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"The decrease in oil prices has caused problems in our region. This influenced Georgia and the exchange rate of GEL as well."
The depreciation of GEL remains among the most serious problems. The exchange rate of GEL with
19/02/2015Mostly FalseIn the statement is the elements of the truth, but the important facts that could have made other impressions -
"Giorgi Kvirikashvili’s plane tickets to New York and Washington cost a total of GEL 18,764… These are first-class tickets."
On 10 December 2014, member of the United National Movement, Irma Nadirashvili, organised a media...
06/02/2015FalseThe statement is inaccurate -
“Visa regulations have significantly hindered the influx of both tourists and labourers from China.”
On 15 January 2015, as a guest on Maestro TV, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development
03/02/2015TrueThe statement is accurate and nothing is missing -
“The ongoing developments in Ukraine and Russia stimulate export from these countries to Georgia more than from Georgia to these countries.”
On 6 December 2014, commersant.ge published an interview with Minister of Economy and Sustainable
22/12/2014FalseThe statement is inaccurate -
“The worsening of Georgia’s rating in the Doing Business study is due to the new research methodology.”
According to the Doing Business study, Georgia has moved from the 8th to the 15th position in 2014
28/11/2014Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
“The export has increased significantly… There was a trend of decreasing export in the last years.”
25/11/2014Mostly FalseIn the statement is the elements of the truth, but the important facts that could have made other impressions -
“The turnover of enterprises per capita is 12 or 13 times higher in Tbilisi than in the regions.”
On 20 October 2014, Minister of Economy of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated on Imedi TV that
19/11/2014Mostly TrueThe application is accurate, but requires additional information and/or definition -
“The export has increased significantly… There was a trend of decreasing export in the last years.”
On 20 October, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, stated on
06/11/2014Mostly FalseIn the statement is the elements of the truth, but the important facts that could have made other impressions -
“We have made a significant progress in different fields of the economy this year: the economy is growing, trade has grown by 12% and we have a notic...
On 30 September 2014, Giorgi Kvirikashvili talked about the positive changes in the economy. He
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Giorgi Kvirikashvili spoke about the positive changes in the agricultural sector.
On 5 July 2014, as a guest on the TV programme, Business Courier, the Minister of Economy and
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“From 1 September 2014 the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union will be enacted. This means that the customs duties wit...
On 26 August 2014, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Giorgi
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“We have the lowest taxes in the region, simplified border procedures, a corruption-free environment and very good public services. None of the countr...
On 24 July 2014, in his interview with the British newspaper, The Guardian, the Minister of Economy
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“The rating of Georgia has improved in the ratings of Moody’s credit rating agency. The agency has changed its assessment from stable to positive.”
A government meeting was held on 26 August 2014. During the meeting, the Minister of Economy and
31/08/2014TrueThe statement is accurate and nothing is missing -
“We have 16% growth in export in the first five months. The export of local, especially agricultural, products is growing.”
On 18 July 2014, at the extra plenary session of the Parliament, Minister of Economy and
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Giorgi Kvirikashvili on the increase in the number of visitors in the country
28/05/2014TrueThe statement is accurate and nothing is missing
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