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In my time, debt decreased by 50% as compared to Shevardnadze’s time. The Georgian Dream has doubled the debt in six years
In 2003-2012, the GEL denominated absolute figure for the national deb
24/10/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
We had a 5% economic growth last year which is one of the best performances in the region. Estimates are to have a 5.5% economic growth this year
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: In
08/10/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
Since 2012, we have improved our positions in every field, be it media pluralism, human rights or transparency
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Mamuka Bakhtadze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: In
20/09/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
In the last years, we have spent GEL 2 billion on agriculture but growth constitutes only 4.5%
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Zurab Japaridze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: In
17/09/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
The Government of Georgia lent nearly GEL 3 billion of national resources to commercial banks
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Roman Gotsiridze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: In
06/09/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
Budget revenues are at a historic maximum
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Mamuka Bakhtadze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: In the
25/07/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
The number of bank debtors was 110,000 in 2012 and now this figure has reached 250,000. At the same time, more than 600,000 people are dealing with pa...
Verdict: Mikheil Saakashvili’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: Despite numerous attempts at
17/07/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
Current expenses are decreasing and the decrease in the size of the government is a positive trend and will continue
Verdict: Mamuka Bakhtadze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Summary: In 2012-2017, the share of
23/04/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
GEL is one of the most stable currencies in the region
On 5 February 2018, the Minister of Finance of Georgia, Mamuka Bakhtadze, in his interview with
06/03/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
In the last five years, the lives of the poor have become even harder... Every fifth child lives in poverty. Every sixth citizen takes debt to buy foo...
On 1 February 2018, on air on the talk show, Reaktsia, United National Movement member, Nika Melia,
28/02/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
Deficit, caused by profit tax, was balanced by cutting government’s administrative expenses and increasing excise tax rate
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, in his speech before the Parliament of Georgia
05/02/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
Budget was fulfilled in surplus
The Minister of Finance of Georgia, Mamuka Bakhtadze, has spoken about 2017 state budget fulfilment
29/01/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
In accordance with the economic growth forecasts, Georgia will have the best performance in the region in 2017-2022
In his speech before the Parliament of Georgia, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable
20/01/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
Trade with the EU is on the rise, whilst CIS share in trade declines
On 20 December 2017, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated: “Trade with the
15/01/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
The rate of inflation marginally exceeds the targeted figure
The former Minister of Finance, Dimitri Kumsishvili, stated: “The rate of inflation in October is
21/11/2017Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context