Georgian Fund for Strategy and International Monitoring organized the visit of representatives of The Rada of The Ukraine and Lvovi Regional Administration.The event was supported by the Canadian International Bureau of Education.
The aim of the visit is to get knowledge about Georgia’s successful experiments in the sphere of business.
Visitors visited regions of Kakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
The visit of guests was planned for February 17 in Dusheti where the hosts-representatives of Mtskheta-Mtianeti . . .
Representatives of The Rada of The Ukraine and Lvovi Regional Administration visited Dusheti
Georgian Fund for Strategy and International Monitoring organized the visit of representatives of The Rada of The Ukraine and Lvovi Regional Administration.The event was supported by the Canadian International Bureau of Education.
The aim of the visit is to get knowledge about Georgia’s successful experiments in the sphere of business.
Visitors visited regions of Kakheti and Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
The visit of guests was planned for February 17 in Dusheti where the hosts-representatives of Mtskheta-Mtianeti . . .
Representatives of The Rada of The Ukraine and Lvovi Regional Administration visited Dusheti
Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure visited rehabilitated building of Tianeti Municipality Administration. After appreciating the new building the head of the ministry gave Tianeti Municipality staff two new vehicles for refusing collectors. Soon the municipality will receive 100 dust pots. The equipment was bought by the ministry of regional development and infrastructure in the terms of the “The Project of Municipal Service “, funds were allocated by the Georgian Government and the Bank of Asian Development.
It should be mentioned that the local population has ceaseless water supply. Before the beginning the ehabilitation . . .
Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure visited Mtskheta-Mtianeti region
Medical fund “Hippocras” gave a free medical diagnostic to the beneficiaries of the Dzegvi rehabilitation center . Medicines were distributed to all the people in need. The action was held on the initiative of the Mtskheta –Mtianeti Governor’s office and the local self government. This charitable activity was organized by humanitarian organization “Helen care “ and the organization “Adamiani”.
Number of medical companies participated in the action: ltd “Aversi firm”, ltd “PSP-Rikhter” ,ltd “Iveri-Medi”.
“Counterpart International” ,”Anchor”,”Ext-Georgia”,”Aiard”(organizations granted by the American State Department . . .
Beneficiaries of the Dzegvi rehabilitation center were diagnosed. The medical research was free
The Head of the President’s Administration -David Tkeshelashvili and the Minister of the Regional Development and Infrastructure –Ramaz Nikolaishvili visited Mtskheta –Mtianeti Region on the 1-st of March. They had a meeting with the Governor of the Region-Tsezar Chocheli, heads of the local Boards, chairmen of the local Municipalities and the deputies to the Parliament. Participants of the meeting resumed the previous year and planned projects for the coming.
In 2010 the Ministry of Infrastructure implemented 644 projects in the terms of “Advocate the Village” and “From . . .
The Head of the President’s Administration –David Tkeshelashvili and the Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure – Ramaz Nikolaishvili visited Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
On march 10 the meeting of the local NGOs and UN representatives was hold in the village Ananuri ( Dusheti Municipality) in the conference hall of the restaurant “Ananuri”.The aim of the conference was strengthening of Georgian public society, intensify relationship between NGOs and local and state authorities, also presentations of the projects, prepared by the participants. The meeting was held with the attendance of the Governor of the Mtskheta –Mtianeti region and all the leaders of the regional municipalities.
Mtskheta-Mtianeti region mostly includes mountainous districts :Mtiuleti,Pshav-Khevsureti, Gudamakari ,Kazbegi . . .
The meeting of NGOs and representatives of UN was held on the initiative of Mtskheta –Mtianeti Administration in Ananuri
The conference was held on the initiative of The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Administration and The Agency of the Protected Areas with the attendance of the representative of the German Bank of Reconstruction Loans (KFW).
The meeting was attended by the representatives of Dusheti and Kazbegi Municipalities,NGOs and local population.
