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Fixing a Grant Access Issue for Georgia’s College Students In a move that could provide crucial financial relief to many students, the Georgia House Higher Education Committee recently passed a bill aimed at broadening access to the Georgia College Completion Grant. This initiative is designed to assist students nearing the end of their degree programs, but a mathematical oversight had left many students excluded from eligibility. The bill, approved on…

Georgia has announced it will suspend its participation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) after the body called for a new election in the country, according to a statement from Georgian Parliament Deputy Speaker, Thea Tsulukiani. The decision follows a tense period of discussions within the Georgian delegation to PACE. Despite the ratification of the country’s parliamentary credentials, the assembly attached conditions, including the requirement for…

Georgia’s rapid growth in energy-hungry data centers is about to hit a roadblock. The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has passed a new rule aimed at ensuring large-scale data centers, consuming over 100 megawatts of electricity, take on more of the financial burden for the power they demand. This new measure is a direct response to the concerns of residential and small business customers, who have felt the sting of…

Georgia’s push to curb lawsuits may be well-intentioned, but there’s growing debate over whether limiting legal claims will actually reduce the skyrocketing costs of insurance premiums. In his bid to bring down the rising cost of insurance, Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has promised action. His pitch is clear: by restricting lawsuits, particularly in the realm of torts, the state will prevent insurers from passing on increased costs to customers.…

UN-appointed experts are calling for an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged use of excessive force by Georgian police against peaceful demonstrators during protests in November and December 2024. On January 28, 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a statement urging Georgian authorities to address grave concerns about police conduct during widespread demonstrations that erupted in late 2024. The experts called for…

Georgia’s efforts to boost sustainable agriculture took a significant step forward with a recent meeting between key officials from the country and the World Bank. The discussions centered on collaborative efforts to improve irrigation systems, promote climate-conscious farming, and enhance the overall sustainability of agriculture in the region. The meeting, held on January 28, 2025, between Davit Songulashvili, Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, and Dr. Holger Kray, the…

Georgia’s mortgage loan market experienced a slowdown in December 2024, with new mortgage loan volumes dipping both from the previous month and from the same period a year ago. This decline marks the end of a generally positive year for the sector, which still saw growth despite the December dip. According to data released by Georgian commercial banks, GEL 360 million in mortgage loans were issued to individual borrowers in…

Georgian model Mathilda Gvarliani is making waves in the fashion world, continuing to solidify her status as a top model. With two standout appearances at Paris Fashion Week, she has caught the eye of both industry insiders and fashion enthusiasts alike. Her latest triumph came earlier today when she graced the catwalk for Chanel’s highly anticipated 2025 Spring/Summer Haute Couture show. This marks yet another milestone in her growing career,…

European Union’s Deep Concern as Tensions in Georgia Escalate Pawel Herczynski, the European Union’s Ambassador to Georgia, has voiced deep shock and dismay over the ongoing hunger strike of Mzia Amaglobeli, a middle-aged woman from Batumi, who has been in pre-trial detention for the past 16 days. Her detention stems from criminal charges, accusing her of assaulting a police officer—a claim that has sparked outrage given the broader context of…

The European Union is taking a firm stance on its relationship with Georgia. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has confirmed that member states must now implement the suspension of visa liberalization for Georgian diplomats within their domestic legal frameworks. This announcement follows a decisive move by the Council of the European Union to limit visa privileges for certain Georgian officials. EU Tightens Restrictions on…