Transcaucasia

Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Announces 2021 School Crashers Recipients

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Countries, Continents, Caucasus, GEORGIA, Republics, Transcaucasia, Credit union, Cision

b'DULUTH, Ga., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce eight grant recipients of the 2021 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers program.

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  • b'DULUTH, Ga., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce eight grant recipients of the 2021 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers program.
  • Nominations were received from 36 school systems and after a rigorous judging process, eight schools have been slated to receive school improvements over the summer.\n"We are looking forward to serving our communities and strengthening our school systems through the eighth annual School Crashers program," shared Debbie Smith, president and CEO of Georgia United Credit Union.
  • The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union.
  • Visit gucu.org to learn more.\nDebra Burch, Georgia United Credit Union Foundation, 770.476.6409, [email protected]\n'

Remarks by President Charles Michel at the signing ceremony of the Georgia agreement with President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Countries, Continents, Western Asia, Transcaucasia, Caucasus, GEORGIA, Republics

I put on the table five substantive points that needed to be addressed to overcome the challenges.

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  • I put on the table five substantive points that needed to be addressed to overcome the challenges.
  • I appointed my Personal Envoy, Mr Danielsson, who visited Georgia twice and I asked my team to accompany the process.
  • This agreement is the starting point for your work towards consolidating Georgia's democracy and taking Georgia forward on its Euro-Atlantic future.
  • I have the pleasure to announce that I will come to Georgia tomorrow to meet you all to strengthen the ties between Georgia and Europe.

Joint press release following the 6th Association council meeting between the European Union and Georgia

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Continents, Countries, Europe, Russo-Georgian War, Transcaucasia, Caucasus, GEORGIA, Republics, Schengen Area, Travel visa, Occupied territories of Georgia

The European Union and Georgia held the 6th meeting of the Association council on 16 March 2021.

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  • The European Union and Georgia held the 6th meeting of the Association council on 16 March 2021.
  • The Association council took note of the 2021 Association Implementation Report on Georgia and assessed the state of EU-Georgia relations since the last Association council in March 2019.
  • The Association council noted that the elections of 31 October and 21 November 2020 were competitive and that, overall, fundamental freedoms were respected.
  • The Association council strongly regretted the deepening political polarisation in Georgia.
  • The Association council agreed that it was vital for all actors to continue working, in the EU-supported mediation, to find an early resolution to Georgias political crisis.
  • Both sides stressed the need to continue the successful cooperation between the EU and Georgia on strategic communication and countering disinformation.
  • The Association council recalled that a great number of Georgian citizens have benefited from short term visa free travel to Schengen countries in recent years.
  • The Association council further urged the Russian Federation to provide EUMM access to the whole territory of Georgia, in line with its mandate.
  • The Association council also called for access for international humanitarian and human rights mechanisms of relevant international organisations.
  • The Association council stressed the importance of ongoing support to people-to-people contacts and confidence building measures across the divides.
  • In this respect, the Association council recalled its support for the Georgian peace initiative A Step to a Better Future.

President Michel mandates Christian Danielsson to engage as personal envoy, in EU-mediated political dialogue in Georgia

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Countries, Continents, Regions, Caucasus, GEORGIA, Republics, Transcaucasia, Danielsson

Christian Danielsson has been mandated by President Michel, in cooperation with High Representative Borrell, to engage in the EU-backed mediation effort in Georgia, in follow up to the relaunch of the political dialogue during President Michels visit to Tbilisi on 1 March.

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  • Christian Danielsson has been mandated by President Michel, in cooperation with High Representative Borrell, to engage in the EU-backed mediation effort in Georgia, in follow up to the relaunch of the political dialogue during President Michels visit to Tbilisi on 1 March.
  • Mr. Danielsson will mediate the relaunched dialogue among Georgia's political parties, working closely with the Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia, Carl Hartzell, with the aim to overcome the current political tensions in Georgia.
  • Mr. Danielsson will be travelling to Georgia in the coming days to engage with all stakeholders to the process.
  • Background

    Christian Danielsson was formerly Permanent Representative for Sweden before he became Deputy Secretary-General of the European Commission in 2011.

Remarks by President Charles Michel at a press conference with Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in Tbilisi

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Countries, Regions, Transcaucasia, Western Asia, Russo-Georgian War, Georgia (country)–Russia relations, Post-Soviet states, South Ossetia, GEORGIA, Occupied territories of Georgia, International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

The current political crisis and polarisation clearly risk undermining Georgia's hard-won young democracy in this complex region.