The aim of the meeting was engagement of the state people and local population in the project,changing information and having discussions was also very important on that point of view. The first stage (four year ) of the project comprises . . .
The meeting about the assessment of the program, that funds Kazbegi national park and Pshav-Khevsureti area was hold at the conference hall of the hotel” Gudauri Ski-Resort”
The conference was held on the initiative of The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Administration and The Agency of the Protected Areas with the attendance of the representative of the German Bank of Reconstruction Loans (KFW).
The meeting was attended by the representatives of Dusheti and Kazbegi Municipalities,NGOs and local population.
The aim of the meeting was engagement of the state people and local population in the project,changing information and having discussions was also very important on that point of view. The first stage (four year ) of the project comprises . . .
The meeting about the assessment of the program, that funds Kazbegi national park and Pshav-Khevsureti area was hold at the conference hall of the hotel” Gudauri Ski-Resort”
An important meeting within the framework of War Free World Heritage Listed Cities project was hosted by the Municipality of Mtskheta on March the 25th, at the Mtskheta Palace Hotel. Key Georgian authorities as well as experts on culture heritage gathered to discuss main steps forward for a better protection of cultural heritage from armed conflicts. This project funded by the European Union through the worldwide programme CIUDAD.
The War Free World Heritage Listed Cities project aims at establishing good practices for urban and site . . .
Georgia and the international community combine their effort to protect the cultural heritage from the consequences of conflicts
Mtskheta-Mtianeti region hosted several events in honor of the people ,killed on April 9.1989:
One of them was at the Shota Rustaveli Library, where the members of Mtskheta municipality culture and sport bodies took part coupled with the schoolchildren. The audience gave a speech, recited pieces of poetry and performed many other interesting plays.They were also shown video recording of the very day, that was followed political discussions
On that period. The same kind of meeting was also held in Tianeti culture center, where schoolchildren performed . . .
Several events were hold in Mtskhete-Mtianeti region dedicated to the people died on April
Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development gave 40 new Japanese “Toyota” cars and water testing equipment (of German origin)to the United Water Supply Company.
The ceremony of providing cars was held in Mtskheta ,as construction of the new water company is planned within 300 hundred meters from the very place. The new organization will prevent water (the Aragvi river) pollution from biological waste and will be the guarantee of ecologically pure environment for Mtskheta residents . . .
Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development gave the new cars and water testing equipment to the United Water Supply Company
Tourism information center was opened in the renewed part of ancient Mtskheta on the initiative of the National Tourism Agency. The center was officially opened by the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Chairperson of The National Tourism Agency and Representative-Governor in Mtskheta –Mtianeti Region-Tsezar Chocheli.
Tourists will receive information about directions, accommodation and catering. They will also be offered a guide service. Tourists will have access to a free internet cafe. Around 2010 Mtskheta was visited by 120.000 visitors .Among them-78% arrived . . .
Tourism information center was opened in Mtskheta
Representative –Governor of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region-Tsezar Chocheli and the head of the Mtskheta Municipality Board-Andro Kalandadze met with the German Ambassador Ortwin Hennig on April 18,2011.
The meeting was held in the Governor’s office in Mtskheta and was of a familiarize character.The subject of their speech was existing problems of the region. Participants of the meeting also mentioned about ongoing projects in the province .and clarified the issues of social welfare of IDPs. At the same time the Ambassador confirmed his interest about further investment in the region and . . .
German Ambassador in Georgi met with the Representative –Governor of Mtskheta –Mtianeti Region-Tsezar Chocheli
Exhibition hall Expo Georgia
hosted the 13-th inter national tourism fair –exhibition “CTF-2011” on the initiative of Tourism National Agency. The exhibition was opened by the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development-Vera Qobalia. She gave a speech about further development of the tourism sector.
Representatives of different countries, hotels and other service companies attended the meeting. Georgian . . .
The 13-th International Tourism Fair-Exhibition”CTF-2011” was held at the exhibition hall Expo Georgia
© Administration of the State Representative –Governor, 2009
Mtskheta-Mtianeti conference hall hosted the ceremony of presentation of local municipalities’ official websites. The event was held on April27 of the current year.
