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Public Service Hall Opens in Gldani
A new branch of the Public Service Hall has officially opened in Gldani, at 81 Omar Khizanishvili Street, as part of a large-scale infrastructure project. The modern facility will provide residents with access to up to 500 public services in a comfortable and user-friendly environment.
The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Justice Paata Salia, Chairman of the Public Service Hall Vakhtang Zhvania, and Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze.
The newly built Public Service Hall covers 3,800 square meters and is fully adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities. Approximately 100 employees will serve the branch, ensuring efficient and high-quality customer service.
The Gldani branch is expected to significantly improve customer flow management, helping to optimize both waiting times and service delivery.
In addition to the central and Gldani branches in Tbilisi, the Public Service Hall also operates in Varketili. Another large-scale project is planned in Didi Digomi, where construction of a new branch will soon begin.
Every day, more than 20,000 customers—both Georgian and foreign citizens—use the services of the Public Service Hall through its 126 branches across the country.
Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections Holds Another Session at the Ministry of Justice
The Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF) convened a session at the Ministry of Justice, the final meeting before the 2025 local elections. During the session, members reviewed and summarized the progress of the pre-election process.
It was highlighted that political parties and candidates were able to conduct campaign meetings and other activities in a free and fair environment. Based on the IATF’s work and media monitoring, no significant violations of electoral legislation by public officials were identified.
The Task Force also heard a report from Giorgi Sharabidze, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), on the measures undertaken by the agency. He noted that ballot printing has been completed and distribution across the regions is underway. According to the CEC, there are 3,513,818 registered voters. On Election Day, 3,061 polling stations will operate, including 2,284 electronic and the remainder traditional, while 10 polling stations will be set up in penitentiary institutions nationwide. Sharabidze also underlined the high level of civic engagement, with citizens checking their names on the electoral roll 600,784 times.
The IATF will reconvene following Election Day, on October 4.
Established under the Election Code, the Task Force is mandated to prevent violations of electoral legislation by public servants, ensure a timely response to potential incidents, and develop appropriate recommendations.
The Task Force is chaired by the Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, and includes senior representatives of various state institutions, ensuring coordinated and effective action.
Citizens may contact the IATF with information falling within its competence via email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or by hotline at (+995) 599 85 00 11.
The Interagency Commission will operate until the official publication of the final election results by the Central Election Commission and will hold sessions once a week.