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  • The current political crisis and polarisation clearly risk undermining Georgia's hard-won young democracy in this complex region.
  • I have had good and frank discussions with you, Mr. Prime Minister, with the different colleagues and with the leaders of the opposition parties.
  • And the opposition should also step up to the challenges and engage constructively in the interests of Georgia.
  • Today, I also had the opportunity to visit the Administrative Boundary Line with the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia.

The Georgia Experiment Has Failed

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Countries, Continents, Personal finance, Geography of Europe, Credit, Caucasus, GEORGIA, Transcaucasia, Credit history

ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"The Georgia Experiment Has Failed," says Matt Liistro of the Georgia Credit Repair Trade Association 501.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --"The Georgia Experiment Has Failed," says Matt Liistro of the Georgia Credit Repair Trade Association 501.
  • For starters, let's look at the original premise of the law, to protect Georgia consumers from scam credit repair companies.
  • Although the scam companies continue to prey on Georgia consumers to this day; reputable and legitimate credit repair services are not available in Georgia.
  • Georgia has tried the "experiment" of making credit repair illegal in the hopes of protecting Georgian consumers but it has backfired.

Phonexa Matches Donation for Humanitarian Aid in Armenia

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Transcaucasia, Armenia, Caucasus, Republic of Artsakh, Artsakh, Outline of Armenia, Repatriation of Armenians

The donations were given directly to Armenian Fund, the largest humanitarian organization serving the needs of the Republic of Armenia and the Artsakh Republic.

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  • The donations were given directly to Armenian Fund, the largest humanitarian organization serving the needs of the Republic of Armenia and the Artsakh Republic.
  • About Phonexa: Phonexa is an all-in-one lead tracking and distribution platform that empowers marketers to optimize inbound web and call campaigns.
  • For more information, please visit www (dot) Phonexa (dot) com
    About Armenia Fund: Armenia Fund is the largest humanitarian organization serving the needs of the Republic of Armenia and the Artsakh Republic.
  • Our mission is to connect the people of Armenia with the worldwide Armenian Diaspora to create a better homeland for the Armenian nation.

The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) Stands with the Armenians of Artsakh, Condemns Turkey and Azerbaijan's Genocidal Aggression

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Geography of Europe, Subdivisions of Azerbaijan, Transcaucasia, Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Republic of Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenia

Azerbaijan's premeditated and coordinated military assault on Artsakh with the direct support of Turkey has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis that has seen over 100,000 Armenians displaced from their indigenous homeland.

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  • Azerbaijan's premeditated and coordinated military assault on Artsakh with the direct support of Turkey has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis that has seen over 100,000 Armenians displaced from their indigenous homeland.
  • The United States, as a Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, completely abdicated its responsibility to ensure a peaceful negotiated resolution for Artsakh through its disengagement from the region.
  • And when the United States did briefly seek to engage, it did so only to pay lip service to peace by brokering a ceasefire it never intended to enforce.
  • The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region stands with the Armenians of Artsakh, and remains committed to ensuring the survival of the Armenian nation.

Armenian Assembly Surpasses $2 Million Fundraising Goal for Armenia Fund Humanitarian Campaign

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Continents, Geography of Asia, Geography of Europe, Transcaucasia, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Republic of Artsakh, Armenia Fund, Armenia, Artsakh

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Armenian Assembly of America announced that it surpassed its $2 million Humanitarian Campaign fundraising goal to support the Armenia Fund, an aid effort that directly benefits the people of Artsakh and Armenia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Armenian Assembly of America announced that it surpassed its $2 million Humanitarian Campaign fundraising goal to support the Armenia Fund, an aid effort that directly benefits the people of Artsakh and Armenia.
  • "The Armenian Assembly expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all those who contributed to this important humanitarian effort," said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
  • The campaign kicked off with the generous offer by an anonymous Assembly member to match all contributions up to $1 million.
  • "Although this matching opportunity is completed, the Assembly strongly encourages everyone to donate directly to the Armenian Fund," Ardouny added.

Regional Reporter Informs Azerbaijan Has Bombed a Maternity Hospital

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Countries, Continents, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Geography of Europe, Transcaucasia, Armenia–Azerbaijan border, In Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan

According to the Ministry of Defense as well as war correspondents from WarGonzo, one of the bombs was directly fired at the Maternity Hospital of the city.

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  • According to the Ministry of Defense as well as war correspondents from WarGonzo, one of the bombs was directly fired at the Maternity Hospital of the city.
  • Earlier today the city of Barda in Azerbaijan was heavily bombed causing deaths among the civilian population.
  • Azerbaijan accused Armenia of being responsible for the attacks, however, Armenia has officially denied firing at the city.
  • Regional Reporter team with 80 employees are dedicated to providing transparent and unbiased information to its audience on all continents.