Date: 08/26/2024

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🪖 Military

Against the background of the Kremlin’s massive attack on Ukraine, Poland started air maneuvers

Russia’s massive air attack in Ukraine, which started at dawn, continued throughout the day. 11 Russian strategic bombers Tu-95 Em-Es participated in the attack. Navy ships equipped with cruise missiles were also mobilized. President of Ukraine called on the allies to actively support them.

EuroNewsGeorgia, Kremlin’s large-scale air attack on Ukraine

Ukraine calls on Belarus to withdraw its troops from the border

Belarus has deployed military personnel, equipment, tanks, artillery and air defense systems near the northern border of Ukraine. Ukraine says Minsk should not make a fatal mistake and withdraw its troops from the border. Lukashenka claims Ukraine poses a threat to the critical infrastructure of Belarus. Belarus has so far refrained from direct participation in the conflict.

EuroNewsGeorgia

"Endure Ukraine a little" – group "I’m sorry" to help Ukraine

Czech-Ukrainian team called "Sunflower was founded in Ukraine in 2022. Its members sing Czech and Ukrainian songs in support of Ukrainian soldiers. The money the singers collect is used to buy medical supplies for the front line.

EuroNewsGeorgia

🏛️ Politics & Government

Anonymous Says it will “Unleash Storm” if GD Pursues Authoritarian Agenda

Hacking collective Anonymous threatens massive cyberattack if ruling party continues pushing authoritarian agenda. Ruling party has announced plans to ban opposition parties. In May, during protests against the Foreign Agents Law, Anonymous hacked the websites of GD and government mouthpiece media outlet POSTV.

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Russian Foreign Intelligence Foresees U.S.-backed ‘Tbilisi Maidan’

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said the U.S. is planning a “Tbilisi Maidan” after the October elections to prevent Georgian Dream from keeping power. This is because the White House is “deeply dissatisfied” with how things are going on in Georgia, claims SVR. The Russian security agency said CSOs are part of this plan “tasked with identifying and recording ‘undeniable facts’ of the authorities’ use of administrative resources, even in their absence.

CivilGe, U.S. ‘Deeply Troubled’ by GD Threat to Ban Opposition

Roads Department announces tender for rehabilitation of Pshaveli-Abano-Omalo road

Roads Department of Georgia announced tender for rehabilitation of Pshaveli-Abano-Omalo road. Estimated cost of the project is 17,940,426 GEL, with a price reduction bid and guarantee amount set at 179,404 GEL. Proposals will be accepted from September 20 to October 25.

GeorgiaToday

Georgian Parliament Committee Chair, newly appointed Lithuanian Ambassador discuss ties

Georgian Parliament meets newly appointed Ambassador of Lithuania to discuss mutual cooperation. Meeting also discussed ‘ongoing domestic processes’ and foreign political priorities of Georgia.

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Opposition to GD Campaign Messages with Disdain

Opposition parties responded with disdain to recent campaign messages voiced by Bidzina Ivanishvili in Ambrolauri on August 25. Opposition parties have compiled the reactions from across the Georgian opposition. Georgian opposition: "Everything we hear from the Georgian Dream shows only one thing – weakness"

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UAE Humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

The UAE has allocated $105 million to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, including sending 14 planes carrying humanitarian aid, operating two ships via Romania, delivering 1,015 tons of medical, food, and relief supplies. The country has also assisted Ukrainian refugees in Moldova, Poland, and Bulgaria, transporting 125 tons of food and medical aid from the International Humanitarian City in Dubai.

GeorgiaToday

💵 Economy

Krtsanisi Margaliti by Apart – Another Outstanding Project of Apart Group in the Historical District

Apart Group is one of the fastest growing representatives of the Georgian development market. Apart Group started operating with a construction area of 2,500 square meters, and, soon, this figure grew to exceed 40,000 square meters. KTRSANISI Margaliti is located in Krtsanisi district, far from the noise of the city, and boasts ecologically clean characteristics.

GeorgiaToday

Electricity worth $48.6 million exported from Georgia in 2024

So far in 2024, Georgia has sold electricity worth $48.6 million. The largest share went to Turkey, with exports valued at $40.07 million. Exports to Azerbaijan totaled $2.57 million.

GeorgiaToday

Date: 08/25/2024

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🏛️ Politics & Government

Bidzina Ivanishvili Drops “Faith” Hint About the Planned Constitutional Change

Bidzina Ivanishvili addressed the crowd in the western Georgian town of Ambrolauri in the Racha region on August 25 as a part of the election campaign. Eyewitnesses reported a heavy police presence on the roads leading to Racha from West Georgia. He said the “radical opposition” and “foreign agents” within it are seeking power.

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Tbilisi Mayor: we need development, prosperity, progress, without peace, it’s impossible to think about any success

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze spoke to young participants of Shaori Youth Camp in the western country’s Racha region. The meeting was attended by the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and the Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and hosted by the Education Minister Giorgi Amilakhvari.

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Date: 08/24/2024

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🏛️ Politics & Government

Georgian Public Defender highlights protection of fundamental human rights in Constitution Day message

Georgian Public Defender Levan Ioseliani congratulates citizens on Constitution Day. The Constitution was adopted in 1995 by the then composition of the Georgian Parliament. The document was adopted with 159 votes and declared the country as a democratic state.

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