Official websites of Mtskheta-Mtianeti municipalities (Mtskheta,Kazbegi,Dusheti,Tianeti)and also Akhalgori were placed on the internet in March of the current year in testing regime. They have been operating for several days.
Website addresses:www.mtskheta.org.ge; www.kazbegi.org.ge; www.dusheti.org.ge www.tianeti.org.ge . . .
Presentation of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Municipalities’ websites
On April 22 the chairman of the Mtskheta municipality board, the head of the local board and other members of the local government visited the children’s foster house to congratulate Easter celebration to the people in need and provided candy and other food for them. The action was held on the initiative of the Representative-Governor of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti office.
The same kind of action was also held in Dzegvi and Dzalisi foster houses.
It is worth mentioning that all the municipalities of the region did the same kind of activities .The governments of . . .
Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor visited foster houses to congratulate Easter celebration
International tourist exhibition “EXPOBATUMI-2011” was opened in Batumi on April, 29. The exposition hosted 12 countries and 150 tourist companies.
Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan and Turkey exposed their potential together with Georgia and many other countries.
International tourist exhibition “EXPOBATUMI-2011” is held annually since 2008 on the initiative of Department of Tourism and Resorts of Ajara A.R. Since 2010 the exposition is under the list of World tourism exhibitions. . . .
On the initiative of Mtskheta-Mtianeti government and local authorities, free medical study was conducted for IDPs. Organizers of the action were international charitable organization ”Hellenicare” and non entrepreneur company “Adamiani”(human being) . A team of physicians of Greek medical fund “Hippocrates” conducted activities. The team involved number of specialists: therapist, pediatrician, cardiologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, radiologist, lab worker and a nurse.
IDPs were provided with suitable medical assistance (analyses, ultra wave research, and cardiogram) and medicines. . . .
Free medical study was held as an action for IDPs in the village Tsilkani
Blessing ceremony was conducted for the opening of the newly constructed church in the IDPs community. The ceremony was started at 8 a.m. by Martkopi-Gardabani Bishop Jakob. The process was followed by huge number of congregations to attend the liturgy.
The construction of the temple was based in December,2009.Currently it has already been finished and begins operating from now on. Funds for the construction were allocated by the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office, Mtskheta Municipality Self Government body, company “New Energy” and other companies. This is one more long term project ,implemented by the company . . .
The church after St.George was built in IDPs community
Sporting-healthy competition was hosted by newly reconstructed sport gym in the village Galavani. Youth teams from all the municipalities of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region took part in the event. The age of participants ranged from 9 to 14.each of the team comprised 20 participants. The event was held on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s administration, on May 18.
The competition covered 5 steps, by participation of all the teams .Having the best scores two top teams compete each other in the final competition. All the competitor teams did their best to become participants of the final contest , but the players of . . .
Mtskheta sport gym hosted the competition among the Georgian wrestling teams. Competitors from the Georgian Regions fought for the victory.
Eight teams from the Georgian Regions competed in five weight category(60,70,80,90,+90).
The following teams competed with each other : Qvemo Qartli - Shida Qartli,Kakheti-Ajara,Mtskheta-Mtianeti-Imereti,Tbilisi-Racha-Lechkhumi . . .
Mtskheta hosted Sandro Kandeli tournament among the Georgian wrestling teams. The teams from Georgian regions competed for the victory
A team of five public officials from Mtskheta-Mtianeti Municipalities visited Poland.
The project was funded by the Poland Foreign Ministry. With the framework of the project representatives of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Municipalities and Regional Administration were provided with the training of project management. After coming back to Georgia the team members will share their knowledge to their colleagues.
It is scheduled to hold trainings in Mtskheta and Dusheti with the attendance of the representatives of Regional . . .
