GNCC didn’t impose any sanctions against TV company “GDS.” On March 15, 2015, “GDS” aired analytical talk-show “2030,” which has been disrupted by a commercial cut 4 times. In accordance with the Georgian Law “on Broadcasting,” under current law applicable at that time, a program with  duration of more than a half an hour could be cut by commercial three times only. Amendments provided in the Georgian Law “on Broadcasting” ...

At the session held on April 16, GNCC has issued written warnings upon “Orbita 2005” Ltd, “Dani Computers” Ltd and “Goldnet” Ltd. In accordance with the Georgian Law “on Electronic Communications,” pursuant to Article 19, authorized persons are obligated to fill out and submit statistical forms online, also, submit tariff calculation forms and pay regulation fees. Since, all of above-mentioned companies have failed to fulfill their lawful ...

The organization "Coalition for Media Advocacy," has addressed the Chairman of Georgian National Communications Commission Mr. Vakhtang Abashidze with a request to study an advertisement of “MagtiSat” that has been spread through company’s official Facebook page. “The Coalition for Media Advocacy," believes that video represents an advertisement of improper nature and may be misleading for the audience. The Georgian National Communications Commission began the process of ...

On a session held on April 2, GNCC has issued permits to use numbering resources to several telephone service provider companies. “Vig Telecom” Ltd has obtained a permit to use numbering resources in order to ensure sound mobile communication services. The company became an owner of ten thousand numbers in total with the following index: 995 544 00X XXX. The geographical permit zone to use numbering resources consists of the whole Georgian territory. The permit has no limit and ...

Today, on April 1st, TV company “Rustavi 2” has interrupted the broadcasting coverage with a commercial during cabinet meeting of the government of Georgia while Georgian Prime Minister was addressing public live. The news anchor stated: “TV company is forced to insert a commercial cut since it is required by the Georgian Law “on Broadcasting” that came into effect today.”  GNCC emphasizes, amendments that have been made in the Georgian Law “on ...

GNCC is releasing a position of the Chairman of the Commission Mr.Vakhtang Abashidze in regards with IDFI’s publication:  “The way media interpreted a publication made by IDFI, and the way they painted a picture, it feels like in this early spring almonds and nepotism have started to bloom in the GNCC simultaneously, which of course is wrong and unacceptable assumption. Not even a single person on whom the focused was made, happens to be a relative of mine or of other ...

The practice of hiring freelance employees in the Commission has been minimized after the renewal of the Commission members. In accordance with the “Labor Code of Georgia” and “Law of Georgia on Civil Service,” only few agreements were signed in order to perform specific objectives. The Commission shares IDFI’s recommendations, in particular: The rules and regulations in regards with recruitment, promotion and dismissal of GNCC’s staff members should be ...

GNCC has announced a competition in the city of Bolnisi for issuance of private general radio broadcasting license at FM 107.3. “Broadcasting Company Bolneli” Ltd has addressed the Commission with a request to announce a competition. An amount to be paid for radio broadcasting license is defined to sum up to 6 075 GEL. Submission of applications by persons wishing to participate in the contest will be possible up until March 27, 2015, 17:00 pm. The preparatory session is scheduled ...

GNCC has warned “Public Broadcaster” during the session held on March 26. Every Saturday, at 19:00 pm, the “Public Broadcaster” airs a program called “Etaloni” through the 1st channel. On February 14 and 21, 2015, during the program, the sponsorship block was placed where it was indicated that on one hand the program was supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs Patrol Police Department of Georgia, and on the other hand, by the Academy of MIA. In ...

On a session held on March 25, GNCC has extended a license №B78 validity term owned by “Radio Holding Fortuna” Ltd for the next 10 years. The company currently broadcasts under the brand name “Ardaidardo.”   Radio “Ardaidardo” broadcasts in following cities: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kvareli, Gori, Dmanisi, Akhaltsikhe, Kutaisi and Zugdidi. For the use of №B78 private specialized (musical) license for the next 10 years, the company has to make a payment of 49 572 ...