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Georgia Invests in Road Infrastructure to Boost Economy and Tourism
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Georgia Invests in Road Infrastructure to Boost Economy and Tourism
Georgia is planning to spend more than 1 billion GEL on the construction and rehabilitation of several road sections across the country, aiming to improve its connectivity, trade, and tourism potential. Tbilisi-Sagarejo Road to be Completed by 2023 One of the major projects that the Georgian government is implementing is the construction of a new 35 km Tbilisi-Sagarejo Road, which will connect the capital city with the eastern region of…
Doug Rice to Retire After 36 Years of NASCAR Broadcasting
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Doug Rice to Retire After 36 Years of NASCAR Broadcasting
Doug Rice, the president and lead anchor of Performance Racing Network (PRN), has announced his retirement from NASCAR broadcasting after the 2024 season. Rice has been a prominent voice of racing on the radio for more than three decades, covering over 210 NASCAR Cup Series races and 13 different racing series. A Distinguished Career in NASCAR Broadcasting Rice began his career in radio as a weekend engineer for WSTP/WRDX in…
NDI warns of low trust in electoral body after recent changes
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NDI warns of low trust in electoral body after recent changes
The National Democratic Institute (NDI), a non-governmental organization that promotes democracy and good governance, has released a report on the pre-election situation in Georgia, ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The report, based on the findings of a delegation that visited the country from February 19 to 25, 2024, expresses concern over the recent amendments to the Electoral Code, which do not comply with the recommendations…
China-Georgia Visa-Free Travel: A Boost for Bilateral Ties
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China-Georgia Visa-Free Travel: A Boost for Bilateral Ties
A Historic Decision On Monday, February 26, 2024, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that the Chinese Government had decided to introduce visa-free travel for Georgian citizens. This means that Georgian nationals will be able to stay in China without a visa for up to 30 daysThis is an important decision that will make it easier for our fellow citizens to travel to China and will create new opportunities for…
Georgia’s Youth Losing Faith in Political Parties, NDI Report Finds
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Georgia’s Youth Losing Faith in Political Parties, NDI Report Finds
Low trust and participation among young voters According to a report by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a non-governmental organization that promotes democracy and civic engagement, young people in Georgia are particularly disillusioned with the country’s political spectrum and may not vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections in October 2024. The report was based on a telephone survey conducted in March 2023, as well as interviews with various stakeholders during…
Austin Hill claims third win at Atlanta with smart fuel strategy
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Austin Hill claims third win at Atlanta with smart fuel strategy
Austin Hill, the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver from Winston, Georgia, celebrated his third victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night, after saving enough fuel to survive a two-lap overtime. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, has won three of the last four races at his home track, and is off to a historic start in the 2024 season. Hill follows Tony Stewart’s footsteps By…
Daniel Suarez claims his second Cup victory in a thrilling finish at Atlanta
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Daniel Suarez claims his second Cup victory in a thrilling finish at Atlanta
Daniel Suarez made history on Sunday as he became the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He also snapped his 57-race winless streak by edging out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide photo finish that was decided by mere inches. Suarez overcomes early crash and late challenge Suarez’s victory was not without challenges, as he had to overcome a massive…
Georgia stuns Denmark in EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers
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Georgia stuns Denmark in EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers
Georgia pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Denmark 75-69 in the first round of the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 15 points at halftime, but rallied in the second half to secure a crucial win in Group G. Lundberg and Shengelia shine for their teams The game featured a duel between two teammates from Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Gabriel Lundberg and Tornike Shengelia. Lundberg led Denmark…
Biden expresses admiration for Navalny’s courage, vows to sanction Putin
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Biden expresses admiration for Navalny’s courage, vows to sanction Putin
President Joe Biden met with the family of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Thursday, and praised his legacy of fighting for democracy and human rights in Russia. Biden also announced that he would impose new sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he held responsible for Navalny’s death. Biden meets with Navalny’s wife and daughter in California The meeting took place in California, where Biden was visiting…
Georgian President Honors Fallen Cadets of 1921
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Georgian President Honors Fallen Cadets of 1921
A tribute to the heroes of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, paid tribute to the memory of the young military cadets who fell defending the country during the February 1921 Red Army invasion that put an end to the three-year First Democratic Republic of Georgia. The President laid wreaths on the cadets’ memorial in Kojori and the cadets’ memorial plaque on the facade…