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How Realistic are the Promises of the Presidential Candidates to Increase Pensions?
Increasing pensions is one of the main election promises of two presidential candidates – Grigol
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150,000 children are starving in Georgia
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Grigol Vashadze’s statement is TRUE. Resume: In accordance
22/10/2018TrueThe statement is accurate and nothing is missing -
Current expenses will be decreased for the next year. In 2018, current expenses are 23% whilst they will be 22.6% in 2019 and we are going to increase...
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Giorgi Kakauridze’s statement is TRUE. Resume: In
22/10/2018TrueThe statement is accurate and nothing is missing -
I withdrew the Russian troops from Georgia
In 1995, Russia and Georgia signed an agreement to deploy four Russian military bases in Georgia (in Batumi, Gudauta, Akhalkalaki and Vaziani) for 25 ...
17/10/2018Manipulationრიცხვებით და ფაქტებით მანიპულირება-en -
In his term of presidency thus far, Margvelashvili pardoned 3,617 persons. Of these, 82% were convicted for serious or particularly serious crimes
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Rati Ionatamishvili’s statement is a MANIPULATION OF
17/10/2018Manipulationრიცხვებით და ფაქტებით მანიპულირება-en -
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
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Sergo Ratiani’s statement is MOSTLY TRUE. Resume: The
16/10/2018Mostly TrueThe application is accurate, but requires additional information and/or definition -
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....
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Giga Bokeria’s statement is MOSTLY TRUE. Resume: The first
15/10/2018Mostly TrueThe application is accurate, but requires additional information and/or definition -
In my time, the state budget increased tenfold whilst in Ivanishvili’s time, it decreased by 8% in USD
FactCheck concludes that Mikheil Saakashvili’s statement is a LIE. Resume: State budget
13/10/2018LieThe statement is inaccurate and the assertion in it is absurd -
As compared to 2012, budget revenues have increased by 50%. This means that the taxable income of Georgian citizens increased by 50%
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement is MOSTLY FALSE. Resume: In
10/10/2018Mostly FalseIn the statement is the elements of the truth, but the important facts that could have made other impressions -
We had a 5% economic growth last year which is one of the best performances in the region. Estimates are to have a 5.5% economic growth this year
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement is HALF TRUE. Resume: In
08/10/2018Half TrueThe statement is partly accurate, but the details are missing or some of the issues are without context -
The production of cannabis for medical purposes in the world is growing and there will be a cannabis market of USD 25 billion by 2024-2025 according t...
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Ivane Machavariani’s statement is TRUE. Resume: In August
08/10/2018TrueThe statement is accurate and nothing is missing -
Draft Budget of 2019 does not Correspond to the “Small Government” Concept
Resume: It is estimated that the consolidated budget expenses to GDP ratio will be 29.2% by 2020.
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The crime rate has increased by 50%
Verdict: FactCheck leaves Grigol Vashadze’s statement WITHOUT VERDICT. Resume: In accordance
03/10/2018Without verdictThe verification of the application can not be evaluated -
As a result of workplace accidents, the highest number of people – 81 – died in 2010 whilst 168 people were severely injured the same year. In 2014, t...
Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Beno Kashakashvili’s statement is FALSE. Resume: In
02/10/2018FalseThe statement is inaccurate -
The Bank of Georgia and TBC Bank are number one in the world in terms of profitability
Verdict: FactCheck leaves Bidzina Ivanishvili’s statement WITHOUT VERDICT. Resume:
01/10/2018Without verdictThe verification of the application can not be evaluated