A team of public officials visited Poland
Mtskheta hosted the concert ,held on the initiative of the tourist agency ”Visit Georgia”and by the support of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Administration.Yale Alumni Chorus(USA)participated in the concert alongside with the Georgian folk ensembles(from Gori,Rustavi and Basiani).
The leaders of the Yale Alumni Chorus were initiators of the concert, as they wanted to express their support to the IDPs.
Participants from different parts of Georgia also took part in the concert and showed their skills in folk music. . . .
Yale University Alumni gave a concert for the IDP-s,living in Mtskheta Municipality
The Prime Minister was initiator to conduct a meeting with the Regional Governors.All the governors and deputy governors attended the gathering.
“Mtskheta –Mtianeti region urges about 700 000 laris to restore failed infrastructure”-stated the deputy governor of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region Givi Amirkhanashvili to the journalists.
He also added that roads ,potable water constructions and bridges are especially damaged . . .
Funds will be allocated to renovate failed infrastructure coused by the natural disaster
Workshops for public officers and NGOs within the project “Project management. Know-how for Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region” finished in Mtskheta on June 24.
The aim of this project is to share knowledge about project management among public officers and local NGOs of Mtksheta-Mtianeti Region. This know-how is crucial for Georgian local and regional authorities as well as NGOs in order to receive grants offered by international donor institutions working in Georgia, such as European Union Delegation, USAid, GTZ, SIDA and others. . . .
Project Management. Know-How for Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Nodar Dumbadze Tbilisi Children’s Town hosted The Khevsurian event:”A Gift Of Mountaiins to Valleys” on June,26.The performance was dedicated to the memory of Teona Qumsiashvili.The event was conducted on the initiative of The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Administration and tourist company ”Tebuloturi”.Poets, singers and folk ensembles from the land hill took part in the concert. Pieces of folk craftsmanship were also presented and Khevsurian beer was produced specially on the very day.
The tradition of conducting the Khevsurian event:”A Givt Of Mountains To Valleys” derives from 2007 and is . . .
Event on Khevsureti.Tbilisi
On July 29 charitable action was held on the territory of the Mtskheta culture center. The event was held on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Givernor’s office and international charitable organizations “LDS-Charity” and “Adamiani” . In terms of the project,32 disabled persons were provided with the wheelchairs and other essential material.10 beneficieries were able to attend the meeting,but the rest of them were sent all the necessary things.
The meeting was held with the attendance of the representatives of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s office and . . .
Disabled people were given free wheelchairs
Special ceremony was held in Mtskheta dedicated to the memory of the warriors killed in the August war with Russia.
Mourning service was conducted in the Patriarchal Cathedral Svetitskhoveli. The service was finished with the action-blessed food was taken to the foster house.
At 1.00. p.m. a live chain was organized in the central square .At 3.00 p.m. representatives of the Governor’s office and local Board visited the families of the warriors killed in the war and paid one more honor to the families of the heroes’ . . .
The film of Lany Harvin “Five days of August” was presented to the public. The event was finished with the choirs’ presentation in the adjacent area of the museum. Great number of candles were lit in honor of the killed soldiers
Mtskheta hosted the ceremony dedicated to the memory of the soldiers killed in the Russia-Georgia war
On July 29 charitable action was held on the territory of the Mtskheta culture center. The event was held on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Givernor’s office and international charitable organizations “LDS-Charity” and “Adamiani” . In terms of the project,32 disabled persons were provided with the wheelchairs and other essential material.10 beneficieries were able to attend the meeting,but the rest of them were sent all the necessary things.
The meeting was held with the attendance of the representatives of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s office and . . .
Folk festival “Shatiloba2011” was staged on August 6-7 .Initiators of the event were Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s office and Dusheti Municipality
Initiated by Mtskheta-Mtianeti regional Administration and Tianeti Municipality,a folk festival “Tianetoba-2011”was staged on August 13,in Tianeti.
