Date of Birth: 11.12.1980 Education: 2005-2006  Europa-Institute, LL.M. Program, Diploma, LL.M (European Law, with specialization in Media Law), Saarbruecken, Germany 1999–2004  Tbilisi State University, Department of International Law and International Relations Diploma in Law Work Experience: 2021 – Present: Communications Commission – Commissioner 2013 – 2021 - Communications Commission – Head of Broadcasting Regulation Department 2016–2017 ...

On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, representatives of the Media Literacy department of the Georgian National Communications Commission conducted interactive trainings on the subject of safe use of the internet in three state schools. The training sessions were attended by 3rd, 4th and 5th grade pupils. The aim of the training was to protect youngsters from dangers in online space and promote safe navigation of the web. The youths were introduced to the online app and board game “Happy ...

During the fourth quarter of 2019, the total advertising revenues of television broadcasters amounted to GEL 22,492,308. Advertising revenues include commercials, sponsorship, product placements, announcements and teleshopping. Television advertising revenues during the fourth quarter of 2020 for each broadcaster were as follows: Teleimedi – GEL9,891,702.51 Rustavi 2 – GEL 5,009,224.00 Georgian Public Broadcaster - GEL 656,171.18 Mtavari Arkhi (Main Channel) - GEL ...

The Media Academy hosted a seminar by international expert on media literacy and digital citizenship, Vitor Tome. Organised by the Georgian National Communications Commission, the seminar revolved around the topic of modern-day challenges and role of media literacy and digital citizenship. Attendees included members of GNCC, the Media Academy, the Ministry of Education and the media. Vitor Tome shared best international examples of media literacy in the fields of education and media with the ...

The Media Academy of the Georgian National Communications Commission hosted another training programme for representatives of ten different media organisations. How to find the main hero and tell their story – playwright Basa Janikashvili spoke to the participants on these and other important topics during the two-day training programme. The event also touched upon key challenges such as dramatic composition of a story and determining the storytelling sequence. How to turn the news into a ...

The Georgian National Communications Commission staged the awards event for the second media literacy competition “Truth or Fiction?” 60 pupils from 9th, 10th and 11th grades took part in the competition, which aims to develop critical thinking, analysis and fact-checking skills. The competent panel selected 3 winners, who received impressive prizes from GNCC. As part of the competition, participants were required to identify fake news in Georgian media space that had not yet been ...

The Georgian National Communications Commission has fined Mtavari Arkhi for broadcasting political advertising outside the election period, issuing the broadcaster with a GEL 2500 fine for breaking the law and failing to comply with GNCC’s ruling. The case concerns political adverts that were shown on Mtavari Arkhi outside the election period. According to the Georgian legislation, broadcasters can only show such adverts during the election period. Broadcasters must ensure that ...

Caucasus Online and Railway Telecom once again failed to comply with GNCC’s instructions, leading to Caucasus Online being issued with a fine of GEL 90,000, while Railway Telecom has been fined GEL 63 930. The case concerns the sale of shares in the aforementioned companies without GNCC’s approval. This was the third time that the Commission instructed the authorised entities to revert their shareholding to the pre-sale status quo, setting a deadline of 22 February. Should the ...

Members of the Georgian National Communications Commission have re-elected Kakha Bekauri as chairman. Mr. Bekauri will chair the Commission for the next three years. He was elected unanimously on 3 February 2020. GNCC members approved the results of the vote at today’s meeting. The Parliament of Georgia elected Kakha Bekauri as a member of GNCC for a six-year term on 11 December. Kakha Bekauri has been a member of GNCC since 2014 and has chaired the Commission since 2017.

The Media Academy of the Georgian National Communications Commission hosted a three-day training programme for 11 journalists on the subject of storytelling on social media. Media representatives worked on creating multimedia products using modern technologies and finding effective ways of placing them on social media platforms. As the media environment is evolving fast, social media is changing every day and new technologies are implemented, it is crucial for media representatives to keep up ...