Georgian PM highlights education as cornerstone of national development as schools, universities open doors
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday extended warm congratulations to students, teachers, and parents on the beginning of the new academic year.
"Dear students, respected teachers and parents, I sincerely congratulate you on the start of the academic year. I especially congratulate those who are entering the doors of a school or university for the first time this year, embarking on one of the most responsible and, at the same time, exciting stages of life”, the PM said.
He further noted that education was a continuous process that “leads to the development of critical thinking, the discovery of personal abilities, and, most importantly, the formation of dignified citizens”.
“The main companions of the new generation on this path are teachers and professors. I thank them for their tireless work. I also thank parents and families, whose support and encouragement are a great strength for children. In the face of modern global challenges, quality education remains the cornerstone of our country’s unity, development, and strength. Therefore, supporting education remains a top priority for our government. I wish you all an interesting and successful academic year”, he concluded.
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Traffic restricted on Chovelidze, Zandukeli Streets due to reconstruction works at Rustaveli Avenue
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Traffic has been temporarily restricted on Chovelidze and Zandukeli Streets due to reconstruction work on Rustaveli Avenue.
According to Tbilisi City Hall, from 00:00 on November 5 to 00:00 on November 9, vehicles will be restricted from turning left onto Tamar Chovelidze Street from Merab Kostava Street (from the direction of the “Rustaveli” metro station). Minibuses #408 and 420 will be redirected to Iakob Nikoladze Street and Petre Melikishvili Avenue.
Also, from 00:00 on November 5 for 15 days, traffic wil be restricted towards Brothers Kakabadzes and Mikheil Zandukeli Streets from Mikheil Javakhishvili Street.
During the restriction period, access to Zandukeli Street will be possible by making a turn onto Javakhishvili Street, then proceeding via Merab Kostava Street, Niko Nikoladze Street, and Petre Melikishvili Avenue, in the direction of Tamar Chovelidze Street.