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Georgian Film “From Life to Life” Honored at Chandler International Film Festival
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Georgian Film “From Life to Life” Honored at Chandler International Film Festival
The Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) is one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Arizona, dedicated to uniting the community through the film. The festival showcases over 120 films submitted from all over the world, spanning six continents and 35 countries. The eighth annual festival took place on January 19-28, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona. “From Life to Life” Wins Best European Film Award Among the films that competed for various…
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FCC Expects Affordable Connectivity Program to End in April
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FCC Expects Affordable Connectivity Program to End in April
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that its Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides discounts on broadband service and devices for eligible households, will end in April 2024 unless Congress extends it. The ACP, which replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) in December 2021, offers a monthly discount of up to $30 for internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or…
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Forest Park Court Launches Program to Clear Warrants and Citations
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Forest Park Court Launches Program to Clear Warrants and Citations
The Forest Park Municipal Court has announced a new initiative to help people with outstanding warrants and citations from 2021 to present. The Warrant Amnesty Program, which will run from February 1 to June 30, aims to provide a supportive and structured way for individuals to resolve their legal issues without facing arrest or additional penalties. What is the Warrant Amnesty Program? The Warrant Amnesty Program is a limited-time opportunity…
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Heavy snow traps dozens of vehicles in Georgia, rescuers save 90 people
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Heavy snow traps dozens of vehicles in Georgia, rescuers save 90 people
The emergency management service of Georgia rescued about 90 people who were stranded on the road near the village of Roshka in the Dusheti municipality due to heavy snowfall. The agency said that about 30 vehicles were stuck on the road and could not move forward or backward. All the passengers were safe and no injuries were reported. Snowstorm hits Roshka village, blocks traffic The snowstorm started on Sunday night…
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Irakli Kobakhidze to Become New Prime Minister of Georgia
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Irakli Kobakhidze to Become New Prime Minister of Georgia
According to the Georgian media outlet Imedi TV, Irakli Kobakhidze, the chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, will replace Irakli Garibashvili as the prime minister of Georgia1 The announcement came amid growing public discontent over the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis. Kobakhidze, 45, is a constitutional scholar and a former speaker of the parliament. He has been a loyal ally of Bidzina Ivanishvili, the…
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Georgia’s Prime Minister to Address the Nation Amid Speculations of Resignation
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Georgia’s Prime Minister to Address the Nation Amid Speculations of Resignation
Irakli Garibashvili to make a statement at 17:00 Irakli Garibashvili, the Prime Minister of Georgia, will hold a briefing today at 17:00 in the governmental administration. The topic of the briefing has not been officially announced, but it is widely expected that he will announce his resignation and the appointment of a new Prime Minister. Garibashvili has been leading the Georgian Dream party and the government since February 2023, when…
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Clayton County Public Schools honors winter graduates in virtual ceremony
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Clayton County Public Schools honors winter graduates in virtual ceremony
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrated the commencement of its winter graduates on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in a virtual ceremony that was streamed live on YouTube. The event recognized the achievements of 125 students from 11 high schools who completed their graduation requirements in December 2023. CCPS Superintendent congratulates the graduates Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, the superintendent of CCPS, delivered the opening remarks and congratulated the graduates for their…
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Tbilisi Residents Protest Against Forced Evictions Amid Housing Crisis
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Tbilisi Residents Protest Against Forced Evictions Amid Housing Crisis
Balakhadze Family Gets Temporary Relief from Eviction The Balakhadze family, who live in an apartment on Zandukeli Street in Tbilisi, have been granted a reprieve from eviction by the National Enforcement Bureau. The Bureau said that the parties have been given additional time to reach some kind of agreement. The family had taken a loan of $20,000 from a microfinance organization called Rico Express, which later auctioned off their home…
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Georgia Hikes Up Entry Fees for Its Natural Reserves
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Georgia Hikes Up Entry Fees for Its Natural Reserves
Why the change? From March 1, 2024, visitors to the protected areas of Georgia will have to pay more for their entrance tickets. The Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia announced the price increase on January 26, 2024, citing the need to improve the management and conservation of the natural reserves. The agency said that the price hike was necessary due to the effectiveness of its activities in both the…
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EU tightens the screws on Russia with 10th sanctions package
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EU tightens the screws on Russia with 10th sanctions package
The European Union has adopted its tenth package of sanctions against Russia, targeting those responsible for Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine. The new measures include further trade and financial sanctions, as well as additional listings of individuals and entities. EU sanctions aim to pressure Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine The EU has been imposing sanctions on Russia since 2014, following the annexation of Crimea and the…
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