Georgians traveling to the northeastern province of Artvin to buy food, especially oil, have caused long lines in front of grocery stores. Arriving in the Kemalpasha region of Artvin through the Sarp border crossing between the two countries, Georgians flock to grocery stores to buy food that is much cheaper than in their country due […]
Tag: Agriculture
ELSTAT: 9.8% increase in the output price index in agriculture-livestock in June
The General Index of Output Prices in Agriculture – Livestock (without subsidies) for the month of June 2022 showed an increase of 9.8%, compared to the corresponding index of June 2021, according to the data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority. The corresponding index of June 2021, compared to June 2020, had shown an increase of […]
Georgia calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Abkhazia and South Ossetia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of the Russo-Georgian war, demanded that Russia honor its commitments under the 2008 ceasefire agreement and withdraw its troops from the occupied territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Fourteen years after the Russo-Georgian war, Moscow continues to expand its illegal control […]
Georgia: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tbilisi yesterday in favor of the country’s European perspective
Hundreds of protesters calling for the resignation of Georgia’s government have camped outside parliament in Tbilisi ahead of a meeting today between their movement’s leaders and Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. Tens of thousands of pro-European protesters took to the streets of the Georgian capital again yesterday, Sunday, demanding the resignation of the government, which they […]
Georgia: Tens of thousands of people protested for their country to join the EU
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, on Friday to demand their country’s EU membership. The demonstration followed EU leaders Ukraine and Moldova being granted EU candidate status, while Georgia was given the prospect of formally joining the EU summit as soon as it completes reforms. Protesters also demanded the resignation […]
What the Summit Conclusions on Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia say
The European Council recognizes the European perspective of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia. The future of these countries and their citizens lies in the EU, according to the Summit conclusions on the requests of the three countries. The European Council has decided to grant candidate country status to Ukraine and the Republic of […]
Georgia: Citizens prepare for demonstrations in support of their country’s EU membership
Georgians are preparing to take to the streets en masse today to support their country’s EU membership, as the European Commission has proposed that it not yet be granted candidate status. Many organizations called for a “march for Europe” to be held tonight in Tbilisi to “demonstrate the commitment of the Georgian people to their […]
Georgia: Pro-Russian separatists in South Ossetia await green light for union referendum with Russia
The new leader of the self-proclaimed Republic of South Ossetia said today that he would wait for the “slogan” of Moscow before holding a referendum on the accession of this region of Georgia to Russia. Moscow has recognized South Ossetia and the coastal region of Abkhazia as independent after a brief war with Georgia in […]
Bloomberg: Wheat price spike turns Africa to cheaper alternatives
World wheat prices are so high that African consumers are starting to abandon wheat from their diet, according to Bloomberg. Food producers in Kenya, Egypt, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Cameroon say they are mixing cheaper alternatives into their breads, pastries and pasta. Local rice, cassava flour and sorghum are replacing wheat, […]
Concern and vigilance by the Georgian authorities over the announced referendum in South Ossetia
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Wednesday he hoped the referendum, which was recently announced on the possible annexation of the Russian-occupied Tsinvali (South Ossetia) region to Russia, “would not take place”. Garibashvili said his government should “always be mobilized” and have “close communication” with its international partners on developments in the occupied territories […]