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It should be noted that until now, the group only issued bonus shares to senior management. This time, Oliver Hughes, Bidzina Matsaberidze, Gvantsa Murgvliani and Nikoloz Gvaberidze were added to the list of share recipients. Vakhtang Butskhrikidze received the most shares this year as well.Ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.01 were transferred to managers in the form of deferred shares under the remuneration scheme, which they will be able to redeem gradually over several years according to their contracts.The transaction took place on the London Stock Exchange on March 14.The current value of each ordinary share on the London Stock Exchange is £45.05, accordingly, the value of bonus shares is ≈£8.8 million.

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In the mentioned period, the prices for manufactured products increased by 0.5 percent. Compared to February 2024, the DPPI increased by 3.6 percent. The prices went up for mining and quarrying by 9.8 percent, for manufactured products by 2.5 percent, for electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning by 9.2 percent and the prices for water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation services remained unchanged.The following table shows the DPPI for February 2025, compared to the same month of the previous year, as well as the contributions of subgroups that had a major effect on the index:

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The Office states that “ensuring equality is paramount, and dismissing public servants for openly expressing their civic positions or opinions is unacceptable.”“Since December 2024, the Public Defender’s Office has proactively contacted 41 dismissed individuals, providing detailed information on case procedures and application processes. Notably, some of these individuals plan to take legal action to protect their rights, while others have already approached the Public Defender’s Office.At this stage, the Office is examining eight cases of alleged discrimination in labour relations, affecting a total of 15 individuals.The Public Defender underscores the importance of freedom of expression and highlights that the testimonies and evidence provided by the affected individuals are crucial in resolving these cases. In light of this, employees in public institutions who experience discriminatory treatment due to their opinions are encouraged to contact the Public Defender’s Office,” the statement notes.

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The prices for mining and quarrying increased by 3.9% compared to January 2025, resulting in a 0.24 percentage point contribution to the overall monthly PPI change. In the same period, the prices for manufactured products increased by 0.1%, contributing 0.08 percentage points to the monthly index change. Within the group, a noteworthy price increase was registered for food products (0.8 percent) and rubber and plastic products (2.9 percent).Besides, the prices increased for water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation services by 0.1 percent.The annual PPI rate was mainly affected by price changes for the following products: Mining and quarrying: the prices were 30.1 percent higher, contributing 1.64 percentage points to the overall annual index change. Within the group, the prices were higher for the subgroup of metal ores (36.5 percent); Manufactured products: the prices increased by 4.5 percent, contributing 3.63 percentage points to the overall annual index increase. There was a notable increase in the prices for the following subgroups: beverages (7.9 percent) and basic metals (6.0 percent); Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning: the annual price increase amounted to 6.8 percent, which contributed 0.73 percentage points to the annual index change; Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation services: the annual price increase amounted to 2.5 percent, which contributed 0.06 percentage points to the annual index growth.

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As of the document, in January-February 2025 the share of the top ten trading partners by domestic exports in the total domestic exports of Georgia amounted to 67.7 percent. The top partners were Russia (USD 67.4 million), Türkiye (USD 40.5 million) and China (USD 33.8 million).In January-February 2025 Precious metal ores and concentrates reclaimed the first place in the list of top export items, equaling USD 39.7 million, or 10.2% of total exports. The exports Wine of fresh grapes totaled USD 29.2 million and their share in the total exports amounted to 7.5 percent. The exports of Natural or artificial mineral and aerated waters, not containing sugar, occupied the third place, standing at USD 25.4 million and constituting 6.5% of the total exports.

