ComCom Extends Broadcasting Licenses of 4 Radio Broadcasters by 10 Years
By decision of the Communications Commission, the radio broadcasting licenses of the following four broadcasters have been extended by 10 years: TV and Radio Company Odishi, TV-Stili, Patriarchate Radio Iveria, and Media Group. All four broadcasters applied for an extension of their license terms. In accordance with the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting, the Commission reviewed the applications and extended the validity of their radio broadcasting licenses for 10 years, until 2036.
ComCom Chairman Meets Representatives of the U.S. Embassy
Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, met with the Economic Attaché of the Embassy of the United States in Georgia, Kristin Rodriguez. The meeting was also attended by ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze and representatives of the Commission. During the meeting, Goga Gulordava and ComCom representatives provided detailed information to Kristin Rodriguez about the Commission’s mandate and the current situation in the sectors under its regulatory scope. During the...
ComCom Chairman Meets the Ambassador of Belarus to Georgia
Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Georgia, Nikolai Rogashchuk. During the introductory meeting, the Ambassador congratulated Mr. Gulordava on his election as Chairman of the Commission and wished him success in his future work. The parties discussed the current environment in Georgia’s telecommunications sector and media landscape. The ComCom Chairman provided detailed...
TV Broadcasters Collected GEL 99.2 Million in Advertising Revenues in 2025
In 2025, the total commercial advertising revenue of television and radio broadcasters increased by 37.4% compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching GEL 106.8 million. For television broadcasters alone, commercial advertising revenue grew by 43%, amounting to GEL 99.2 million. In 2025, the largest share of TV advertising revenues (82.3%) was generated from direct advertising, amounting to GEL 81.7 million. Revenues from product...
UNESCO: Georgia is Among 8 UN Member Countries that Teaches Media Literacy as an Independent Subject
According to a 2025 study by UNESCO, media literacy as an independent school subject is taught only in 8 out of 194 countries worldwide, and Georgia is among them. The study, conducted by UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies Department, is titled “Media and Information Literacy for All: Bridging the Gaps.” It aims to assess the status of media and information literacy (MIL) integration into formal education systems and the...
ComCom Extends the Broadcasting Licenses of Three Radio Stations by 10 Years
The Communications Commission has extended the radio broadcasting licenses of Radio Georgian Times, Radio Holding Fortuna and Kvemo Kartli TV and Radio Company by 10 years. All three companies applied for an extension of their license terms. In accordance with the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting, ComCom extended their licenses until 2036. The license fees amounted to GEL 10,692 for Radio Georgian Times, GEL 2,835 for Radio Holding Fortuna, and GEL 6,885 for Kvemo Kartli TV and Radio Company. The...
ComCom Does not Uphold the Complaint of Radio Tbilisi FM93.5 against Teleimedi
The Communications Commission did not uphold the complaint filed by Broadcasting Company Hereti, operating under the brand name Radio Tbilisi FM93.5, against Teleimedi. The complaint, submitted under Article 52 (paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 12) of the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting, concerned information aired in Teleimedi’s programme “Imedis Kvira.” According to the complainant, Teleimedi disseminated inaccurate, misleading, and reputation-damaging information about Radio Tbilisi...
ComCom, Ministry of Economy and Association of Telecom Operators Hold the 10th Internet Governance Forum
The 10th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was held in Tbilisi, organised by the Communications Commission, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and the Association of Small and Medium Telecom Operators of Georgia. During the opening session, ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze spoke about Georgia’s digital transformation, its positioning as a regional hub, and the importance of international partnerships and enhanced stakeholder engagement in this process. The...
ComCom and ITU Host a Meeting of the Digital Regulation Network Board
The Communications Commission, together with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), hosted a meeting of the Digital Regulation Network (DRN) Board in Georgia. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss strategic tools in the areas of regulatory reform and investment analysis, as well as to share international best practices. The meeting was held in two parts: a high-level capacity-building seminar on the ITU’s strategic tools, and a session of the DRN Board. The event was opened...
ComCom Chairman Meets the ITU Head of the Office for Europe
Chairman of the Communications Commission Goga Gulordava, and ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze held a meeting with the Director of the Office for Europe of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Jaroslaw Ponder, and the Head of the ITU Regulatory and Market Environment Division, Ahmed Elraghy. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between the parties and discuss future joint projects. During the discussion, Goga Gulordava highlighted the importance of sharing best practices and...
