up 0.1% compared to the 2015 final indicators. Reinvestments volume in 2016 made up 18.3% of total FDI. Major FDI contributor countries …
Read More »Annual Cost of Living Rises to 167 GEL
Annual cost of living of able-bodied males has risen. According to Geostat, national statistics service of Georgia, in July 2017 the cost of living totaled 167.2 GEL, up 11 GEL as compared to the 2016 indicators. The cost of living marked 156.6 GEL in July 2016. At the same time, …
Read More »Coca-Cola Head Office Staff Arrives to Research Georgian Market
Sales of Coca-Cola exceeded all the predictions during six months, which attracted attention of Head Office of Coca-Cola, and they will send their staff for market research. Temur Chkonia, Founder of Coca-Cola Bottlers Georgia, commented about this with Commersant: ”We have our statistics and formulas. I’ve been in this business …
Read More »SOCAR Turkey Energy’s New top Manager: We feel Turkey’s Support in our Investments, Projects
Trend presents interview with Murat LeCompte, the newly appointed Chief of External Affairs at SOCAR Turkey Enerji A.S., a Turkish subsidiary of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR. Q: Mr. LeCompte, you have great work experience in the biggest oil companies. How did you start working for SOCAR Turkey Enerji? A: I have been working …
Read More »Tatiana Gvenetadze: PR in Georgia Can be Seen As at the Stage of Development Today
Interview with Tatiana Gvenetadze, Head of Public Relations Department of Medical Company-Vivo Medical Group. – What is your profession? I’m a doctor, I graduated medical faculty of Tbilisi State Medical Institute. – What was your first job place? My first job started in the NGO sector; I was a student …
Read More »New Regulations of Excessive Noise Are in Force From Today
The amendments to the Code of Administrative Violation of Georgia, which will fine physical and juridical persons for excessive noise, are in force. The new regulation, which was confirmed by the Parliament in June, has been launched. According to the law, administrative responsibility for exceeding the norms of acoustic noise …
Read More »Tbilisi to Host Turkish Tea Exhibition
Tbilisi will host an exhibition of Turkish tea. According to information spread by Turkish Embassy in Georgia, tea is an important segment of Turkish culture. The exhibition will be held on August 16. According to the Turkish Embassy, Çaykur Turkish tea brand will expose tea products at Rike Park from 10 …
Read More »Black Lake – New Tourism Destination in Highland Ajara
Black Lake, a new tourism destination, will receive visitors in Highland Ajara starting 2018. The late is located at Goderdzi Pass, near the Green Lake. Tourism Products Development Agency of Ajara plans to carry out a marking of the Lake and include it into the tourism route in 2018. Before, …
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