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Facebook removed Russian fake accounts targeting multiple countries including Georgia

The FINANCIAL -- Head of Security Policy Nathaniel Gleicher announced that Facebook removed accounts for violating its policy against foreign or government interference which is coordinated inauthentic behavior on behalf of a foreign or government entity. Nathaniel Gleicher said that this activity originated in Russia and was focused primarily on Syria and Ukraine, and to a lesser extent on ...

New CDC data shows that more than 35% of people in 12 states are obese

The FINANCIAL -- New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with ...

As the demand for digital products increases, how have customers adapted to a new reality and what does the future hold?

Interview with Lasha Tabidze, COO at Beeline Recent times have proven the crucial importance of digitalisation when it comes to operating a successful business in today’s world. The process, ...

Scientists discover what happens in our brains when guessing

The FINANCIAL -- Researchers have identified how cells in our brains work together to join up memories of separate experiences, allowing us to make educated guesses in everyday life. By studying ...

Qantas 7-hour flight to nowhere sold out in 10 minutes while prices were up to $2,765

The FINANCIAL -- More than 130 Australians have bought a ticket to nowhere, with Qantas’ “Great Southern Land” joy flight now one of its fastest-selling flights ever. Passengers have been ...

Roscosmos chief says that Venus is a Russian planet

The FINANCIAL -- This week, researchers announced that they have discovered traces of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus. This is a gas produced almost exclusively on Earth by anaerobic ...

Apple Watch could help people with asthma

The FINANCIAL -- Apple announced Apple Watch Series 6, introducing a revolutionary Blood Oxygen feature that offers users even more insight into their overall wellness. Apple is joining forces with ...

Google Maps' new feature will show COVID19 outbreaks in your area

The FINANCIAL -- Google announced that Google Maps will now highlight coronavirus case counts around the world and how bad outbreaks are in each region. They’re introducing the COVID layer in Maps, ...

Social Distancing Leads to Spikes in Boating Activity

Social distancing has become a top priority in 2020 and as a result many people have taken to the water to do so naturally. The boating industry saw record numbers throughout the summer season; from ...

War on Pornhub

The FINANCIAL -- Pornhub has been partnering with various companies in the recent months, and this time the adult entertainment site has decided to work with the designers from Namilia for the ...

More than 320 000 used condoms washed and resold in Vietanm

The FINANCIAL -- A factory in Vietnam was busted washing and reselling used condoms to pass them off as new, according to police who have seized more than 324,000 used condoms which were being ...

JPMorgan is moving $234 bn of assets from the UK to Germany as a result of Brexit

The FINANCIAL -- JP Morgan Chase & Co is reportedly set to move $234bn (£184bn) assets from the United Kingdom to Germany as a result of Britain’s exit from the European Union. While the type ...

Why I decided to run for the post of the GPB Director General

The principal reason why I decided to run for the post of the GPB Director General is the dire conditions of information security in Georgia, which is of major concern for me being an information ...

Georgia to produce green hydrogen and manage e-waste

The FINANCIAL -- Extended Producer Responsibility in managing electronic waste was discussed on September 21 at an online conference convened by the UNDP and the Government of Sweden in cooperation ...

Leaked FinCEN files show that Georgian banks are involved in suspicious transactions

The FINANCIAL -- On September 20 International Consortium of Investigative Journalist (ICIJ) posted data. According to ICIJ 193 transactions to or from Georgian banks were flagged as potentially ...

CDC states covid-19 guidance on airborne transmission was posted in error

The FINANCIAL -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance to acknowledge the risk that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne respiratory particles ...

External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January - August 2020

National Statistics Office of Georgia published preliminary data of the External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January-August 2020. the external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of ...