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In January-February 2025 the share of the top ten trading partners by exports in the total exports of Georgia amounted to 78.7%. The top partners were: Kyrgyzstan (USD 166.6 million), Kazakhstan (USD 100.7 million), Azerbaijan (USD 97.7 million). In January-February 2025 the share of the top ten trading partners by imports in the total imports of Georgia amounted to 75.5 percent. The top partners were: USA (USD 478.3 million), Russia (USD 344.3 million), Türkiye (USD 337.9 million). In January-February 2025 the share of the top ten trading partners in the total external trade turnover of Georgia amounted to 71.9 percent. The top trading partners were USA (USD 486.9 million), Russia (USD 416.2 million) and Türkiye (USD 384.3 million).In January-February 2025 motor cars claimed the first place in the list of top export items, equaling USD 285.2 million with 34.1 percent of total exports. The exports of precious metal ores and concentrates totaled USD 39.7 million and their share in the total exports amounted to 4.7 percent. The exports of spirituous beverages occupied the third place standing at USD 29.4 million and constituting 3.5 percent of the total exports.The top import commodities in January-February 2025 were Paintings, drawings and pastels (executed entirely by hand), whose imports equaled USD 481.1 million (17.6 percent of the total imports). The motor cars followed in the list with USD 326.8 million (12.0 percent of imports). ThePetroleum and petroleum oils were third in the top import commodity list with USD 202.1 million (7.4 percent of imports).

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The Regulatory Sandbox is a framework created by the National Bank to test innovative financial services and/or products in a testing environment, covering the three stages of idea development, prototype demonstration, and real-world testing.As part of the project, "Creditinfo Georgia" offered additional technical solutions for identification during the testing phase, based on the existing and operational service "mycreditinfo." This initiative involves providing an "identity provider" service, offering users a secure and efficient way of innovative identification.As a result of the observations and analysis conducted in the Regulatory Sandbox, the relevant amendment was made to the " Rule of registration, cancellation of registration and regulation of the Credit Information Bureau in the National Bank of Georgia," which was approved by the President of the National Bank of Georgia under Order N193/04. The regulation defines the operating procedures of this service and ensures its compliance with the existing regulatory framework.The Regulatory Sandbox of the National Bank of Georgia welcomes all initiatives for the introduction of innovative processes/products, fostering the development and implementation of innovative technological solutions, creating new opportunities for both interested parties and consumers.

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Exhibition duration: March 22 – May 31, 2025The gallery of TBC Concept’s multifunctional space is pleased to present Kote Sulaberidze’s solo exhibition My Caucasus. The exhibition brings together selected works created by the artist from the 1990s to the present day.The main axis of the exhibition is the idea of ​​the Motherland, which crosses each of the artist's works with direct or indirect references. In today’s context, where Georgia faces numerous challenges, this exhibition is not just a retrospective; it is a dialogue between the past and the present and reflections on the future. My Caucasus showcases works created alongside the first steps of modern Georgia—serving both as a historical review and a response to contemporary challenges.In Kote Sulaberidze’s works, the Motherland is not just a geographical or political space but an emotional and cultural landscape, filled with both real and symbolic details—from the folds of a blanket to the slopes of a mountain. His art simultaneously reflects a dangerous, complex reality and an intimate connection to the Motherland.Kote Sulaberidze (b. 1968) is one of the key figures in contemporary Georgian art. His works emerged in the 1990s, and since then, he has been actively engaged in conceptual painting, book illustration, and video art.The artist has worked on the design and illustration of over 100 books, including Vano and Niko by Erlom Akhvlediani (published in Dutch by Voetnoot, 2003), as well as the Georgian editions of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey (Diogene, 2012) and The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (Diogene, 2011).Kote Sulaberidze actively participates in international projects and exhibitions. His latest solo exhibitions: A Quiet Life (Gallery of Contemporary Art, Karvasla, Tbilisi, 2020); «...Lovely Garden...» (Baia Gallery, Tbilisi, 2023). His works have also been presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art KIASMA (Helsinki, Finland, 2007); Progressive Nostalgia – Centro per L'Arte Contemporanea Luiggi Pecci (Prato, Italy, 2007); Sotheby's Auction House (London, UK, 2013) and the Vienna Fair (Vienna, Austria, 2014).Sulaberidze received his education at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts, and in subsequent years continued his teaching activities at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts and the Free University School of Visual Arts and Design (VA(A)DS).Curated by Sandro Sulaberidze, Mariam Tsikaridze.Image: Kote Sulaberidze, ალაზნის ველი (Alazani Valley), 2025, Cardboard, oil, golden nitro enamel, 25 x 35 cmTBC Concept flagship, Marjanishvili st.7Opening hours:Monday-Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00.

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