The News in Brief
Tuesday, October 29
By Liza Mchedlidze
Mass Cyberattack was carried on State and Private Structures
A number of the official websites came under the mass cyberattack on Monday, including Presidential Administration, Georgia’s jurisdiction court, local authorities, media outlets, NGO websites and several private structures.
Hackers deleted all the information on President Zourabischvili’s website. The only thing available is former President Saakashvili’s photo with the sentence ‘I’ll be back’.
Up to 2,000 websites are thought to be hacked.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation under article 248 of the criminal code, which implies unauthorized access to a computer system.
According to President’s Press service, cyberattacks often occur on this website, but the IT team is working to solve the issue.
Webster University to implement a number of programs in communications, technologies in Georgia
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Georgia and USA’s Webster University. The memorandum reads that the US University will implement various programs in the fields of communication and technologies to train highly qualified professionals.
To improve and internationalize Georgia’s higher educational system, within the framework of the memorandum, Webster University is planned to be established in Georgia.
The memorandum was signed by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Mikheil Batiashvili and Webster University President Julian Schuster.
National Tourism Administration at JATA Tourism Expo at the Tokyo International Tourism Fair
The National Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia participated in one of the largest exhibitions in the world, the JATA Tourism Expo in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition was attended by 150 countries and regions.
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Adjara, Kutaisi City Hall, and seven other tourism companies and hotels were presented at the exhibition together with the National Tourism Administration.
According to the companies, they were given a chance to introduce Georgia’s tourist destinations to Japanese visitors.
To increase Japanese visitors' knowledge of Georgia, the presentation was held containing all the essential information on the country. Along with the presentation they organized Wine tasting and Churchkhela degustation.
More than 150,000 visitors visited the four-day exhibition in Japan.
The court found none of the 16 persons from June 20 case as victims
In the June 20 protests case, the court found none of the 16 persons as victims. The decision was made by the judge Nino Chakhnashvili of Tbilisi City Court.
GYLA’s lawyer Rezo Adjaradze reported 16 victims, eight journalists, and six civilians and demanded to recognize them as victims after June 20 protests. According to the lawyer, this court was the last chance for these 16 persons to be identified as victims. Adjaradze also notes that the judge ruled aforementioned persons were not harmed by the crime.
The lawyer states that the verdict was ungrounded.
The Prosecutor's Office found 67 policemen and 4 protesters injured in the June 20 case.
Ketevan Tsikhelashvili hosts Abkhaz Language Day event
State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Ketevan Tsikhelashvili hosted the event dedicated to the Abkhaz Language Day. Tsikhelashvili spoke about the historical values and the importance of protection and development of the language, especially while Abkhazia remains occupied by Russia.
“I would like to congratulate everyone on Abkhazian Language Week, which has become a tradition. For us, Abkhazia is the second state language protected by the Constitution of Georgia. The state has a special obligation to protect it, just like the Georgian language. Considering the current state of Abkhazian language and identity in the context of the process of Russification on the occupied territories, it becomes increasingly clear that we need to take special measures to preserve, protect and develop the language.
Here are people who work in various fields and contribute to the development of the Abkhaz language as scholars, teachers, writers, and poets. We also had a guest theater troupe of young spectators who prepared an Abkhaz performance. Its premiere is scheduled for November 8. It is about Georgian-Abkhazian relations. For them, it is a step for artists to reconcile and bring our people together. The message is that we must be united in our efforts to protect our culture and identity, ” said Ketevan Tsikhelashvili.
The minister focused on steps taken by the state to promote the Abkhaz language. Including the State Program on the Abkhaz Language adopted in 2017 aimed at preserving the language.
Mass Cyberattack was carried on State and Private Structures
A number of the official websites came under the mass cyberattack on Monday, including Presidential Administration, Georgia’s jurisdiction court, local authorities, media outlets, NGO websites and several private structures.
Hackers deleted all the information on President Zourabischvili’s website. The only thing available is former President Saakashvili’s photo with the sentence ‘I’ll be back’.
Up to 2,000 websites are thought to be hacked.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation under article 248 of the criminal code, which implies unauthorized access to a computer system.
According to President’s Press service, cyberattacks often occur on this website, but the IT team is working to solve the issue.
Webster University to implement a number of programs in communications, technologies in Georgia
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Georgia and USA’s Webster University. The memorandum reads that the US University will implement various programs in the fields of communication and technologies to train highly qualified professionals.
To improve and internationalize Georgia’s higher educational system, within the framework of the memorandum, Webster University is planned to be established in Georgia.
The memorandum was signed by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Mikheil Batiashvili and Webster University President Julian Schuster.
National Tourism Administration at JATA Tourism Expo at the Tokyo International Tourism Fair
The National Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia participated in one of the largest exhibitions in the world, the JATA Tourism Expo in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition was attended by 150 countries and regions.
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Adjara, Kutaisi City Hall, and seven other tourism companies and hotels were presented at the exhibition together with the National Tourism Administration.
According to the companies, they were given a chance to introduce Georgia’s tourist destinations to Japanese visitors.
To increase Japanese visitors' knowledge of Georgia, the presentation was held containing all the essential information on the country. Along with the presentation they organized Wine tasting and Churchkhela degustation.
More than 150,000 visitors visited the four-day exhibition in Japan.
The court found none of the 16 persons from June 20 case as victims
In the June 20 protests case, the court found none of the 16 persons as victims. The decision was made by the judge Nino Chakhnashvili of Tbilisi City Court.
GYLA’s lawyer Rezo Adjaradze reported 16 victims, eight journalists, and six civilians and demanded to recognize them as victims after June 20 protests. According to the lawyer, this court was the last chance for these 16 persons to be identified as victims. Adjaradze also notes that the judge ruled aforementioned persons were not harmed by the crime.
The lawyer states that the verdict was ungrounded.
The Prosecutor's Office found 67 policemen and 4 protesters injured in the June 20 case.
Ketevan Tsikhelashvili hosts Abkhaz Language Day event
State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Ketevan Tsikhelashvili hosted the event dedicated to the Abkhaz Language Day. Tsikhelashvili spoke about the historical values and the importance of protection and development of the language, especially while Abkhazia remains occupied by Russia.
“I would like to congratulate everyone on Abkhazian Language Week, which has become a tradition. For us, Abkhazia is the second state language protected by the Constitution of Georgia. The state has a special obligation to protect it, just like the Georgian language. Considering the current state of Abkhazian language and identity in the context of the process of Russification on the occupied territories, it becomes increasingly clear that we need to take special measures to preserve, protect and develop the language.
Here are people who work in various fields and contribute to the development of the Abkhaz language as scholars, teachers, writers, and poets. We also had a guest theater troupe of young spectators who prepared an Abkhaz performance. Its premiere is scheduled for November 8. It is about Georgian-Abkhazian relations. For them, it is a step for artists to reconcile and bring our people together. The message is that we must be united in our efforts to protect our culture and identity, ” said Ketevan Tsikhelashvili.
The minister focused on steps taken by the state to promote the Abkhaz language. Including the State Program on the Abkhaz Language adopted in 2017 aimed at preserving the language.