The event is annually celebrated in August .The guest of the day are offered the kind of colorful shows. The event is aimed at restoration of ancient Georgian traditions. Maintenance of tourism sector and development of the resort infrastructure are also the most important issues of the festival. This year, the event got underway at 12 p.m. in the public square (after famous Georgian public . . .
A folk festival -“Tianetoba 2011” was staged in Tieneti
This year on August 20 Autumn regular recruiting ceremony was held in Mtskheta.The event was organized by the Mtskheta Municipality Military Unit.
80 conscripts were recruited to the special military unit of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia.
Special celebration was dedicated to the very special day. The ceremony was staged in the hub of the city and got under way at 11a.m. The ceremonial was conducted on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Administration and the Mtskheta . . .
This year on August 20 Autumn regular recruiting was organized in Mtskheta
A conference hall of the Bazaleti tourist compound hosted a workshop to work out a regional development project of the Mtskheta-Mtianti Region .The event was initiated by The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Administration and was held on September 7.The meeting is carried out under the EU project-“Technical assistance for the local and regional development” and is regularly held in the residential area of IDPs.
The said project is financed by the EU Georgian Delegation while the workshops are supported by the Poland . . .
Mtskheta hosted a workshop for working out a regional development strategy
This year on September 9-12 Tusheti National Park hosted a training tour for the residences of the adjacent area of the Kazbegi National Park. The meeting was organized by The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office and supported by The Agency of The Protected Areas. The teaching was carried out with the attendance of the Kazbegi population(Administration of the national Park, representatives of the local Government, local environmental NGOs, private sector and others).Representatives of The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office and The Agency of The Protected Areas were also the participants of the project with the members of TJS/RECC. . . .
A training tour was organized in Tusheti. The event was held on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office and with the support of The Agency of The Protected Areas
Public celebration Mtskhetoba was held in Mtskheta on the initiative of the Mtskheta –Mtianti Governor’s Office and Mtskheta Municipality Council. Great number of events were conducted regarding the day. Folk ensembles from Mtskheta and neighboring regions took part in the celebration activities.
After special service conducted in the Svetitskhoveli cathedral visitors moved to the streets where they had an opportunity to watch the events holding there concerning the very day. Celebration activities in the ancient capital of Georgia were underway . . .
Public Celebration Mtskhetoba was held in Mtskheta on October
This year on September 9-12 Tusheti National Park hosted a training tour for the residences of the adjacent area of the Kazbegi National Park. The meeting was organized by The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office and supported by The Agency of The Protected Areas. The teaching was carried out with the attendance of the Kazbegi population(Administration of the national Park, representatives of the local Government, local environmental NGOs, private sector and others).Representatives of The Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office and The Agency of The Protected Areas were also the participants of the project with the members of TJS/RECC. . . .
The American Ambassador and the Governor of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region were present at the opening ceremony of the project : ” New Economic Opportunities” in the village Qvesheti
Public celebration Mtskhetoba was held in Mtskheta on the initiative of the Mtskheta –Mtianti Governor’s Office and Mtskheta Municipality Council. Great number of events were conducted regarding the day. Folk ensembles from Mtskheta and neighboring regions took part in the celebration activities.
After special service conducted in the Svetitskhoveli cathedral visitors moved to the streets where they had an opportunity to watch the events holding there concerning the very day. Celebration activities in the ancient capital of Georgia were underway . . .
Mtskheta hosted the presentation of the project: ”EU assistance to conflict affected people, their integration and development”
On December 3, of the current year ,a new police station was opened in district Tianeti. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has started and operated 70 brand new police stations in different regions of Georgia for the last two years, two of them in Tianeti Municipality-in the districts Sioni and Tianti. Both of them are transparent constructions and are equipped with the latest pieces technology .
20 police officers work in Tianeti brunch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs .
The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Internal Affairs-Ivane Merabishvili, Minister of Sport and . . .
A new police station was opened in district Tianeti
The international workshop was held in 5-6 December in Byblos at the Lebanese American University to discuss cultural heritage and sustainable tourism development issues in the eastern and southern partner countries of the European Union. The representatives of the CIUDAD and EUROMED Heritage IV programmes gathered to share practical experience, to set up new networks and raise funds for the heritage protection.
