Tbilisi. On September 17, within the framework of an information campaign regarding liberalization of a visa regime between Georgia and the European Union, an information meeting for travel companies, members of IATA, was held. ''At the meeting, progress of the information campaign regarding liberalization of the visa regime between Georgia and the European Union was discussed'' – is stated on the website of the organization in a social network. In full… Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) has published an infographic: ''Bureaucracy in the Tbilisi City Assembly''. ''Based on the situation by December 31, 2015, in comparison with the year 2011 the number of the Tbilisi City Assembly staff members increased by 45%, while the number of the supernumerary employees increased 10 times'' - is stated on the website of the organization. In full... Source:idfi.ge

Tbilisi. The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) publishes a policy paper: ''The UK referendum results''. ''The attitude towards the European Integration and the European Union itself was always ambivalent in the UK, and its foundation comes from the more distant past than it is just the chronicles of existence of the European Union'' – is stated in the document. In full... Source:www.isfed.ge

Tbilisi. EMC Appeals the Mokhe Case to the European Court of Human Rights. ''EMC appeals to the ECHR to assess the case in its larger political context and hopes that if a violation is found the Court’s decision on the above case will serve a preventive function for the protection of the religious and other rights of non-dominant religious groups,'' is noted in the statement. In full… Source: emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. Celebration of Kurban Bayram holiday started on September 12. The Public Defender of Georgia congratulates Muslim fellow citizens on this great holiday and wishes them peace and happiness. ''The essence of Kurban Bayram is prohibition of sacrificing of a human life. Traditionally, during these days, Muslim families slaughter cattle and distribute them among relatives and neighbors, regardless of their religious affiliation. Accordingly, Kurban Bayram is a celebration of a charity idea and its special importance,'' is noted in the statement. In full… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC) responds to the issue regarding construction of a mosque in Batumi. ''EMC calls on central and Adjara governments to discuss the issue regarding allocation of a plot land for construction of a new mosque and to hand over to the Muslim community usable real estate for the mosque on an accessible location in the Batumi city center'' - is stated on the website of the organization. In full… Source:emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. On the 6th of September, in Tbilisi, was held conference on - Effective Project Management in the Water Sector in Georgia. ''Consideration of the problems connected with water supply and sewerage system management, the main priorities of the local self-government reform, legal regulation of water sector were the main topics of conference. The participants were introduced to the recommendations and methodological materials, which were elaborated within the project and were related to the European Union and European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) requirements of water sector project managements issues,'' is noted in the statement. In full… Source: Social page

Tbilisi. On September 6, 2016, the Public Defender’s Consultative Council for Monitoring the Promotion, Protection and Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held its seventh working meeting. ''Ucha Nanuashvili said that a meeting of similar format was aimed at informing stakeholders of the activities of the Consultative Council, as well as their involvement in the ongoing processes. Activities planned and implemented for the monitoring of the implementation, promotion and protection of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities were discussed at the meeting. The invited members of the Council presented reports on their participation in the Council activities,'' is noted in the statement. In full… Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC) publishes a blogpost of Giorgi Chubinidze: ''Against innocence''. ''…Fight for Demur Sturua and all other oppressed people, on the one hand, is a struggle against structures, while on the other hand, this fight is endless because justice, according to the definition in a present tense, does not exist. Thus, as one poet would say, innocence should resign'' – is stated in the blogpost. In full... Source:emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. On September 6, CDD organized a seminar ''Georgia and the European Union'' for journalists and producers of the television ''Ertsulovneba'' (''Unanimity''). ''Within the framework of the seminar the following issues were discussed: History of Georgia – the European Union relations, Association Agreement, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade (DCFTA) and etc.'' - is stated on the website of the organization. In full... Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Transparency International Georgia Reacts to the Statement of the Republican Party. ''We state with full responsibility that we received answers to the questions from a leader of the Republican Party (Tamar Kordzaia). She should have known that we expected to receive the Republican Party’s official position about the questions. It is unacceptable to blame us for an apparent miscommunication within the party. We suggest the Republican Party to provide us with their amended responses to the questionnaire. Although nearly 10000 people have already taken the quiz, we are ready to make corresponding changes on the website in the best interests of the public,'' is noted in the statement. In full… Source: www.transparency.ge

