Culture

Georgian Actor Awarded for the Best Performance at the Locarno International Film Festival

Actor Gia Agumava was awarded for Best Actor at the Locarno International Film Festival.

Gigi Butbaia to Continue Studies at University of New Hampshire, USA

The Georgian student has won a full scholarship to continue studies at Physics Doctorate Program with specialization in high energy theories.

Kvesheti-Kobi 9-km Tunnel Has no Analog in Region

The Road Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia continue preparatory works for building the 9-km tunnel of the Kvesheti-Kobi highway. The drilling works will start in September 2021.

Wearing Face Masks Outside Becomes Mandatory Again

According to the decision made by Coordinating Council, wearing a face mask outside becomes mandatory again. 

Public Service Halls Start to Issue COVID Passports

Public Service Halls and other community centers start to issue COVID passports. 

Health Minister: Mobile Field Hospital will Hold Approximately 500 Beds

The Health Ministry has taken the decision to arrange a makeshift hospital with approximately 500 beds at one of the sports complexes in Dighomi, Tbilisi.

Disney Figurines Collector from Georgia Listed in Guinness Book of World Records

Nick Gelagutashvili has one of the greatest Disney toy collections in Georgia, with over 5000 items. He is currently ranked second in the Guinness World Records, we spoke with him about his plans to expand his collection and break the record.

Citizens are Now Able to Get Vaccinated without Registration in Batumi

A new vaccination site opened in Batumi University, where citizens will be able to get vaccinated without registration.

Vaccination Centers to Arrange on University Premises

In order to increase the availability of vaccinations, vaccination centers will be opened in large universities, where those who wish to be vaccinated will be able to do so without registering.