One of the CIUDAD programme’s project – War Free World Heritage Listed Cities – is being implemented by the . . .
CIUDAD and EUROMED Heritage IV combine their efforts to protect and promote cultural heritage
Presentation party of marinated cottage cheese was held in the village Aragvispiri on Deceber 11, on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Office, non entrepreneurial union “Our Pshavi”and Dusheti and Tianeti Municipal offices.The event was called “The Charity of Pshavian Land”.The main task of the presentation was to popularize local agro tourism infrastructure and local natural product- marinated cottage cheese. There were also presented active and prospective tourist routes of the region, chains of the existing guest houses and natural food product, local traditional food and number of proposals in term of tourism sector. All the said food . . .
Presentation of the marinated cottage-cheese
Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Administration hosted the meeting between the Municipal Offices Heads and representatives of the civil bodies. The event was held on December 15,2012. Co organizer of the occasion was Civil Development Agency(CIDA).
Gathering was aimed at discussing priorities of 2012 budget and relationship between self government bodies and NGOs, the meeting also highlight future prospective of their connection.
Present at meeting were deputy representatives of the Governor, heads of the regional Municipal Offices and . . .
Discussion on 2012 budget priorities was held on the initiative of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Governor’s Administration and Civil Development Agency(CIDA)
A new administrative center was opened in the in Mtskheta Municipality village Dzlisi on December 20,2011.Two storied construction covers a village head office as well as number of civil service departments for the local residents- pensioners, militaries and etc. In addition to the said sections the center includes a medical dispensary, that had been working for years but in poor conditions and couldn’t operate sufficiently due to critically damaged construction.
Village Dzalisi had its old administrative center (formerly called an economy center).The construction was . . .
New Administrative Center started in the village Dzalisi
Company “Socar Georgia Gas” held an opening ceremony concerning the setting a pipeline in the Mtskheta Municipality village Tsinamdzgvriantkari on December 26,2011.
140 customers are planned to be included in the single chain with the new 5 km length pipeline.
18 km length pipeline that will include 590 consumers is under construction. Following villages have already been involved in the project regarding the building of the new pipeline sections: Tserovani, Chardakhi, Dzalisi, Agdgomliantkari and Dzegvi . . .
Pipeline setting is over in the village Tsinamdzgvriantkari
New Year celebration concert was held in Mtskheta on December 31,on the initiative of the Mtskheta Municipality Council. Representatives of the Georgian show business - Rusa Morchiladze, Eter Kakulia, Gvanca Zaqareishvili, group -“Rondo”,Maia Karkarashvili,Sopo Gelovani and Tatia Giorgobiani participated in the concert. The event began at 10 p.m. on the central square of the down town and lasted up to New Year.
The same kind of ceremonies were conducted on January 3,4,5. Participants of the concert were local art groups . . .
New Year Celebration ceremonies were held in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
On January 10 the president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili opened a brand new hospital in Mtskheta. The center was set up in terms of Hospital Sector Development.
The center is built by the insurance company “GPI” and accommodates 25 persons. About 100 skillful physicians are employed there.
Four million was invested in the construction of the building. Consumers are given various number of services-ambulatory, stationary and therapy related. On the very day the president viewed the brand new project of Mtskheta Infrastructural Development . . .
Mikheil Saakashvili opened a brand new hospital and viewed the Mtskheta Development Plan
Some sections in kazbegi Municipality are under the danger of avalanche due to the terrible weather pattern. That’s why the road to Gudauri-Kobi and Stepantsminda –Larsi is closed. Cleaning activities on the very sections are underway for 24 hours.
According to the meteorologists snowy weather will continue up to 21-st of January. From the very day till January 25 it will change to better, but from January 25 the weather will still get worse.
The road to Gudauri –Kobi and Stepantsminda – Larsi is closed