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A Greener Future Begins with a Shift to Coal Alternatives

December 8, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- As the world economy emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the consumption of coal is expected to recover from its sharp decline during the pandemic. Demand for coal remains strong and helps to fuel economic development in emerging markets. Yet many countries, seeking a more sustainable future, have been taking steps to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, especially

Verdict: Ivane Machavariani’s statement is a LIE.

The FINANCIAL -- Ivane Machavariani: For the last 2 years, Georgia’s economic

by Valeri Kvaratskhelia, FactCheck

February 10, 2020

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American Culture Center Established in Tbilisi

The FINANCIAL -- The American Cultural Center (ACC) today announces the launch

by The FINANCIAL

February 10, 2020

1 min read

Geostat: Annual Inflation 6.4% in January

The FINANCIAL -- Georgia’s annual inflation stood at 6.4% in January 2020

by The FINANCIAL

February 3, 2020

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Majority of U.S. Public Says Trump’s Approach on Iran Has Raised Chances of a Major Conflict

The FINANCIAL -- By a narrow 48% to 43% margin, Americans view the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani as the right decision. However, a majority (54%) says the Trump administration’s approach toward Iran has increased the likelihood of a

by The FINANCIAL

January 16, 2020

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41% Say U.S. Should Do More to Help Iranian Protesters

The FINANCIAL -- A sizable number of Americans want to get involved in the pro-democracy protests in Iran, but they’re doubtful the protests will lead to meaningful change. Most suspect, however, that increased U.S. sanctions will push Iran to negotiate over its

by The FINANCIAL

January 16, 2020

1 min read

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Today France, Tomorrow the USA?

The FINANCIAL -- As that rail and subway strike continued to paralyze travel in Paris and across France into the third week, President Emmanuel Macron made a Christmas appeal to his dissatisfied countrymen:

by Patrick J. Buchanan

December 25, 2019

3 mins read

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Many Still Have Holiday Shopping To Do

The FINANIAL -- According to a Rasmussen Reports a sizable number of Americans appear to be giving excuses tomorrow morning when it comes to their Christmas gifts.

by The FINANCIAL

December 25, 2019

1 min read

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Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Natia Turnava’s statement is HALF TRUE.

The FINANCIAL -- Natia Turnava: In the last 7 years, the average volume of FDI increased by 35% as compared to the previous same period of time. The FDI to GDP ratio is 3 times higher in Georgia as compared to other

by Vakhtang Demuria, FactCheck

December 23, 2019

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How the attitudes of West and East Germans compare, 30 years after fall of Berlin Wall

The FINANCIAL -- Three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, people in former West and East Germany overwhelmingly say the unification of their country was a positive development, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Large majorities in both

by The FINANCIAL

October 21, 2019

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The Warning Bells are Ringing: A Difficult Summer Season for the Georgian Electricity Market

The FINANCIAL -- Historically, the main concern in monitoring the Georgian electricity market derives from the negative generation-consumption gap arising in the winter season. However, persistent electricity deficits over ten months between August 2018 and August 2019 suggest that the number of months

by Mariam Lobjanidze, Norberto Pignatti and Mariam Tsulukidze, ISET

October 20, 2019

3 mins read

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Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab Tchiaberashvili’s statement is TRUE.

The FINANCIAL -- Zurab Tchiaberashvili: In the last six years, the prices of antibiotics increased by 68% whilst prices increased by 11% in the last year

by Teona Absandze, FactCheck

October 20, 2019

2 mins read

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Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab Tchiaberashvili’s statement is HALF TRUE.

The FINANCIAL -- Zurab Tchiaberashvili: In 2014, each baby in this country was born with GEL 2,630 in debt whilst in 2019 every baby is born with GEL 5,200 in debt. The External debt has doubled

by Vakhtang Demuria, FactCheck

October 20, 2019

3 mins read

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New PwC report abouf how to keep citizens and business safe

The FINANCIAL--The ability of citizens and businesses to go about their daily lives with a sense of safety and security is vital to prosperity, but citizens in many countries feel unsafe¹. Whether it’s because of inadequate responses to natural disasters, terrorist attacks,

by The FINANCIAL

October 16, 2019

2 mins read