ComCom Media School Studio Launches a 4-Month Practical Learning Course in Journalism

The Media School Studio of the Communications Commission has completed admissions for the fourth cohort of its practical 4-month course. As a result of the selection process, 12 students will have a unique opportunity to acquire all the necessary knowledge and skills for journalism free of charge, with the support of professional mentors, and to start their careers in the media sector. To ensure the effective delivery of the intensive programme, the Media School Studio is fully equipped with... more

Goga Gulordava: “Every Decision of the Communications Commission is Focused on Consumer Interests”

Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, delivered an opening speech at the 4th International Consumer Protection Week held in Batumi, where he reviewed the key challenges in consumer rights protection, as well as the Commission’s achievements and ongoing projects. “As you know, the main priority and guiding principle for the Communications Commission is the consumer. Therefore, all projects and decisions of the Commission are focused on consumer interests. As the... more

Goga Gulordava: “The Media Must Accept its Share of Responsibility and Follow the Law”

“Due accuracy of facts, fairness, impartiality, and respect for privacy are not only Georgian standards, but universally recognised standards that apply in Europe, including the United Kingdom. I would like to emphasise that in terms of content regulation, our legislation is based precisely on the British model,” Chairman of the Communications Commission Goga Gulordava stated on the air of Imedi TV. According to him, sanctions and punitive mechanisms related to content regulation... more

Goga Gulordava: “Restricting the Media is Permissible Only Under a High Standard of Evidence, which...

“Restricting the freedom of media is permissible only under a high standard of evidence, with exceptional justification and through a special legal procedure. Any such action, regardless of who takes it, must be supported exclusively by clear and irrefutable evidence. Such a decision against two broadcasters, one of whom is among the most popular in the country, cannot be viewed in a positive context. On the contrary, it poses a serious risk to fair competition among TV broadcasters, to... more

Goga Gulordava: “Problems in the Media Contribute to the Polarisation of Society”

According to the Chairman of the Communications Commission Goga Gulordava, the existing state policies guarantee media pluralism and diversity in the country, but significant challenges and problems remain in the media sector that cause particular harm to the viewers and contribute to the growing polarisation in society. He also noted that many international reports reflect these challenges. “Over the years, a number of problems and challenges have accumulated. Unfortunately, today the... more