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Tourism Revenue Hits $3.3 Billion in First Nine Months of 2023

The tourism sector has marked a significant milestone in 2023, with earnings from international visitors reaching a record-breaking $3.3 billion in the first three quarters.

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IWSC 2024: Georgia to Host Prestigious International Wine Competition

Georgia is set to host the esteemed IWSC Wine Judging competition for the second time, with an impressive lineup of 520 wines from over 170 companies registered for the event. This year's participation marks a record high for the competition.

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National Bank of Georgia Enlists Expertise of Renowned International Consultants

The National Bank of Georgia has fortified its team with the addition of esteemed international consultants to bolster financial market development and the advancement of both ongoing and prospective reforms, as announced by the bank itself.

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TBC Bank Emerges as Georgia's First Partner of VISA's CyberSource Payment Platform

In a significant development for Georgia's financial technology landscape, TBC Bank has become the inaugural partner of VISA's international payment platform, CyberSource. This collaboration positions TBC as a frontrunner in the nation's digital payment processing sector.

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"Energo-Pro Georgia" Completes Major Power Line Rehabilitation with 2 Million GEL Investment

JSC "Energo-Pro Georgia" has successfully completed the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the "Chkhari" high-voltage power transmission line, marking a significant investment of 2,000,000 GEL.

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Monks Revive Ancient Bread Baking Tradition with a Modern Twist

In the village of Khutsubani, at the St. George Monastery, an age-old tradition of bread baking is being revitalized with a unique and innovative approach. The monks use natural yeast, crafted from machchi and mchadi flour, for their bread-making process. This method, deeply rooted in ancient customs, requires 14-16 hours of meticulous attention.

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Tbilisi to Welcome 18-Meter Buses on Key Routes

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze recently announced the introduction of new 18-meter buses, set to replace the existing 12-meter models on four major routes – N301, N302, N308, and N314. This change, part of a citywide transportation overhaul, aims to enhance passenger capacity and reduce wait times.

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Trump’s extreme rhetoric conjures the prospect of a presidency like no other

Donald Trump is promising a second presidency that would be an aberration in American history.

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Former British Prime Minister Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. This was announced on Monday, November 13, by the office of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as part of a reshuffle in the minister's cabinet. In turn, Foreign Minister James Cleverley has been appointed to the post of Home Secretary.

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The official value of 1 US dollar became 2.6970 GEL - exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on November 13, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.6970 lari. Today's rate was 2.6989 lari.

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"Energo-Pro Georgia" Completes Major Power Line Rehabilitation with 2 Million GEL Investment

JSC "Energo-Pro Georgia" has successfully completed the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the "Chkhari" high-voltage power transmission line, marking a significant investment of 2,000,000 GEL.

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Zelensky: "Negotiations with Russia will begin only if Russian soldiers return to their homeland"

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready to discuss peace initiatives of different countries, but ruled out the possibility of compromises with Russia.

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Putin's big press conference is scheduled for December 14

A big press conference by Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for December 14, two sources familiar with the progress of its preparation told RBC. This date is considered as the main one, both RBC interlocutors reported.

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Lari strengthens against dollar and euro - exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on November 10, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.6989 lari. Today's rate was 2.7048 lari.

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Levan Dotiashvili, detained by the Russian military near the village of Kirbali, has been released

Georgian citizen Levan Dotiashvili, illegally detained by Russian occupiers on the demarcation line near the village of Kirbali, Gori municipality, has been released from the Tskhinvali detention center and is in territory controlled by the central government of Georgia.

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Irakli Garibashvili met with Emmanuel Macron

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Information is distributed by the government administration.

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Salome Zurabishvili met with Emmanuel Macron in Paris

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili attended a reception held before the Paris Peace Forum on November 10, along with her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.

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Russian troops attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region with a missile that moved along a ballistic trajectory.

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Salome Zurabishvili : They didn’t want to see what Russia is, but this is clearly visible in the example of Ukraine

In an interview with LCI, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili spoke about the West’s attitude towards Russia even before the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine. According to Salome Zurabishvili, this reminds her of Sylvie Koffman's "Bedazzled" because, according to her, the West did not want to see what Russia really was and tried to make a deal with it.

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The official value of 1 US dollar became 2.7138 lari - exchange rate

The National Bank of Georgia has set a new exchange rate. As a result of trading on November 3, the US dollar depreciated and amounted to 2.7138 lari. The current exchange rate was 2.7152 lari.

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Mark Zuckerberg injured his knee tendon and will not be able to meet Elon Musk in the ring

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Meta (Facebook), injured his cruciate ligament in his knee and was hospitalized. Zuckerberg published corresponding photos.

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Plans Underway to Establish UNWTO Academy in Tbilisi, Announces Zurab Pololikashvili

The "Silk Road Forum" commenced its panel discussion on "Tourism Beyond Borders: Navigating the Changes" today, led by a keynote address from Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

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Tourism Revenue Hits $3.3 Billion in First Nine Months of 2023

The tourism sector has marked a significant milestone in 2023, with earnings from international visitors reaching a record-breaking $3.3 billion in the first three quarters.

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Inside the Digital Landscape: Mikheil Diasamidze Discusses Content Marketing Nuances in a Global Context

Mikheil Diasamidze, Account Director at ClipArt, shared insights on the pivotal role of content marketing in steering successful business ventures:When faced with a plethora of content marketing avenues to captivate and engage audiences, how do marketers prioritize?

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Starlink Internet Now Available in Georgia

Starlink, the revolutionary high-speed satellite-based Internet service, has officially launched in Georgia, according to an announcement on their official Twitter page.

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