Economy

Construction Begins on Gudauri Water Supply: Over 22 Million GEL Allocated from State Budget

The United Water Supply Company of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure is set to commence construction on the main building, pumping station, and main pipe for Gudauri township in Kazbegi municipality.

Parliament Drops Transparency of 'Foreign Influence' law

During the parliamentary plenary session, the draft law on "Transparency of Foreign Influence" was voted on and ultimately rejected in its second reading,

Kelly Degnan: Georgian People, Especially Students and Young People, Spoke Loudly and Clearly, and Finally the Ruling Party Listened to them."

Kelly Degnan, the US ambassador to Georgia, has emphasized the importance of each member of parliament officially rejecting the draft law on foreign influence passed in the first reading, in response to the public protests against the law.

Russia Urges its Citizens to Refrain from Traveling to Georgia

The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has issued a statement urging Russian citizens to refrain from traveling to Georgia and advising those already in the country to avoid the historical centers of Tbilisi and Batumi.

Samantha Power: The people of Georgia Made Clear they Want a Country with Free expression, Press And a Path to Euro-Atlantic Integration

"Good news, the Georgian government intends to withdraw proposed "foreign agent" laws that would have made it difficult for NGOs and media to operate. T

Education Sector has the Lowest Salary in Georgia

Based on the data provided by the National Statistics Service, it can be observed that there are significant differences in the salaries of employees across different sectors in Georgia.

Construction Costs Drop in January 2023 Due to Decrease in Wages

National Statistics Office of Georgia reports a 5.2% decrease in Construction Cost Index (CCI) in January 2023, mainly due to a significant decrease in average monthly nominal wages of employees.

Macron: Georgia can Count on the Friendship of France

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for Georgia's decision to withdraw the draft laws on "Transparency of Foreign Influence," aligning with the ruling Georgian Dream party's stance.

US Embassy: We Urge the Ruling Party to Officially Retract these Bills and not Pursue Further this Type of Legislation

The Embassy of the United States of America in Georgia released a statement welcoming Georgian Dream's decision to withdraw both draft laws on "foreign influence"