Tbilisi. The web portal of civil society organizations - www.csogeorgia.org – conveys feelings of gratitude to its users and says them goodbye just for a two weeks. The portal will resume the activities in September. Stay in touch with us, we will be back soon…

Tbilisi.''Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC)'' held a discussion regarding current developments in Turkey. ''At the discussion speakers talked about current developments in Turkey, which in a Georgian public space rarely goes beyond the regional, geopolitical context'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Source: emc.org.ge

Non-governmental organization ''CiDA'' has been implementing a project in Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kakheti regions, which envisages improvement of social and economic conditions of eco-migrants. ''Within the framework of the project - ''Raising the Economical and Infrastructural Capabilities of Eco-Migrants in Managing the Migration Process'', project representatives visited infrastructural facilities in three villages of the municipality of Tsalka and in one village of the municipality of Ninotsminda (Gorelovka) and handed over reconstruction materials to tender winner companies'' – is stated on the website of the organization. In full… Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Transparency International – Georgia publishes a blogpost: ''Property transferred by the state to religious organizations in 2011 – 2016 years in Kakheti''. ''Transparency International - Georgia'' has inquired how reasonably and justifiably a state property is transferred to religious organizations. Based on provided information we determine that the property has been transferred to only 2 religious organizations: the Georgian Orthodox Autocephalous Church and the Georgian Muslim Department. Out of it the property has been given to the Muslim Department on 49-year lease, while the Orthodox Church got an ownership of the property for a symbolic price – 1 Lari'' – is stated on the website of the organization. In full... Source:www.transparency.ge

Tbilisi. From August 1 a new law on land registration came into force. Transparency International - Georgia provides a video instruction: "What a new rule of land registration means". Video… Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC), on behalf of the vegan cafe ''Kiwi'', appealed to the Ombudsman regarding the fact of alleged discriminatory treatment by the owner of the premise. ''In its application EMC affirms that the owner of the premise committed discriminatory treatment based on a number of grounds, including different perception, as well as homophobic attitude, which was followed by illegal termination of an agreement on the use of space and lease'' – is stated on the website of the organization. In full… Source:emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. The USA National Democratic Institute (NDI) published a public opinion survey, which was conducted by the Caucasus Research Resource Center within the period from June 8 to July 6. The survey reflects attitude of respondents towards various issues, including also foreign policy. E-version of the survey… Source:civil.ge

Tbilisi. ''AYFB'', an initiative group - ''Movement against gambling business'' and ''Health Promotion and Education Foundation'' conducted a joint briefing at ''Pirveli Information Agency''. NGOs call on political parties to declare their stance concerning regulations on gambling in the country. In full… Source: afba.ge

Tbilisi. The East-West Management Institute spreads additional information regarding grant competition for involvement citizens. The competition is finished and there have been received 32 applications, from which a maximum of four projects will be selected for funding. An evaluation of projects will be conducted within current week. In full... Source:The web-page of the program in a social network

Tbilisi. ''AYFB'' and ''Beeline'' held a final conference on the results of the project ''Develop a Business''. ''The target audience of the project were self-employed individuals, the segment, which constitutes more than 60% of the total number of employed population in Georgia. While the goal was to support related projects, initiated by the state, to improve implementation of initiatives of the state and to provide help in delivering those initiatives to beneficiaries'' – is stated on the web-page of the organization in a social network. In full… Source:The web-page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. The Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC) publishes an article of Tamuna Qeburia: "Industrial map of Georgia and industrial manufacturing econom(ics)y”. ''On a geographical map of Georgia it is possible to mark some industrial type cities or regions, which, in most cases, have been established and developed in the environment of the Soviet Union management system. However, before proceeding to listing these locations, it would be interesting to know what common features industrial zones have, which further determine their similar socio-structural form and specifics of industrial production'' – is stated in the article. In full... Source:emc.org.ge