The News in Brief
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Bank attacker arrested, hostages released, Ministry of Internal Affairs says
The Director of the Strategic Communications Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Keti Kovziashvili released the information regarding the special operation in Kutaisi:
"The special operation has ended, all the hostages are free, and one person has been arrested."
An armed masked man broke into the Kutaisi "Bank of Georgia" branch on September 20 and took 12 people hostage. He demanded 2 million dollars, a Russian flag, a trailer, and a car. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, an investigation has been launched into the attack on one of the branches of "Bank of Georgia", the act of terrorism, the taking of hostages for terrorist purposes, and the illegal acquisition, storage, and carrying of ammunition.
Quality, equity, and good governance - this is what our education policy is based on, PM Garibashvili says
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, in his speech at the education transformation summit held within the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, said that the government has undertaken to increase the state funding of education to 6% of the gross domestic product by 2030.
According to Irakli Garibashvili, the long-term education policy of the Georgian government is based on three main pillars - quality, equality, and good governance.
"The Government of Georgia plans to redouble its efforts to improve curricula, provide modern and diverse educational resources, and invest in the professional development of teachers and educators.
Because they represent the backbone of our efforts in equipping the next generation with adequate skills and knowledge," said the Prime Minister.
Marina Kaljurand asks opposition to join working groups
"Georgian Dream" should be inclusive, it should listen to all interested parties, civil society, opposition so that they feel that they are being listened to," European Parliamentarian Marina Kaljurand said.
"Opposition, please join the working groups, please participate in the work of the parliament, because you have the mandate of your people and it is your obligation to represent your people in the best way of democracy," said Kaljurand.
He also cited the example of Estonia and noted that the "secret weapon" for Estonia to join the European Union and NATO was the work of politicians together for this purpose.
"Nobody wanted us there, no one was waiting for us there [in the EU and NATO] in the early 90s, but I will say that the "secret weapon" was to unite politicians around one goal and work to achieve this goal. Therefore, I hope that little Estonia can be an inspiration for Georgia in your European and transatlantic cooperation", added the MEP.
Bank attacker arrested, hostages released, Ministry of Internal Affairs says
"The special operation has ended, all the hostages are free, and one person has been arrested."
An armed masked man broke into the Kutaisi "Bank of Georgia" branch on September 20 and took 12 people hostage. He demanded 2 million dollars, a Russian flag, a trailer, and a car. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, an investigation has been launched into the attack on one of the branches of "Bank of Georgia", the act of terrorism, the taking of hostages for terrorist purposes, and the illegal acquisition, storage, and carrying of ammunition.
Quality, equity, and good governance - this is what our education policy is based on, PM Garibashvili says
According to Irakli Garibashvili, the long-term education policy of the Georgian government is based on three main pillars - quality, equality, and good governance.
"The Government of Georgia plans to redouble its efforts to improve curricula, provide modern and diverse educational resources, and invest in the professional development of teachers and educators.
Because they represent the backbone of our efforts in equipping the next generation with adequate skills and knowledge," said the Prime Minister.
Marina Kaljurand asks opposition to join working groups
"Opposition, please join the working groups, please participate in the work of the parliament, because you have the mandate of your people and it is your obligation to represent your people in the best way of democracy," said Kaljurand.
He also cited the example of Estonia and noted that the "secret weapon" for Estonia to join the European Union and NATO was the work of politicians together for this purpose.
"Nobody wanted us there, no one was waiting for us there [in the EU and NATO] in the early 90s, but I will say that the "secret weapon" was to unite politicians around one goal and work to achieve this goal. Therefore, I hope that little Estonia can be an inspiration for Georgia in your European and transatlantic cooperation", added the MEP.