The Communications Commission has imposed a GEL 2,500 fine on TV Pirveli for violating the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting. The Commission monitored the broadcaster's programming between 11 and 13 May, during which it reviewed the 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. editions of the news programme Pirvelebi, identifying several instances in which current public policy issues were presented on the basis of the broadcaster's own opinions or editorial position. Under the principle of impartiality,...

The Communications Commission has concluded the Digital Support Programme in the municipality of Sachkhere. Due to high interest and demand compared to other municipalities, the Commission conducted the most training sessions (116) for the unprecedented number of 1,700 local beneficiaries. The certified trainings were conducted for the local population in the target settlements completely free of charge. The training modules included “Digital Literacy,” “Safe Use of the...

Representative of the Spectrum and Technology Department of the Communications Commission, Giorgi Papava, took part in the 21st European Spectrum Management Conference (ESMC) and the Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Mobile Communications Policy Forum. The events focussed on spectrum policy, regulatory developments, and future strategies for spectrum management and implementation in Europe and beyond. The conference covered a broad range of issues, including: spectrum policy and the proposed...

The Communications Commission has developed a calendar for filling out statistical reporting forms for authorised undertakings in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, which is published on the ComCom website. The new tool will provide all authorised or licensed entities with an additional opportunity to monitor the deadlines for filling out the forms, so that companies can fulfill their obligations under the legislation on time.  In accordance with the Law of Georgia on...

Member of the Communications Commission Ivane Makharadze took part in the 29th Plenary Meeting of the Council of Europe’s Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI). The meeting focussed on reviewing the progress of the Committee’s expert bodies, discussing the future priorities, and addressing various organisational matters. During the event, representatives of CDMSI member states reviewed the achievements and ongoing efforts related to the implementation of...

Within the framework of the Digital Support Programme, the Communications Commission conducted seminars at the Education Resource Center and Jvari College Lakada in Tsalenjikha using new training modules. The trainings were dedicated to the topics “Internet for Employment” and “Artificial Intelligence Literacy,” and were attended by students of grades X-XI, as well as teachers. Beneficiaries were trained in such issues as: familiarisation with innovative AI tools and...

Chairman of the Communications Commission Goga Gulordava joined senior representatives of state institutions in opening the 13th Conference of Electoral Administrations. In his opening remarks, Mr. Gulordava spoke about the role and responsibility of the media in society. He assessed Georgia’s media environment, highlighted the media pluralism achieved through state policy, and addressed the challenges facing today’s information ecosystem.  “Today, the media is one of the...

The Communications Commission has launched the Digital Support Programme in the municipality of Chiatura, holding informational meetings with representatives of the local authorities and mayors in target villages. Participants of the meetings were provided with detailed information about the programme, which promotes the functional and practical use of the internet by the local population, and is open to the residents of the target settlements in the municipality of Chiatura. Trainings will be...

Member of the Communications Commission Ivane Makharadze took part in a conference organised by the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) and the Norwegian media regulator Medietilsynet, titled “Protecting Minors from Online Harm in an Open and Safe Public Space.” Mr. Makharadze also took part in the 75th meeting of the EAO Executive Council. The 75th Executive Council meeting focussed on the approval of EAO’s 2025 activity report and revised budget for 2026, the discussion...

Within the framework of the Digital Support Programme, the Communications Commission conducted trainings for 65 students and up to 20 teachers at the Sachkhere Business and Technology Academy. The beneficiaries were trained through the new modules “Internet for Employment” and “Artificial Intelligence Literacy.” During the four-hour session, they covered topics such as: introduction to innovative AI tools and their effective use; integration of AI in the professional...