In the last five years of the Georgian Dream’s rule, pension has increased twice, by GEL 10 in 2015 and by GEL 20 in 2016. Pension did not increase in 2018 and a GEL 20 increase is envisioned in the 2019 state budget which will not compensate for the rise

Tea Tsulukiani has been noted multiple times for withholding public information and her disrespect shown towards the law is systematic for a long period of time already

In his term of presidency thus far, Margvelashvili pardoned 3,617 persons. Of these, 82% were convicted for serious or particularly serious crimes

Of the 16,000 certified teachers, only 3,522 are able to receive GEL 800. Nearly 12,000 teachers, in effect, cannot receive their own salaries

The institution of the jury trial was restored in 2010 (Georgia had it in 1918-1921), only for homicides in aggravated circumstances in Tbilisi alone. However, there was a plan to expand it… Initially, the Georgian Dream started to apply it for official m

Draft Budget of 2019 does not Correspond to the “Small Government” Concept

State Agencies which Withhold Public Information and Violate Requirements of the Law

Medication Funding Programme: Minimal State Expenses and Minimal Results

Pension Reform: An assurance for a decent retirement or an additional tax burden?

In the secondary education completion exams, schoolchildren struggle the most to surpass the minimum competence level in foreign languages and mathematics

For the past several years, nearly 25% of schoolchildren cannot get education completion diplomas

Fifty percent of Georgia’s population is employed in agriculture which causes poverty

UNICEF: The increase in poverty is perhaps associated with the slowly rising economic growth rate and increased consumer prices

Employment in the public sector is not increasing. Instead, administrative and government expenses have been cut in this sector whilst the employment figure in the private sector is on the rise

Verdict: Archil Talakavadze’s statement is MOSTLY FALSE.

Verification of Bidzina Ivanishvili’s First Public Address after His Return to Politics