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Georgia Implements Visa-Free Regime for Chinese Citizens

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, made the announcement during a government meeting that the visa-free regime for Chinese citizens will be implemented starting on September 11. (more)

There Will Initially Be One Flight a Day to China, Targeting Up to 10 Per Day, Economy Minister Says

Following Prime Minister Gharibashvili's announcement of the visa regime cancellation with China, Minister of Economy Levan Davitashvili stated that initially, there would be one daily flight to China. (more)

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"Irakli Kobakhidze Dismisses Opposition's Prime Minister Impeachment Demands as Speculation and Nonsense" (more)

Debate Heats Up in Georgia Over Fairness of Upcoming Elections and Electronic Voting

Kelly Degnan, the now former US ambassador to Georgia, spoke about the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia in an interview given to Radio "Freedom" and emphasized the need to conduct them fairly. (more)