ComCom to Organise Media and Information Literacy Week on 24-31 October
The Communications Commission, together with other UN member countries, is set to hold the third annual Media and Information Literacy Week in Georgia on 24-31 October. During the week, various activities and events will take plance in Tbilisi and the regions that are intended for schoolchildren, teachers, parents, students and young people interested in the startup ecosystem. The Communications Commission will bring international media literacy experts to Georgia, including the American media ...
ComCom Holds a Public Lecture at GTU on the Subject of “Media Environment and Media Regulation”
The Communications Commission held a public lecture on the subject of “Media Environment and Media Regulation” at the Georgian Technical University to raise awareness among students about the field of telecommunications. The meeting was chaired by ComCom member Ivane Makharadze, who talked about the current media environment in Georgia. During the lecture, students received information about the country's media policy, the requirements for starting TV and radio broadcasting, the ...
Media Academy Hosts a Seminar for Journalists on the Coverage of Cultural News
The Media Academy of the Communications Commission hosted a seminar for journalists and students of the faculty of journalism, titled “How to Cover Cultural News.” TV presenter Nikoloz Tsulukidze led the seminar and shared his 15 years of experience in the field of media with the participants. The two-day seminar discussed the features of the coverage of cultural news and the knowledge and skills required from journalists who have to work in conditions of high competition. For more ...
ComCom Holds Public Lecture on 5G at Alte University
The Communications Commission held a public lecture on the subject of 5G at Alte University to raise awareness among young people about the field of telecommunications. The public meeting was chaired by the ComCom Head of Technology and Spectrum Department Sandro Karumidze, who summarised the advantages of 5G technology, its distinguishing features from the already implemented technologies, current global trends and the prospects for Georgia in this field. Students also learned about the ...
ComCom Member Ekaterine Imedadze Talks about New Challenges for Regulators at the International...
Communications Commission member Ekaterine Imadedze took part in the international forum for regulators organised by the International Institute of Communications (IIC). Within the framework of the event, a panel discussion was held on the subjects of “Structures and Models of Future Regulators” and “Global Progress.” Chairman of the Council of the Belgian Institute of Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) Michel van Bellinghen, Commissioner of the US Federal ...
ComCom Starts to Hold Informational Meetings in Schools to Integrate Media Literacy into Formal Education
To promote integration of media literacy into formal education, the Communications Commission, with the involvement of the Ministry of Education and Science and UNICEF, has started holding informational meetings in schools in Georgian regions. The first meeting was held at public school N6 in Batumi, where a presentation was held for 40 school principals and representatives of the resource centre on the subject of media literacy and the relevant educational resources. The project to integrate ...
“Media Environment and Media Regulation” – ComCom Holds a Public Lecture for TSU Students
The Communications Commission held a public lecture on the subject of “Media Environment and Media Regulation” with the students of Tbilisi State University in order to raise awareness about the field of telecommunications among young people. The meeting was chaired by Communications Commission member Ivane Makharadze, who provided students with detailed information about the media environment in Georgia. During the lecture, participants discussed the country's media policy, what is ...
ComCom Member Ivane Makharadze Discusses the Media Environment and Telecom Projects with EU Representatives
Communications Commission member Ivane Makharadze assessed the current environment in the media and telecom sector in Georgia during the meeting of the 4th thematic group of the sub-committee on economic and sectoral cooperation of the Georgia-EU Association held in Brussels. The meeting aimed to summarise the results achieved by Georgia with regards to integration into the European Union in the fields such as information society, audio-visual and media sector, science and technology, ...
ComCom Holds Public Lecture for BTU Students on 5G
The Communications Commission held a public lecture on the subject of 5G at the Business and Technology University to raise awareness among young people about the field of telecommunications. The public meeting was chaired by the ComCom Head of Technology and Spectrum Department Sandro Karumidze, who summarised the advantages of 5G technology, its distinguishing features from the already implemented technologies, current global trends and the prospects for Georgia in this field. Students also ...
ComCom Cautions “Cloud Nine” for Providing Services to Illegal Websites
The Communications Commission has issued a written caution to “Cloud Nine” for providing services in violation of the law. Specifically, as a result of the monitoring carried out by ComCom, it was established that the company which receives internet services from “Cloud Nine” is distributing copyright-infringing websites such as adjaranet.to, adjaranet.com and imovies.cc. In June 2023, the Communications Commission informed “Cloud Nine” about the ...